315302 - Aircraft navigator

Manages the aircraft's course during flight according to a preset plan or instructions from the aircraft's leader. Determines the aircraft's location and manages the flight, recommends course deviations if required by weather conditions. Monitors the readings of flight speed indicators.

Main activities

* determine the aircraft's location and manage the flight in simple, complex and minimal weather conditions;
* use radars, aeronautical maps, celestial observations and other methods;
* analyze meteorological information and actual and forecast maps, assess the impact of meteorological conditions on the aircraft's course;
* provide recommendations for course deviations, considering meteorological information;
* monitor control and measuring devices and adjust during flight.

Characteristic competences

* determine the aircraft's location;
* use radars, aeronautical maps;
* analyze meteorological information;
* provide recommendations for course deviations;
* monitor control and measuring devices.