Aircraft Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers

Accompanies pupil on training flights and demonstrates flying techniques.

Handles emergencies, unscheduled traffic and other unanticipated incidents.

Plans flight route, calculate fuel consumption and optimum flying height and obtains information on weather and other conditions, such as cargo distribution.

Gives landing Instructions to pilot and monitors descent.

Directs the movement of aircraft and maintains radio and/or radar or visual contact en-route to its destination, in and out of controlled airspace or into holding areas ready for landing.

Maintains radio contact and discusses weather conditions with air traffic controllers.

Monitors fuel consumption, air pressure, engine performance and other indicators during flight and advises pilot of any factors that affect the navigation or performance of the aircraft.

Directs or undertakes the operation of controls to fly airplanes and helicopters, complying with air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures.

Directs or undertakes checks on engines, instruments, control panels, cargo distribution, fuel supplies, aircraft's stability, response to controls and overall performance.

Studies flight plan and makes any necessary adjustments.