ISCO Unit Group 3153 Aircraft Pilots And Related Associate Professionals
Definition
Aircraft Pilots And Related Associate Professionals: Aircraft pilots and related associate professionals control the operation of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment, in order to navigate aircraft for transporting passengers, mail and freight and perform related pre-flight and in-flight tasks.
Tasks include -
(a) flying and navigating aircraft in accordance with established control and operating procedures;
(b) preparing and submitting flight plans or examining standard flight plans;
(c) controlling the operation of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and ensuring that all instruments and controls work properly;
(d) applying knowledge of principles and practices of flying in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work;
(e) examining maintenance records and conducting inspections to ensure that aircraft are mechanically sound, maintenance has been performed and that all equipment is operational;
(f) signing necessary certificates and maintaining official records of flight;
(g) obtaining briefings and clearances before flights and maintaining contact with air traffic or flight control during flight.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Aerial crop sprayer
- Flight engineer
- Flying instructor
- Navigator (flight)
- Pilot (aircraft)
Occupations
| Occupation | Title |
|---|---|
| C3153.3 | ISCO Occupation Group 3153.3 Astronaut |
| C3153.2 | ISCO Occupation Group 3153.2 Aircraft Pilot |
| C3153.1 | ISCO Occupation Group 3153.1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer |
