315308 - Commercial airline pilot

Flies fixed-wing size and multi-engine aircraft, carries passengers and cargo. Monitors the flight plan, determines the distance between airports, flight time, actual and forecasted weather conditions. Is responsible for safe and efficient transport of passengers and cargo by air, controls the aircraft and navigation, coordinates actions with the aircraft crew and controls all aspects of the process from takeoff to landing.

Main activities

* check the technical condition of the aircraft before the flight;
* plan and implement flight routes and requirements;
* pilot the aircraft and monitor its condition during flights;
* communicate with the control tower, passengers, equipment specialists, and other aviation specialists;
* solve urgent technical or safety issues arising during the flight.

Characteristic competences

* make fast and accurate decisions;
* implement flight routes;
* check the technical condition of the aircraft;
* solve problems;
* cooperate with the crew, air control center.