O*NET-SOC 53-2012.00

Commercial Pilots

Pilot and navigate the flight of fixed-wing aircraft on nonscheduled air carrier routes, or helicopters. Requires Commercial Pilot certificate. Includes charter pilots with similar certification, and air ambulance and air tour pilots. Excludes regional, national, and international airline pilots.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.Core10587
Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.Core20831
Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne.Core10591
Use instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor.Core10595
Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.Core10590
Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights.Core10592
Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.Core10588
Plan flights according to government and company regulations, using aeronautical charts and navigation instruments.Core10594
Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight according to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.Core10589
Check baggage or cargo to ensure that it has been loaded correctly.Core10596
Obtain and review data such as load weights, fuel supplies, weather conditions, and flight schedules to determine flight plans and identify needed changes.Core10593
Conduct in-flight tests and evaluations at specified altitudes and in all types of weather to determine the receptivity and other characteristics of equipment and systems.Core10605
Choose routes, altitudes, and speeds that will provide the fastest, safest, and smoothest flights.Core10598
Write specified information in flight records, such as flight times, altitudes flown, and fuel consumption.Core10600
Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control, and inform crew members of flight and test procedures.Core10599
Rescue and evacuate injured persons.Supplemental10606
Perform minor aircraft maintenance and repair work, or arrange for major maintenance.Core10608
Supervise other crew members.Core10607
Request changes in altitudes or routes as circumstances dictate.Core10597
Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations.Supplemental10602
File instrument flight plans with air traffic control so that flights can be coordinated with other air traffic.Core10604
Fly with other pilots or pilot-license applicants to evaluate their proficiency.Supplemental10609
Plan and formulate flight activities and test schedules and prepare flight evaluation reports.Supplemental10610
Teach company regulations and procedures to other pilots.Supplemental10601

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 33 examples in 13 categories, 2 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot Technology

Charting software

Aeronautical charts

Information retrieval or search software

AeroPlanner
Notam Development Group Airport Insight

Project management software

Airdata

Data base user interface and query software

Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC
AirSmith FlightPrompt
doXstor Flight Level Logbook
Electronic aircraft information databases
MJICCS PilotLog
Nimblefeet Technologies Captain's Keeper
Polaris Microsystems AeroLog Pro
Polaris Microsystems CharterLog
RMS Technology Flitesoft
Skylog Services Skylog Pro

Aviation ground support software

ArduPilot Mission Planner

Analytical or scientific software

Calibration software
CloudCompare
FLIR Thermal Studio Suite
Kitty Hawk
Litchi
LP360
Pilot Navigator Software Load Balance
Pix4D Pix4Dcapture
Pix4D Pix4Dmapper
UgCS

Map creation software

ESRI Site Scan for ArcGIS
OpenDroneMap

Flight control software

Flight simulation software

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Route navigation software

Navzilla

Calendar and scheduling software

SBS International Maestro Suite

Development environment software

Standard generalized markup language SGML

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Review work orders or schedules to determine operations or procedures.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor engine operation or functioning.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Inspect cargo to ensure it is properly loaded or secured.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

Inspect aircraft or aircraft components.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet
Test performance of aircraft equipment.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate performance of applicants, trainees, or employees.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Scheduling Work and Activities

Arrange maintenance activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Plan flight operations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Pilot aircraft.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Documenting/Recording Information

Record operational details of travel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Assisting and Caring for Others

Assist others during emergencies.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Training and Teaching Others

Train transportation or material moving personnel.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
- Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Coordinate flight control or management activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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- Not mapped yet
Direct passenger or freight transport activities.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 18

Distinct tools0

Level mix

No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.