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What are some occupations related to a pilot?

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Several occupations are closely related to the field of aviation and piloting. Some of them include:

Air Traffic Controller: Coordinates the movement of air traffic to ensure safe and efficient travel.

Aircraft Dispatcher: Works with pilots to plan flight paths, taking into consideration weather conditions and aircraft performance.

Flight Engineer: Monitors and manages aircraft systems during flight, often in older or larger aircraft.

Aerospace Engineer: Designs, develops, and tests aircraft and spacecraft.

Aviation Safety Inspector: Ensures compliance with safety regulations and conducts inspections to maintain aviation safety standards.

Airline Operations Agent: Coordinates various aspects of airline operations, including scheduling, crew assignments, and ground services.

Airport Manager: Manages the overall operations of an airport, including facilities, security, and services.

Aviation Maintenance Technician: Performs maintenance, repairs, and inspections on aircraft to ensure they are safe and operational.

Flight Instructor: Trains individuals to become pilots, providing both ground and flight instruction.

Corporate Pilot: Flies private aircraft for businesses or individuals, often for non-commercial purposes.

Search and Rescue Pilot: Conducts aerial search and rescue missions, often working closely with emergency services.

Air Ambulance Pilot: Flies medical transport aircraft to transport patients to medical facilities.

What are some pros and cons of being aircraft mechanic?

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In the Military, it's a great job! (We're the only branch of the service that sends the Officers out "in harms way"HA)

Seriously though, if you want to be an aircraft mechanic, you should seriously consider joining the military, I joined the Air Force in 1965 & later spent 23 years in Germany working for NATO on the AWACS aeroplanes, I don't regret a moment of it.

If you want a real challenge, join the Navy, those guys do the same job as I did, but under much more difficult circumstances.

In civilian life it's unfortunately about getting the most out of you for the least amount of pay & benefits.

But if you love aeroplanes (engines in my case) Go for it!

Where do airline pilots go to the bathroom?

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They put the plain on auto-pilot. NO THAT IS NOT DANGEROUS!!!

Who are the best fighter pilots in the world?

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Skills in pilots are often measured by their safety record. But that can be misleading.

Great pilots are those who use their superior skills to avoid situations where they might have to apply those very skills to exit from that situation. Skills are developed as a result of experience and training. Situational awareness, analytical ability and decision making processes all contribute to the overall effectiveness of a pilot.

Many military pilots have highly tuned skills like those mentioned above. Of course many civilian pilots do also, however, their exposure to difficult situations are often far less likely to occur than military fliers. It's the name of the game. Therefor, I would say that military pilots, especially those flying high performance jet aircraft are amongst the best in the world.

And if combat victories are an indication of skills, then the best pilot that ever lived must have been Baron von Richthoven aka "the Red Baron", the highest scoring ace of all time who many times has been accredited as the creator of modern day aerial combat.

Should pilots carry firearms?

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Yes. In case of a terroristic threat on their plane, they need to be able to protect their plane and there passenger's. A typical standard police issue 9mm would be sufficient for all pilots. All pilots would need to have small firearms training so the pilot knows ow the firearm works.

Added: It is NOT a mtter of 'should' they, this question is not open to a debate. It is established law that commercial airline pilots CAN, when properly trained, carry firearms in the cockpit.

What type of map do pilots use to navigate?

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I have not clue but ... look it up on Google , bing so on... and sorry i didnt answer ur question proberbly they use normal maps where it shows what country they go :P.

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Ans-2: There are special aviation maps, standardized layout for the whole world..

It starts with a Terminal Area chart (TAC)(250,000:1) which covers an area around a Class B airport area.

Then there is a "Sectional" chart (500,000:1) which covers a pproximately the area of a state.

After that there is World Airways Chart (1,000,000:1) which is largely useless as it is too high scale.

The above are all VFR (Visual Flight Rules) charts. there are corresponding IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) charts.

Then there are approach plates designed to permit correct approaches to individual airports and runways.

Go to your local small airport and find the "Pilot Shop". Buy a TAC chart for some nearby major airport and study it.

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How much do blimp pilots make?

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Goodyear Blimp pilots start at about $70,000/year, and can go up to $200,000.

How do pilots find there way around in the sky?

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With their altimeter. An instrument on the craft's dashboard, called an altimeter, reads the altitude of the craft. In addition, every airfield has a designated altitude above Mean Sea Level assigned, to help calibrate and interpret actual altitudes above ground level.

What happened to kamikaze pilots in World War 2?

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The Japanese were so willing to die for that country. That they were even willing to kill them selves to protect it.

Really it was about dieing for the Emperor, which was viewed as a God. The "divine wind" is a term referring to these men.

Believe it or not, they had a submarine version of these men also. They climbed into torpedoes and were launched from submarines underwater. These were called "Kaiten" bombers. A one person torpedo with zero chance of getting out.

While very terrifying, there is not much evidence that the roles of these people played any real impact n the war.

Loss of life from these submariners was higher for the Japanese then for any other group. Many of these men died in launch tubs waiting to be fired.

The Kamikaze often died trying to reach their target and (with some exceptions) did little real damage.

How many pilots are there in the US?

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In 2014 in America (latest statistics available), there were a total of 593,499 pilots certified by the FAA. In 2008 in America (for comparison with Canada), there were a total of 613,746 pilots certified by the FAA. In 2008 in Canada, (last statistics available), there were a total of 64,932 pilots certified by Transport Canada. In both countries, very roughly 0.2% of the population are pilots. That's very roughly 1 in 500 civilians. Military pilots are not included. In 2010 in the UK, there were 21,063 civil aircraft registered, and about 28,000 Private Pilots, and 10,000 certified glider pilots.

What is the average IQ of airline pilots?

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110 is the minimum to complete an ATPL training in my opinion. Mine is 119 it all went well, but I have colleagues witch had more difficulties and I range them somewhere around 100 to 110. But finally there are a lot of aspects like decision making and confidence in this job.

Which is true of Japanese kamikaze pilots?

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Their attacks were hard to defend against

How many holidays do pilots get?

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Depends how long you've been working for the company, if you've been there a long time you might have 15 days a month off and have vacation time on top of that. If your new probably no holidays

Why do airplane pilots wear film badges?

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The film badges (radiation dosimeters) indicate if a pilot has been exposed to higher levels of ionizing radiation, as from cosmic rays at high altitudes, or from other sources. Limiting the periodic exposure prevents unsafe effects on the flight personnel. Most US pilots now use a different device, a thermoluminescent detector or TLD. So for short: Because they work at high altitudes, pilots are exposed to high levels of background radiation from cosmic rays. To monitor their radiation exposure, pilots wear film badges.

Are navy pilots and Air Force pilots military pilots?

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Yes, navy pilots and air force pilots are military pilots.

Do pilots cheat with flight attendants?

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No, they cheat with ex- girlfriends when they fly to their hometown.

What are some famous pilots?

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Most famous were: Roland Garros(the first forward firing gun was his invention),Georges Guynemer(of the Storks regiment), (the invincible) Albert Ball, Manfred Von Richthofen(holds the title of most planes downed during the war), Raoul Lufbery, Edward Mannock(holds the highest number of planes downed for the Allies), Willy Coppens(most recognized balloon shooter), Dave Ingalis(the most famous navy pilot) and Eddie Rickenbacker.

What did pilots wear in World War 2?

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Leather jackets, boots, oxygen masks for high altitudes; other wise standard class "B" dress uniforms...shoes, trousers, cap, etc. None of today's "G" suits, safety helmets, full face visors, special gloves. Translation: with the exceptions of the above stated high altitude work, airmen just jumped into their airplanes and flew them! No bells and whistles; they had a job to do.

Are pilots among the richest people in the world?

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I think it's the people who fly a jet aircraft

How much does an FAA air traffic controller earn?

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i am in small nsw town and get 22.50 per hour but you get more if you are in a city.

Who was the pilot in the first fatal plane crash?

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The worst aviation disaster in terms of loss of human life would be the Tenerife airport disaster.

Due to poor visibility and misunderstood radio communications, two Boeing 747's collided on the runway at the Los Rodeos Airport in Tenerife Spain resulting in 583 deaths.

Captain Jacob Veldhuyzen van Zanten of KLM Flight 4805 was on a takeoff roll when it struck Pan Am flight 1736 piloted by Captain Victor Grubbs.

How many years do you have to go to college to be a Air Traffic Controller?

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To become an air traffic controller, a person must enroll in an FAA-approved education program and pass a pre-employment test that measures his or her ability to learn the controller's duties. Exceptions are air traffic controllers with prior experience and military veterans. The pre-employment test is currently offered only to students in the FAA Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative Program or the Minneapolis Community & Technical College, Air Traffic Control Training Program. The test is administered by computer and takes about 8 hours to complete. To take the test, an applicant must apply under an open advertisement for air traffic control positions and be chosen to take the examination. When there are many more applicants than available positions, applicants are selected to take the test through random selection. In addition to the pre-employment test, applicants must have 3 years of full-time work experience, have completed a full 4 years of college, or a combination of both. In combining education and experience, 1 year of undergraduate study-30 semester or 45 quarter hours-is equivalent to 9 months of work experience. Certain kinds of aviation experience also may be substituted for these requirements. Upon successful completion of an FAA-approved program, individuals who receive school recommendation, meet the basic qualification requirements (including being less than 31 years of age) in accordance with Federal law, and achieve a qualifying score on the FAA-authorized pre-employment test become eligible for employment as an air traffic controller. Candidates also must pass a medical exam, undergo drug screening, and obtain a security clearance before they can be hired. Upon selection, employees attend the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City, OK, for 12 weeks of training, during which they learn the fundamentals of the airway system, FAA regulations, controller equipment, and aircraft performance characteristics, as well as more specialized tasks. After graduation, candidates assigned to an air traffic control facility are classified as "developmental controllers" until they complete all requirements to be certified for all of the air traffic control positions within a defined area of a given facility. Generally, it takes new controllers with only initial controller training between 2 and 4 years, depending on the facility and the availability of facility staff or contractors to provide on-the-job training, to complete all the certification requirements to become certified professional controllers. Individuals who have had prior controller experience normally take less time to become fully certified. Controllers who fail to complete either the academy or the on-the-job portion of the training usually are dismissed. Controllers must pass a physical examination each year and a job performance examination twice each year. Failure to become certified in any position at a facility within a specified time also may result in dismissal. Controllers also are subject to drug screening as a condition of continuing employment. Air traffic controllers must be articulate to give pilots directions quickly and clearly. Intelligence and a good memory also are important because controllers constantly receive information that they must immediately grasp, interpret, and remember. Decisiveness also is required because controllers often have to make quick decisions. The ability to concentrate is crucial because controllers must make these decisions in the midst of noise and other distractions. At airports, new controllers begin by supplying pilots with basic flight data and airport information. They then advance to the position of ground controller, then local controller, departure controller, and, finally, arrival controller. At an air route traffic control center, new controllers first deliver printed flight plans to teams, gradually advancing to radar associate controller and then radar controller. Controllers can transfer to jobs at different locations or advance to supervisory positions, including management or staff jobs, such as air traffic control data systems computer specialist, in air traffic control and top administrative jobs in the FAA. However, there are only limited opportunities for a controller to switch from a position in an enroute center to a tower.