From air traffic controller to second officer
14 of the 28 essential skills of a second officer are already essential for a air traffic controller — about 50% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 14
- skills carry over
- 14
- would be new
- 50%
- of the target job covered
- 28
- essential skills of a second officer
What a second officer does
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.
What carries over
14 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- air transport law
- aircraft flight control systems
- airport planning
- aviation meteorology
- carry out navigational calculations
- common aviation safety regulations
- comply with checklists
- electrical systems used in transportation
- electronics
- ensure public safety and security
- handle stressful situations in the work place
- interpret visual literacy
- read 3D displays
- use meteorological information
What would be new
14 skillsEssential for a second officer and not for a air traffic controller. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- address aircraft mechanical issues
- airport safety regulations
- deal with challenging work conditions
- ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
- ensure compliance with airport security measures
- ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
- ensure smooth on board operations
- follow verbal instructions
- geographic areas
- inspect aircraft
- operate cockpit control panels
- perform aircraft maintenance
- perform routine flight operations checks
- undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
Other moves from air traffic controller
2 roles- co-pilot15 skills in common
- helicopter pilot14 skills in common
No account needed to start
How far are you from being a second officer?
MyNodes reads your CV once, maps it to this same taxonomy, and shows you which roles you are already closest to and the few skills that would open the most doors. The file is deleted as soon as it has been read.