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What’s it like to be a Pilot?
Pilots fly various types of aircraft, including light planes, helicopters or
airline aircraft, depending on the aircraft type they are approved to fly.
They may transport passengers, mail and freight within Australia,
internationally on scheduled airline and unscheduled charter services, or
provide other aviation services as required.
Pilots’ duties vary according to the size and nature of the company they work
for.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Pilot earn an average of $2426 per week. The [average
annual salary for this job is $126152 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- good eyesight (may be corrected)
- able to make accurate judgments quickly and remain calm in an emergency
- able to use information from various sources and make decisions
- able to speak, write and understand English.
This job also involves:
Driving
Driving or piloting a powered vehicle on road, rail, water or in the air is an
essential or usual requirement of these jobs. Vehicles include cars, buses,
aeroplanes, trucks, forklifts, ships, boats, etc.
Full use of hands/fingers
Use of precision or semi-precision tools or instruments or deft hand movements
are required for these occupations. Included are jobs where poor co-ordination
or incomplete use of hands or fingers may make tasks dangerous or difficult to
undertake.
Good vision for detail
These jobs require you to be able to see clearly to examine items close-up. It
covers jobs where poor vision e.g. tunnel vision, could make the work place
unsafe or the job difficult to undertake, e.g. draftsperson working with
detailed drawings; checkout operator reading dockets; work requiring good
hand-eye co-ordination for working with precision or semi-precision tools.
Mainly indoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day indoors, in an office, factory or other enclosed
area protected from the weather.
Noisy environment
These jobs are generally performed in a noisy environment, where a hearing
impairment may make the task dangerous or difficult to perform.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
Sitting for long periods
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs are usually performed sitting
down at a desk, counter, workbench or other location for periods of at least
two hours at a stretch.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Para Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of secondary education and/or
completion of some further study of a vocational nature, such as a Diploma or
an Advanced Diploma.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Computing Studies
School subjects that include some aspect of COMPUTING STUDIES provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a computer studies-related subject is
a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Geography
School subjects that include some aspect of geography provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a geography-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Physics
School subjects that include some aspect of PHYSICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a physics-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Pilot
Pilots may perform the following tasks:
- prepare flight plans based on weather forecasts and operational information
- make sure aircraft are properly loaded for a safe and efficient flight
- check fuel requirements and fuel quantities prior to flight
- check on the maintenance status of aircraft prior to flight
- conduct checks of flight controls, instruments and aircraft engines
- fly aircraft according to established operating and safety procedures under a range of flight conditions, including extreme weather and emergency situations
- make sure that passengers are correctly informed of emergency procedures, and maintain care of passengers
- provide passengers with information and weather details
- take bookings, load aircraft and generally assist in the promotion and running of the company.
Specialisations
Airline Pilot
An airline pilot holds particular certificates that allow for command of a
multi-crew airline aircraft to transport passengers and cargo. They can also
carry out all the roles of a Commercial Pilot for their appropriate licence
status.
Helicopter Pilot
A helicopter pilot flies helicopters for various purposes ranging from joy
rides to emergency rescue operations. With additional licences and experience,
opportunities exist to fly larger twin-engine helicopters, which are commonly
used in offshore mining operations.
Military Pilot
A military pilot is trained to operate a variety of combat and support
aircraft. For more information on military pilots and defence force careers,
see the separate entries for Air Force Officer, Army Officer and Navy Officer.
Commercial Pilot
A commercial pilot flies in command of single pilot aircraft carrying out
charter, flying instruction and other types of aerial work, such as surveys
and coastal aerial surveillance in the general aviation (light aircraft)
sector of the industry. They can also act as the co-pilot of large airline
aircraft if they hold both co-pilot endorsement and an instrument rating.
Flying Instructor
A flying instructor teaches others so they may obtain a pilot licence, from
private through to commercial levels.
Agricultural Pilot
An agricultural pilot uses planes for crop dusting and other agricultural
work, flying at low levels in rural communities.
Aeromedical Pilot
An aeromedical pilot works for organisations such as the Royal Flying Doctor
Service or search and rescue helicopter services. They may have some type of
medical or rescue training but this is not a requirement.