# Tasks & work activities — military engineer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 53-2011.00 (Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 0310; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
- **[Core]** Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
- **[Core]** Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
- **[Core]** Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
- **[Core]** Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.
- **[Core]** Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.
- **[Core]** Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
- **[Core]** Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.
- **[Core]** Check passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.
- **[Core]** Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
- **[Core]** Confer with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters to keep abreast of flight conditions.
- **[Supplemental]** Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control and inform crew members of flight and test procedures.
- **[Core]** Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights.
- **[Core]** Choose routes, altitudes, and speeds that will provide the fastest, safest, and smoothest flights.
- **[Core]** Direct activities of aircraft crews during flights.
- **[Core]** Brief crews about flight details, such as destinations, duties, and responsibilities.
- **[Core]** Record in log books information, such as flight times, distances flown, and fuel consumption.
- **[Core]** Make announcements regarding flights, using public address systems.
- **[Supplemental]** File instrument flight plans with air traffic control to ensure that flights are coordinated with other air traffic.
- **[Supplemental]** Perform minor maintenance work, or arrange for major maintenance.
- **[Core]** Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations and the principles of flight.
- **[Supplemental]** 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.
- **[Supplemental]** Evaluate other pilots or pilot-license applicants for proficiency.
- **[Supplemental]** Plan and formulate flight activities and test schedules and prepare flight evaluation reports.

## Detailed work activities

- Arrange maintenance activities.
- Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds.
- Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.
- Coordinate flight control or management activities.
- Evaluate performance of applicants, trainees, or employees.
- Inspect aircraft or aircraft components.
- Maintain locomotives or other rail equipment in good working condition.
- Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.
- Monitor engine operation or functioning.
- Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
- Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.
- Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
- Pilot aircraft.
- Plan flight operations.
- Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.
- Record operational details of travel.
- Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
- Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.
- Respond to transportation emergencies.
- Test performance of aircraft equipment.
- Train transportation or material moving personnel.