co-pilot

Co-pilots are responsible for assisting captains by monitoring the flight instruments, handling radio communications, watching for air traffic, and taking over for the pilot as needed. They adhere to the pilot's commands, flight plans, and regulations and procedures of aviation national authorities, companies, and airports.

Alternative Labels

aircraft co-pilot

aircraft first officer

co-pilot

multi-crew pilot

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

analyse work-related written reports apply signalling control procedures apply transportation management concepts balance transportation cargo comply with air traffic control operations create a flight plan deal with challenging work conditions ensure aircraft compliance with regulation ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations ensure ongoing compliance with regulations ensure public safety and security ensure smooth on board operations 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 routine flight operations checks perform take off and landing prepare transportation routes read 3D displays read maps run preventive simulations undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements undertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kg 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 geographic areas visual flight rules

Optional Skills and Competences

apply airport standards and regulations be friendly to passengers carry out navigational calculations communicate with customers respond to changing navigation circumstances tolerate stress write work-related reports

Optional Knowledge

geostationary satellites

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/807a1ac3-4f56-41f3-a68c-d653d558eb0a

Status

released

Occupations

co-pilot

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI