Chief Navigator, Aircraft

Aliases: Chief Flight Navigator, Chief Air Navigator

Industry/Sector(s): Aerospace and Aviation

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Chief Navigator, Aircraft is expected to perform include:

Controlling and supervising work of Check Navigator
Advising management on feasibility of undertaking flights on new routes
Checking logbook maintained by Navigator
Examining reports compiled by Check Navigator on work performance and efficiency of Navigator

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is mostly a desk job
Need to handle a team of Check Navigators
Local travelling may be a part of this job
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Individual usually works for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. The organization or institution 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 ³

Preferably, graduate degree

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in studying work difficulties experienced by Navigators and suggesting remedial measures
Adept at advising management on condition of terrain when considering flights over new routes
Proficient in analysing reports compiled by Check Navigator on work performance and efficiency of Navigator
Knowledge of latest advances in navigational equipment
Proficient in maintaining navigational charts and maps
Well-versed with making recommendations regarding purchase and installation of latest navigational equipment
Adept in checking work of Check Navigator and Navigator by surprise visits

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Hard-working
Good communication skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

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

https://targetstudy.com/courses/engineering/

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ⁴

Movement to other occupations/industries

↑

Chief Navigator, Aircraft

↑

Check Navigator

↑

Navigator

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience - Rs 90,000 to Rs 3,00,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 3500 hours of flying experience required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Airlines
Indian defence services (Air Force and Navy)

KEYWORDS

Flight Navigator
Air Navigator
Chief Pilot

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3153.0600	Chief Navigator, Aircraft
ISCO 2008	3153	Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals
NIC 2008	52231	Activities related to air transport of passengers, animals or freight
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://www.naukrihub.com/salary-in-india/pilot.html
4	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-3.pdf

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