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Will AI replace Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers?
O*NET occupation 53-2011.00
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft, usually on scheduled air carrier routes, for the transport of passengers and cargo. Requires Federal Air Transport certificate and rating for specific aircraft type used. Includes regional, national, and international airline pilots and flight instructors of airline pilots.
O*NET alternate job titles
- Pilot
- Airline Pilot Flight Instructor
- Copilot
- Airline Pilot
- Regional Airline Pilot
- Airline Transport Pilot
- Commercial Airline Pilot
- Facilities Flight Check Pilot
Example core tasks from the O*NET database
- Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
- Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
- Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
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