Aircraft Pilot, Specialised

Aliases: Instructor Pilot, Instructor Flying

Industry/Sector(s): Aerospace and Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Aircraft Pilot, Specialised is expected to perform include:

Flying aircraft for specialised purposes such as testing aircrafts, instructing trainees in flying, dropping supplies, making aerial surveys, spraying pesticides, etc.
Operating controls of aircraft on scheduled routes or chartered flights
Observing gages, meters and other cockpit instruments to control aircraft and detect engine irregularities
Using navigational aids to direct course of aircraft in flight
Training Pilots in operation of particular types of aircraft such as jet aircrafts, single or multiengine aircrafts, helicopters, etc.
Demonstrating and explaining methods of control and operation of aircraft to students or trainees
Flying aircraft or helicopters at low altitude with slow speed over agricultural fields to spray or dust fields with fertilizers or pesticides
Flying aircraft at high altitudes, over hills and dales to drop supplies and make aerial surveys and take aerial photographs

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is a field job
Needs to handle a team
Travelling is a part of this job
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Individuals usually works for 4/5 days a week with flexible working hours. The organization or institution remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Shift system is 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 ³

Preferably, 12^th pass

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
Proficient in preparing the flight report
Well-versed with subjects such as air regulations, aviation meteorology, air navigation and air technical
Knowledge of navigation techniques and flying instruments
Well-versed with the principles of safe flight

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Ability to make quick decisions
Ability to work in a team

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools and colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://stareducare.com/pilot-program.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Movement to other occupations/industries

↑

Aircraft Pilot, Specialised

↑

Co-Pilot

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Trainee

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For new entrants - Rs 40,000 to Rs 45,000 per month
For candidates with experience - Rs 80,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 250 hours of flight experience required

These are basic flying hours and subject to change depending on the airline

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Airlines
Indian Air Force

KEYWORDS

Pilot Aircraft
Instructor Pilot
Instructor Flying
Agriculture Pilot

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3153.0400	Aircraft Pilot, Specialised
ISCO 2008	3153	Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals
NIC 2008	51109; 51201	Other passenger air-transport n.e.c; 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	https://targetstudy.com/professions/commercial-pilot.html
4	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf

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