ONET Occupations » 53-2011.00

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport Pilot certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, National, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.94)
  2. Control, expedite things - Things (4.88)
  3. Operate, drive - Things (4.88)
  4. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.83)
  5. Manipulate - Things (4.75)
  6. Supervise, manage - People (4.64)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (4.51)
  8. Use my intuition - Data (4.50)
  9. Use my brain - Data (4.22)
  10. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (4.15)
  11. Perceive patterns - Data (4.12)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.12)
  13. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (4.00)
  14. Communicate well, in person - People (4.00)
  15. Organize, classify - Data (4.00)
  16. Listen - People (4.00)
  17. Speak - People (3.88)
  18. Solve problems - Data (3.88)
  19. Systematize, prioritize - Data (3.85)
  20. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.82)
  21. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.72)
  22. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.62)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation and Control (4.88)
  2. Operation Monitoring (4.75)
  3. Active Listening (4.00)
  4. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  5. Monitoring (4.00)
  6. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  7. Speaking (3.88)
  8. Complex Problem Solving (3.88)
  9. Judgment and Decision Making (3.88)
  10. Active Learning (3.75)
  11. Time Management (3.75)
  12. Coordination (3.62)
  1. Control Precision (4.75)
  2. Response Orientation (4.62)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.50)
  4. Spatial Orientation (4.25)
  5. Written Comprehension (4.12)
  6. Depth Perception (4.12)
  7. Far Vision (4.12)
  8. Near Vision (4.12)
  9. Reaction Time (4.12)
  10. Rate Control (4.12)
  11. Multilimb Coordination (4.12)
  12. Inductive Reasoning (4.12)
  13. Flexibility of Closure (4.12)
  14. Arm-Hand Steadiness (4.00)
  15. Oral Expression (4.00)
  16. Deductive Reasoning (4.00)
  17. Information Ordering (4.00)
  18. Perceptual Speed (4.00)
  19. Selective Attention (4.00)
  20. Time Sharing (3.88)
  21. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  22. Hearing Sensitivity (3.75)
  23. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  24. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  25. Manual Dexterity (3.62)
  26. Visual Color Discrimination (3.62)
  27. Peripheral Vision (3.62)
  28. Night Vision (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.94)
  2. Dependability (4.85)
  3. Leadership (4.83)
  4. Stress Tolerance (4.81)
  5. Self Control (4.65)
  6. Achievement/Effort (4.59)
  7. Persistence (4.51)
  8. Integrity (4.43)
  9. Cooperation (4.28)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.24)
  11. Analytical Thinking (4.22)
  12. Initiative (4.17)
  13. Social Orientation (3.82)
  14. Concern for Others (3.72)
  15. Independence (3.57)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.87)
  2. Getting Information (4.76)
  3. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.76)
  4. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.64)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.64)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.61)
  7. Processing Information (4.48)
  8. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.46)
  9. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.37)
  10. Analyzing Data or Information (4.29)
  11. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.15)
  12. Interacting With Computers (3.86)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.85)
  14. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.81)
  15. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.58)
  16. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.54)
  1. Pilot Aircraft (4.87)
  2. Transport Passengers Or Cargo (4.87)
  3. Flight Test New Or Altered Aircraft (4.87)
  4. Operate Helicopters (4.87)
  5. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (4.76)
  6. Operate Navigation Technology Or Equipment (4.76)
  7. Read Maps (4.76)
  8. Review Flight Data Prior To Flight (4.76)
  9. Read Navigation Charts (4.76)
  10. Respond To In-Flight Data (4.64)
  11. Make Decisions (4.64)
  12. Monitor Aircraft Operation To Detect Problems (4.64)
  13. Sustain Attention In Air Traffic Emergencies (4.64)
  14. Understand English For Aviation Communications (4.61)
  15. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.61)
  16. Conduct Preflight Or In-Flight Tests Or Checks Of Aircraft Equipment (4.46)
  17. Adhere To Government Aviation Regulations (4.37)
  18. Perform Safety Inspections In Transportation Setting (4.37)
  19. Use Knowledge Of Geographic Coordinates (4.15)
  20. Use Local Or Regional Geographical Knowledge To Transportation (4.15)
  21. Use Visual Flight Procedures (4.15)
  22. Use Aircraft Safety Regulations (4.15)
  23. Follow Aviation Emergency Procedures (4.15)
  24. Use Established Traffic Or Transportation Procedures (4.15)
  25. Plan Flight Patterns (3.85)