Pilot, General

Aliases: Aeroplane Pilot, General; Transport Pilot; Corporate Pilot; Airline Pilot

Industry/Sector(s): Aerospace and Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Pilot, General is expected to perform include:

Flying aircraft to transport passengers, mail or freight for other or commercial purposes
Reviewing flight paper to ascertain factors such as load weight, fuel supply, weather conditions, flight route, schedule, etc.
Ordering changes in fuel supply, load, route or schedule to ensure safety of flight
Reading gauges to verify that oil, hydraulic fluid, fuel quantities and cabin pressure are at prescribed level prior to starting engines
Starting engines and taxies aeroplane to runway
Setting brakes and accelerating engines to verify operational readiness of components, such as super charges, carburettor-heaters and controls
Contacting control tower by radio to obtain take-off clearance and instructions
Releasing brakes and moving throttles and hand and foot controls to take-off and control aeroplane in flight
Directing aeroplane to destination adhering to flight plan and regulations and procedures
Recording information such as time in flight, altitude flown and fuel consumed
Instructing students or pilots in the operation of aircraft

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need to handle a team of Air Hostess/Flight Steward, Co-Pilots
Travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Individual usually works for 4/5 days a week with flexible working hours. The organization remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, 12^th with valid Airline Transport Pilot’s license

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of flying aircrafts of all sizes, transporting passengers and cargo across the state and around the world
Proficient in examining the airplane’s control equipment
Well-versed in determining the weather and flight conditions
Knowledge of checking the landing gear and requesting clearance to land from the air traffic controllers
Well-versed with subjects such as air regulations, aviation meteorology, air navigation and air technical
Proficient in preparing flight report
Knowledge of navigation techniques and flying instruments
Well-versed with the principles of safe flight

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Able to work under high pressure
Good communication skills
Problem-solving skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Indian Aviation Academy
http://www.iaa.edu.in/
Government Aviation Training Institute
http://www.flywithgati.com/
Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics
http://www.igiaindia.in/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://dgca.nic.in/schedules/section-m.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Trainee → Co-Pilot → Pilot, General → Chief Pilot, Aircraft

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁵

For candidates with experience - Rs 1,00,000 to Rs 2,00,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁵

Generally, 1-4 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{6, 7}

Airlines across India

KEYWORDS

Corporate Pilot
Transport Pilot
Aeroplane Pilot General
Aeroplane Captain
Aeroplane First Officer
Aeroplane Co-Pilot

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3153.0300	Pilot, General
ISCO 2008	3153	Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals
NIC 2008	51101; 51201	Passenger airways; Freight air transport services
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 3
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf
4	http://dgca.nic.in/schedules/section-a.pdf
5	http://www.naukrihub.com/salary-in-india/pilot.html
6	http://www.aai.aero/employment_news/PilotCoPilotAdvertisement.pdf
7	http://www.aai.aero/employment_news/PilotAdvertisment_29jan13.pdf

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