315304 - Helicopter pilot

Operates helicopters carrying passengers, mail and cargo. Transports passengers and cargo, rescues injured people during natural disasters, performs unusual tasks.

Main activities

* plan and organize flights, considering weather conditions, route and possible obstacle detection;
* operate the aircraft and its passengers during flight, considering changing weather conditions, airspace control and navigation;
* comply with safety requirements and protocols, pre-flight check, use of signaling systems and hazard management;
* cooperate with the airport control tower and passengers, timely solve problems arising during the flight;
* perform aircraft maintenance, evaluate and fix malfunctions, perform technical diagnostics and inspection, maintain technical documentation and communicate with specialists if repair or other technical work is needed.

Characteristic competences

* operate the aircraft;
* consider changing weather conditions;
* respond to adverse situations;
* cooperate with other aircraft staff members;
* comply with rules and safety protocols.