Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly

Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers according to flight plans, regulations, and procedures

Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights

Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne

Plan flights according to government and company regulations, using aeronautical charts and navigation instruments

Check baggage or cargo to ensure that it has been loaded correctly