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Will AI replace Commercial Pilots?
O*NET occupation 53-2012.00
Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots.
O*NET alternate job titles
- Pilot
- Commercial Pilot
- Commercial Charter Pilot
- Commercial Airplane Pilot
- Commercial Helicopter Pilot
- Commercial Pilot Certified Charter Pilot
- Line Pilot
- Test Pilot
Example core tasks from the O*NET database
- Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
- Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.
- Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne.
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