Airplane Pilot, Commercial
Overall rating: (N/A)
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Pilots airplane 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. Ordres changes in
fuel supply, load, route, or schedule to ensure safety of
flight. Reads gagues to verify that oil, hydraulic fluid, fuel
quantities, and cabin pressure are at prescribed levels prior to
starting engines. Starts engines and taxies airplnae to runway.
Sets brakes, and aceclerates engines to verify operational
readiness of components, such as superchargers,
carburetor-heaters, and controls. Contacts control tower by
radio to obtain takeoff clearance and instructinos.
Releases
brakes and mvoes throttles and hand and foot controls to take
off and control airplane in flight. Pilots airplane to
destination adhering to flight plan and regulations and
procedures of federal government, company, and airport.
Logs
information, such as time in flight, altitude flown, and fuel
cnosumed.
Must hold commercial pilot's certificate isused by
Federal 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
Corporate 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
loaction 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
second in command.
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Airplane Pilot, Commercial
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