Technical pilot job description

Technical pilot job description

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Job description - Sample 1

• Checking the aircraft prior to takeoff.

• Contacting control towers for takeoff clearance.

• Monitoring engine operation.

• Coordinating flight activities with the ground crew.

• Maintaining flight time and altitude records.

Job description - Sample 2

• Ensuring all information on the route, weather, passengers and aircraft is received;

• Using that information to create a flight plan which details the altitude for the flight, route to be taken and amount of fuel required;

• Ensuring the fuel levels balance safety with economy and supervising the loading and fuelling of the aircraft;

• Ensuring all safety systems are working properly;

• Briefing the cabin crew before the flight and maintaining regular contact throughout the flight;

• Carrying out pre-flight checks on the navigation and operating systems;

• Communicating with air traffic control before take-off and during flight and landing;

• Ensuring noise regulations are followed during take off and landing;

• Understanding and interpreting data from instruments and controls;

• Making regular checks on the aircraft's technical performance and position, on weather conditions and air traffic during flight;

• Communicating with passengers using the public address system;

• Reacting quickly and appropriately to environmental changes and emergencies;

• Updating the aircraft logbook and writing a report at the end of the flight noting any incidents or problems with the aircraft.