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Career Guidance Skills working with machinery and specialised equipment S8.9 - operating aircraft S8.9.0 - operating aircraft Operate cockpit control panels
Description
Operates control panels in the cockpit or flight deck according to the needs of the flight. Manage on-board electronic systems to ensure a smooth flight.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 6 occupations
- Optional in 2 occupations
- Total: 8 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Helicopter pilotHelicopter pilots fly helicopters to transport passengers and cargo from one place to another. They plan flights using aeronautical charts and navigation instruments. Before depart…
- Airline transport pilotAirline transport pilots fly large aircrafts with a maximum take-off weight of more than 5700 kilograms, to transport passengers, mail, or freight on long or short-haul flights for…
- Co-pilotCo-pilots assist captains by monitoring the flight instruments, handling radio communications, watching for air traffic, and taking over for the pilot as needed. They adhere to the…
- Private pilotPrivate pilots operate non-commercial airplanes for leisure with a limited amount of seats and engine horsepower. They also provide private transport for people. Duties The duties …
- Flight instructorFlight instructors train both new and experienced pilots seeking to gain licenses or experience in flying new aircraft, and how to properly operate an aircraft according to regulat…
- Second officerSecond officers are responsible for monitoring and controlling various aircraft systems, including fixed-wing and rotary-wing. They work in close coordination with the two pilots d…
Optional for
- Flight test engineerA Flight Test Engineer is responsible for planning, conducting, and analyzing flight tests to evaluate the performance, safety, and reliability of aircraft and their systems. They …
- Vocational teacherVocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practi…
Related skills
- Aircraft flight control systems
- Control panel components
- Common aviation safety regulations
- Perform routine flight operations checks
- Aviation meteorology
- Perform flight manoeuvres
- Operate radio navigation instruments
- Perform take off and landing
- Visual flight rules
- Use different communication channels
- Geographic areas
- Air transport law
- Undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
Last updated on February 18, 2026
