From air traffic controller to co-pilot
15 of the 43 essential skills of a co-pilot are already essential for a air traffic controller — about 35% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from air traffic controller 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.
- 15
- skills carry over
- 28
- would be new
- 35%
- 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
15 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
- analyse work-related written reports
- aviation meteorology
- common aviation safety regulations
- ensure public safety and security
- handle stressful situations in the work place
- have spatial awareness
- interpret visual literacy
- operate radar equipment
- read 3D displays
- use different communication channels
- use meteorological information
What would be new
28 skillsEssential for a co-pilot 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.
- apply signalling control procedures
- apply transportation management concepts
- balance transportation cargo
- civil aviation regulations
- comply with air traffic control operations
- create a flight plan
- deal with challenging work conditions
- ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
- ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
- ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
- ensure smooth on board operations
- follow verbal instructions
- geographic areas
- implement airside safety procedures
- inspect aircraft
- operate cockpit control panels
- 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
- prepare transportation routes
- read maps
- run preventive simulations
- undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
- undertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kg
- visual flight rules
Other moves from air traffic controller
2 roles- helicopter pilot14 skills in common
- second officer14 skills in common
No account needed to start
How far are you from being a co-pilot?
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.