Professional knowledge and skills in operating and controlling aircraft
Aircraft Pilots must be able to operate and control aircraft to transport passengers or freight according to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
Aircraft Pilots
Descriptions & Duties
- Aircraft Pilots fly and navigate airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft. Aircraft pilots fly for airlines that transport people and cargo on a fixed schedule.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Trade Specific Competencies
Professional knowledge and skills in planning flights
Aircraft Pilots must be able to plan flights according to government and company regulations, using aeronautical charts and navigational instruments.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A bachelor's degree in any subject, preferably in science
Professional qualification
- A Hong Kong Commercial Pilot's Licence (CPL)
Other specific requirements
- Have good eyesight; must be physically fit and qualified for a valid Hong Kong Class 1 medical certificate
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $15,000-$35,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$90,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$130,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary General Disciplined Services (Officer) Pay Scale Point 1b-2
Monthly Salary General Disciplined Services (Officer) Pay Scale Point 14-36
Monthly Salary General Disciplined Services (Officer) Pay Scale Point 37-39
Monthly Salary General Disciplined Services (Commander) Pay Scale Point 1
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Work Environment
- Aircraft Pilots usually have irregular working hours depending on flying schedules. They spend a considerable amount of time away from home.
Tools
- Aerospace cockpit display panels - Electronic flight instrument systems EFIS
- Aerospace head up display HUDs - Head-up guidance systems HGS
- Aircraft braking systems - Autobrakes; Brake management systems
- Aircraft communication systems
- Aircraft escape or ejection systems - Emergency exit slides; Emergency life rafts
- Aircraft fuel management systems - Fuel control systems
- Aircraft guidance systems
- Aircraft steering controls - Aileron trim switches; Automatic landing systems; Rudder trim knobs; Yaw damper systems
- Landing gear assemblies - Landing gear control systems
