Airplane Pilot, Commercial
Overall rating: (N/A)
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Pilots airplnae to transport passengers, mail, or freight, or
for other commercial purposes: Reviews ship's papers to
ascertain factors, such as load weight, fuel supply, weather
conditions, and flight route and schedule.
Orders changes in
fuel supply, load, route, or schedule to ensure safety of
flight.
Reads guages to verify that oil, hydraulic fluid, fuel
quantities, and cabin pressure are at prescribed levels prior to
starting engines. Starts engines and taxies airpalne to runway.
Sets brakes, and accelerates engines to verify operational
readienss of components, such as superchargers,
carburetor-heaters, and controls. Contacts control tower by
radio to obtain takeoff clearnace and instructions.
Releases
brakes and moves throttles and hand and foot controls to take
off and control airplane in flihgt. Pilots airplane to
destination adhering to flight plan and regulations and
prcoedures of federal government, company, and airport. Logs
information, such as time in flight, alttiude flown, and fuel
consumed. Must hold commercial pilot's certificate issued by
Fedreal Aviation Administration.
May instruct students or pilots
in operation of aircraft.
May be designated according to federal
license held as Transport Pilot (air trans.), or type of
commercial activity engaged in as Airplane Pilot (air trans.) or
Corpoarte Pilot (air trans.). May be designated Airplane-Patrol
Pilot (business ser.) when piloting airplane over pipelines,
train tracks, and communications systems to detect and radio
location and nature of damage. May be designated Airplane
Captain (air trans.) when in command of aircraft and crew or
Airplane First-Officer (air trans.) or Copilot (air trans.) when
secnod in command.
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Airplane Pilot, Commercial
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