How do they match: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

  • First Officer
  • First Officer Pilot
  • Line Pilot

  • Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
  • Load smaller aircraft, handling passenger luggage and supervising refueling.
  • Perform minor maintenance work, or arrange for major maintenance.
  • Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.

  • Coordinate flight control or management activities.
  • Maintain locomotives or other rail equipment in good working condition.
  • Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.
  • Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.