private pilot
Code
3153.2.5
Description
Private pilots operate non-commercial airplanes for leisure with a limited amount of seats and engine horsepower. They also provide private transport for people.
Alternative label
light aircraft pilot
air-taxi pilot
private aeroplane captain
light aircraft charter pilot
charter pilot
corporate pilot
air taxi pilot
private airplane pilot
light air craft charter pilot
private airplane captain
pilot of private aeroplanes
pilot of private aircraft
private aircraft captain
pilot of light aircraft
pilot of light air-craft
private aeroplane pilot
non commercial flights pilot
Regulatory aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database: http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en
Hierarchy
Essential skills and competences
- apply airport standards and regulations
- apply signalling control procedures
- comply with air traffic control operations
- ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
- ensure efficient communication in air traffic services
- ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
- follow airport safety procedures
- have spatial awareness
- identify airport safety hazards
- implement airside safety procedures
- operate cockpit control panels
- operate radar equipment
- operate radio equipment
- operate radio navigation instruments
- operate two-way radio systems
- perform flight manoeuvres
- perform risk analysis
- perform routine flight operations checks
- perform take off and landing
- read 3D displays
- read maps
- undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
- use different communication channels
Essential Knowledge
- air traffic control operations
- air transport law
- aircraft flight control systems
- aviation meteorology
- civil aviation regulations
- common aviation safety regulations
- geographic areas
- pre-flight procedures for IFR flights
- visual flight rules
Optional skills and competences
Status
released
Concept URI
http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8a42240b-2b5c-4f6f-8787-f0547fbc46c5