From helicopter pilot to co-pilot
33 of the 43 essential skills of a co-pilot are already essential for a helicopter pilot — about 77% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from helicopter pilot in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 33
- skills carry over
- 10
- would be new
- 77%
- of the target job covered
- 43
- essential skills of a co-pilot
What a co-pilot does
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.
What carries over
33 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- air traffic control operations
- air transport law
- aircraft flight control systems
- airport planning
- apply signalling control procedures
- aviation meteorology
- civil aviation regulations
- common aviation safety regulations
- comply with air traffic control operations
- ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
- ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
- ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
- follow verbal instructions
- geographic areas
- handle stressful situations in the work place
- have spatial awareness
- implement airside safety procedures
- inspect aircraft
- interpret visual literacy
- operate cockpit control panels
- operate radar equipment
- operate radio equipment
- operate radio navigation instruments
- operate two-way radio systems
- perform flight manoeuvres
- 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
- use meteorological information
- visual flight rules
What would be new
10 skillsEssential for a co-pilot and not for a helicopter pilot. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- analyse work-related written reports
- apply transportation management concepts
- balance transportation cargo
- create a flight plan
- deal with challenging work conditions
- ensure public safety and security
- ensure smooth on board operations
- prepare transportation routes
- run preventive simulations
- undertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kg
Other moves from helicopter pilot
2 roles- commercial pilot31 skills in common
- airline transport pilot30 skills in common
No account needed to start
How far are you from being a co-pilot?
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