ISCO Specialization 3153.2.1 Co Pilot
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Co-Pilot: Co-pilots are responsible for assisting 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 pilot's commands, flight plans, and regulations and procedures of aviation national authorities, companies, and airports.
Essential Skills
- Common Aviation Safety Regulations
- Operate Radio Equipment
- Ensure Compliance With Civil Aviation Regulations
- Perform Routine Flight Operations Checks
- Undertake Procedures To Meet Requirements For Flying Aircraft Heavier Than 5,700 Kg
- Prepare Transportation Routes
- Ensure Smooth On Board Operations
- Air Transport Law
- Geographic Areas
- Maintain Counterweight Inside Modes Of Transport
- Read Maps
- Possess Visual Literacy
- Apply Signalling Control Procedures
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Perform Take Off And Landing
- Operate Cockpit Control Panels
- Aviation Meteorology
- Airport Planning
- Perform Flight Manoeuvres
- Visual Flight Rules
- Operate Two-Way Radio Systems
- Undertake Procedures To Meet Aircraft Flight Requirements
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
- Implement Airside Safety Procedures
- Aircraft Flight Control Systems
- Handle Stressful Situations
- Operate Radar Equipment
- Use Meteorological Information
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Ensure Ongoing Compliance With Regulations
- Operate Radio Navigation Instruments
- Air Traffic Control Operations
- Have Spatial Awareness
- Comprehensively Inspect Aircraft
- Apply Transportation Management Concepts
- Read 3D Displays
- Ensure Aircraft Compliance With Regulation
- Run Preventive Simulations
- Civil Aviation Regulations
- Create A Flight Plan
- Analyse Work-Related Written Reports
- Deal With Challenging Work Conditions
- Comply With Air Traffic Control Operations
Optional Skills
- Carry Out Navigational Calculations
- Be Friendly To Passengers
- Geostationary Satellites
- Write Work-Related Reports
- Apply Airport Standards And Regulations
- Tolerate Stress
- Respond To Changing Navigation Circumstances
- Communicate With Customers
Alternative Names
- Aircraft Co-Pilot
- Aircraft First Officer
- Multi-Crew Pilot
