ONET Occupations » 53-2012.00

Commercial Pilots

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-winged aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.80)
  2. Operate, drive - Things (4.77)
  3. Use my brain - Data (4.52)
  4. Control, expedite things - Things (4.50)
  5. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.35)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (4.31)
  7. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.25)
  8. Manipulate - Things (4.25)
  9. Supervise, manage - People (4.15)
  10. Use my intuition - Data (4.13)
  11. Listen - People (4.13)
  12. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (4.11)
  13. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.05)
  14. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.05)
  15. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  16. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  17. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  18. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.63)
  19. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  20. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.50)
  21. Speak - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation and Control (4.50)
  2. Operation Monitoring (4.12)
  3. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  4. Active Listening (3.88)
  5. Judgment and Decision Making (3.75)
  6. Monitoring (3.62)
  7. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  8. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  9. Speaking (3.50)
  10. Active Learning (3.50)
  1. Near Vision (4.25)
  2. Control Precision (4.25)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.13)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (4.13)
  5. Far Vision (4.00)
  6. Response Orientation (4.00)
  7. Depth Perception (4.00)
  8. Multilimb Coordination (3.88)
  9. Oral Expression (3.88)
  10. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  11. Information Ordering (3.75)
  12. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  13. Selective Attention (3.63)
  14. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  15. Manual Dexterity (3.63)
  16. Reaction Time (3.63)
  17. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  18. Rate Control (3.50)
  19. Perceptual Speed (3.50)
  20. Written Expression (3.50)
  21. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.98)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.80)
  3. Self Control (4.66)
  4. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.65)
  5. Stress Tolerance (4.57)
  6. Analytical Thinking (4.52)
  7. Integrity (4.39)
  8. Leadership (4.35)
  9. Cooperation (4.32)
  10. Persistence (4.31)
  11. Initiative (4.27)
  12. Achievement/Effort (4.13)
  13. Concern for Others (4.05)
  14. Independence (3.75)
  15. Social Orientation (3.50)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.77)
  2. Getting Information (4.49)
  3. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.21)
  4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.17)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.15)
  6. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.15)
  7. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.13)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.11)
  9. Processing Information (4.08)
  10. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.79)
  11. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.73)
  12. Documenting/Recording Information (3.65)
  13. Analyzing Data or Information (3.53)
  1. Operate Helicopters (4.77)
  2. Pilot Aircraft (4.77)
  3. Transport Passengers Or Cargo (4.77)
  4. Flight Test New Or Altered Aircraft (4.77)
  5. Read Maps (4.49)
  6. Review Flight Data Prior To Flight (4.49)
  7. Read Navigation Charts (4.49)
  8. Sustain Attention In Air Traffic Emergencies (4.21)
  9. Monitor Aircraft Operation To Detect Problems (4.21)
  10. Conduct Preflight Or In-Flight Tests Or Checks Of Aircraft Equipment (4.17)
  11. Operate Navigation Technology Or Equipment (4.15)
  12. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (4.15)
  13. Respond To In-Flight Data (4.15)
  14. Make Decisions (4.15)
  15. Adhere To Government Aviation Regulations (4.13)
  16. Perform Safety Inspections In Transportation Setting (4.13)
  17. Use Knowledge Of Geographic Coordinates (4.11)
  18. Use Local Or Regional Geographical Knowledge To Transportation (4.11)
  19. Use Visual Flight Procedures (4.11)
  20. Use Aircraft Safety Regulations (4.11)
  21. Follow Aviation Emergency Procedures (4.11)
  22. Use Established Traffic Or Transportation Procedures (4.11)
  23. Understand English For Aviation Communications (3.79)
  24. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.79)
  25. Maintain Flight Records Or Logs (3.65)