second officer
Second 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 during all phases of flight. They make pre-flight, inflight, and post flight inspections, adjustments, and minor repairs. They verify parameters such as passenger and cargo distribution, the amount of fuel, aircraft performance, and appropriate engine speed according to instructions of pilots.
Also called: inflight engineer, flight engineer
- 28
- essential skills
- 8
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3153
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- air traffic controller14 skills in common
- airline transport pilotWhat changes?14 skills in common
- commercial pilot12 skills in common
- air force pilot11 skills in common
- private pilot10 skills in common
- aircraft pilot8 skills in common
Essential skills
28- address aircraft mechanical issues
- air transport law
- aircraft flight control systems
- airport planning
- airport safety regulations
- aviation meteorology
- carry out navigational calculations
- common aviation safety regulations
- comply with checklists
- deal with challenging work conditions
- electrical systems used in transportation
- electronics
- ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
- ensure compliance with airport security measures
- ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
- ensure public safety and security
- ensure smooth on board operations
- follow verbal instructions
- geographic areas
- handle stressful situations in the work place
- inspect aircraft
- interpret visual literacy
- operate cockpit control panels
- perform aircraft maintenance
- perform routine flight operations checks
- read 3D displays
- undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
- use meteorological information
Optional skills
8- apply airport standards and regulations
- consider economic criteria in decision making
- geostationary satellites
- have computer literacy
- launching of satellites into orbit
- make independent operating decisions
- respond to changing navigation circumstances
- undertake procedures to meet helicopter flight requirements
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