Air Transport Professionals nec: ANZSCO 231199

This occupation group covers Air Transport Professionals not elsewhere classified.

Registration or licensing is required to work in this occupation in Australia.

• Preparing and submitting flight plans giving consideration to factors such as weather conditions and aircraft performance
• Flying aircraft in accordance with established air traffic control and aircraft operating procedures
• Providing flight information for flight crews and air traffic services staff
• Controlling aircraft movements, and directing aircraft taxiing, take-offs and landings by radio
• Providing pre-flight briefings and aeronautical information services
• Completing cockpit preparations and external inspections to determine that aircraft are acceptable for flight
• Monitoring aircraft performance and reporting on mechanical condition
• Giving in-flight instruction, supervising solo flights, accompanying students on training flights and demonstrating techniques for controlling aircraft

Qualifications and experience

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Aeroplane and Helicopter Pilots require a prescribed minimum amount of flying experience in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing is required.

Assessing authorities check your duties against these tasks, so your experience must match them, not only the job title.