ONET Occupations » 53-5021.03

Pilots, Ship

Command ships to steer them into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, or sounds, or on rivers, lakes, or bays. Must be licensed by U.S. Coast Guard with limitations indicating class and tonnage of vessels for which license is valid and route and waters that may be piloted.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.87)
  2. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.51)
  3. Pay attention to details - Data (4.40)
  4. Control, expedite things - Things (4.38)
  5. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.25)
  6. Use my intuition - Data (4.13)
  7. Use my brain - Data (4.04)
  8. Follow through, get things done - People (4.04)
  9. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.91)
  10. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.91)
  11. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  12. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  13. Listen - People (3.63)
  14. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.59)
  15. Coordinate - People (3.57)
  16. Supervise, manage - People (3.57)
  17. Imagine - Data (3.50)
  18. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.50)
  19. Perceive patterns - Data (3.50)
  20. Speak - People (3.50)
  21. Solve problems - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation and Control (4.38)
  2. Operation Monitoring (4.25)
  3. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  4. Monitoring (3.75)
  5. Active Listening (3.62)
  6. Speaking (3.50)
  7. Complex Problem Solving (3.50)
  1. Spatial Orientation (4.38)
  2. Far Vision (4.25)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.13)
  4. Depth Perception (4.13)
  5. Glare Sensitivity (3.88)
  6. Oral Expression (3.75)
  7. Selective Attention (3.75)
  8. Control Precision (3.75)
  9. Deductive Reasoning (3.63)
  10. Oral Comprehension (3.63)
  11. Response Orientation (3.63)
  12. Visual Color Discrimination (3.63)
  13. Speech Clarity (3.50)
  14. Peripheral Vision (3.50)
  15. Near Vision (3.50)
  16. Time Sharing (3.50)
  17. Visualization (3.50)
  18. Flexibility of Closure (3.50)
  19. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.52)
  2. Leadership (4.51)
  3. Stress Tolerance (4.44)
  4. Attention to Detail (4.40)
  5. Self Control (4.38)
  6. Initiative (4.23)
  7. Cooperation (4.23)
  8. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.12)
  9. Achievement/Effort (4.09)
  10. Persistence (4.04)
  11. Analytical Thinking (4.04)
  12. Integrity (4.03)
  13. Concern for Others (3.91)
  14. Independence (3.70)
  15. Innovation (3.59)
  16. Social Orientation (3.56)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.87)
  2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.23)
  3. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.06)
  4. Getting Information (4.04)
  5. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.85)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.80)
  7. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.76)
  8. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.69)
  9. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.57)
  1. Steer Boat Or Ship (4.87)
  2. Direct Course Or Speed Of Ship (4.87)
  3. Transport Passengers Or Cargo (4.87)
  4. Recognize Reefs, Shoals, Or Other Hazards By Navigation Aids (4.06)
  5. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.06)
  6. Understand Admiralty Law (4.06)
  7. Read Maps (4.04)
  8. Read Navigation Charts (4.04)
  9. Monitor Sonar Or Navigational Aids (3.85)
  10. Use Geographic Positioning System (Gps) (3.69)
  11. Operate Emergency Fire Or Rescue Equipment (3.69)
  12. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (3.69)
  13. Operate Navigation Technology Or Equipment (3.69)
  14. Captain Water Vessels (3.57)
  15. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (3.57)