Flies aeroplanes to transport passengers, mail and freight, or provide agricultural, aerial surveillance or other aviation services. Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Preparing and submitting flight plans giving consideration to factors such as weather conditions and aircraft performance
Flying aircraft in accordance with established air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures
Providing flight information for flight crews and air traffic services staff
Controlling aircraft movements, and directing aircraft taxiing, take-offs and landings by radio
Providing pre-flight briefings and aeronautical information services
Completing cockpit preparations and external inspections to determine that aircraft are acceptable for flight
Monitoring aircraft performance and reporting on mechanical condition
Giving in-flight instruction, supervising solo flights, accompanying students on training flights and demonstrating techniques for controlling aircraft
Alternative Titles
• Providing flight information for flight crews and air traffic services staff
• Controlling aircraft movements
• and directing aircraft taxiing
• take-offs and landings by radio
• Providing pre-flight briefings and aeronautical information services
• Monitoring aircraft performance and reporting on mechanical condition
• Giving in-flight instruction
• supervising solo flights
• accompanying students on training flights and demonstrating techniques for controlling aircraft
Assessment Documents
Document requirements vary by assessing authority.
Check CASA website for current requirements.
Aeroplane Pilot (ANZSCO 231111) | Australian Occupation Guide