From second officer to co-pilot
20 of the 43 essential skills of a co-pilot are already essential for a second officer — about 47% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from second officer 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.
- 20
- skills carry over
- 23
- would be new
- 47%
- 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
20 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- air transport law
- aircraft flight control systems
- airport planning
- aviation meteorology
- common aviation safety regulations
- deal with challenging work conditions
- ensure aircraft compliance with regulation
- ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
- ensure public safety and security
- ensure smooth on board operations
- follow verbal instructions
- geographic areas
- handle stressful situations in the work place
- inspect aircraft
- interpret visual literacy
- operate cockpit control panels
- perform routine flight operations checks
- read 3D displays
- undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
- use meteorological information
What would be new
23 skillsEssential for a co-pilot and not for a second officer. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- air traffic control operations
- analyse work-related written reports
- apply signalling control procedures
- apply transportation management concepts
- balance transportation cargo
- civil aviation regulations
- comply with air traffic control operations
- create a flight plan
- ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
- have spatial awareness
- implement airside safety procedures
- operate radar equipment
- operate radio equipment
- operate radio navigation instruments
- operate two-way radio systems
- perform flight manoeuvres
- perform take off and landing
- prepare transportation routes
- read maps
- run preventive simulations
- undertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kg
- use different communication channels
- visual flight rules
Other moves from second officer
2 roles- helicopter pilot19 skills in common
- airline transport pilot14 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.