understand and interpret data from instruments and controls.ensure noise regulations are followed during take-off and landing.communicate with air traffic control before take-off and during flight and landing.carry out pre-flight checks on the navigation and aircraft systems, as well as a physical 'walk-around' check to inspect the exterior of the aircraft.brief the cabin crew before the flight and maintain regular contact throughout the flight.make sure all safety systems are working properly.confirm with the refuellers how much fuel you’re taking for the flight.use the flight plan to input your route into the flight management computer (FMC).make a decision on whether to carry any additional fuel based on the weather information received from flight planning.check the flight plan you've received from the flight planning department to make sure all information is in order, including the route, weather and passenger numbers and ensure aircraft weights are all within limits.In some airlines you may enter at an apprentice level before then becoming a second officer. Pilots typically start out as a second officer, progressing on to first officer, senior first officer and then captain. You have to pass stringent training courses, followed by recurrent training every six months, in order to maintain the relevant licence required for the job. You'll face heavy responsibility and personal commitment.

However, the captain has overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft and the safety of crew and passengers. The captain and first officer work as a team, with communication and cooperation being a major factor of flight safety.

In some instances, such as long-haul flights, there may be three or four pilots on board so that each can take the necessary breaks from flying to adhere to strict flight time limitations set by aviation bodies such as EASA and the CAA. Pilots usually take turns to fly the plane to avoid fatigue, with one operating the controls (known as Pilot Flying), while the other monitors the Pilot Flying for safety reasons (known as Pilot Monitoring) and speaks to air traffic control and completes the paperwork. The aircraft is typically operated by two pilots one will be the captain who is the pilot in command, while the other will be the supporting first officer. Pilot training is expensive and highly competitive but the role of a pilot is rewarding with great salary prospectsĪs an airline pilot, you'll fly passengers or cargo on long or short-haul flights for leisure, business or commercial purposes.

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