Airline pilot

4 days ago

Hounslow, United Kingdom Bucks Skills Hub Full time

Also known as: Aircraft pilot, co-pilot, first officer, captainWhat you'll doAirline pilots fly passengers and cargo to destinations around the world.Day-to-day taskstake turns to fly the plane or communicate with air traffic controlwork out the best route using weather reports and air traffic control datacreate a flight plan including details of fuel needed and the height you'll need to flycarry out pre-flight checks of instruments, engines, fuel and safety systemsbrief the cabin crewtake instructions from air traffic controlfollow procedures during take off and landing to cut down noise pollutioncheck data during the flight and adjust the route where necessarytell passengers and crew about journey progresswrite reports about in-flight issuesWorking environmentWhere you could workYou could work on an aircraft.Your working environment may be cramped, physically demanding and you may spend nights away from home.UniformYou may need to wear a uniform.Working hours39 to 41 hours per weekWhen you could workSkills you'll needknowledge of mathsthinking and reasoning skillsto be thorough and pay attention to detailthe ability to operate and control equipmentobservation and recording skillspatience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situationsto be able to use a computer and the main software packages competentlyHow to become oneYou can get into this job through:a university coursespecialist courses run by private training organisationsDirect applicationYou may be able to apply directly to the Civil Aviation Authority's MAS program to become a commercial pilot if you have flying experience in the armed forces.You can also train with a private flying school to get your Commercial Pilot's Licence. Courses can take at least 18 months of full-time study. Part-time or modular courses will take longer. The Civil Aviation Authority has details of flight training schools.Career path and progressionYou'll start by training as a co-pilot. When you’ve completed at least 1500 flying hours, you can apply for an ATPL and qualify as an airline captain. This will usually take 3 to 5 years after you get your full ATPL.With experience, you could become a flight training instructor or an operations manager. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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