What does a Pilot do?
- Before the flight, checks the route, weather and aircraft
- Runs start-up, takeoff and landing by the checklist
- Monitors instruments and communications throughout the flight
- In an abnormal situation, makes the command decision
Which skills do you need?
Flight proceduresNavigationTechnical literacySustained attentionComposureCrew communicationResponsibility
How to become a Pilot?
- 1Flight school: theory and logged flight hours
- 2Licences and ratings: PPL → CPL and type training
- 3Junior pilot: starting as a first officer
What is the work environment like?
The cockpit and the airport: shift schedule, travel and time zones. High responsibility, strict medical and procedural requirements.