helicopter pilot

Helicopter pilots fly helicopters in order to transport passengers and cargo from one place to another. They plan flights using aeronautical charts and navigation instruments. Prior to departure, they inspect helicopters following checklists to detect leaking hydraulic fluid, inoperative control, low fuel level, or other unsafe conditions.

Alternative Labels

airline helicopter transport pilot

commercial helicopter pilot

helicopter operator

helicopter pilot

pilot of helicopters

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

address aircraft mechanical issues apply signalling control procedures comply with air traffic control operations comply with checklists ensure aircraft compliance with regulation ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations ensure ongoing compliance with regulations follow verbal instructions handle stressful situations have spatial awareness implement airside safety procedures inspect aircraft interpret visual literacy operate cockpit control panels operate radar equipment operate radio equipment operate radio navigation instruments operate two-way radio systems perform flight manoeuvres perform risk analysis perform routine flight operations checks perform take off and landing read 3D displays read maps respond to changing navigation circumstances undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements undertake procedures to meet helicopter flight requirements use different communication channels use meteorological information

Essential Knowledge

air traffic control operations air transport law aircraft flight control systems airport planning aviation meteorology civil aviation regulations common aviation safety regulations freight transport methods geographic areas visual flight rules

Optional Skills and Competences

act reliably carry out navigational calculations create a flight plan have computer literacy

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/476420bb-2577-4f79-ad32-186f19c4fd02

Status

released

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