[Core] [75% incumbents] Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
  DWAs: Pilot aircraft.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
  DWAs: Pilot aircraft.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
  DWAs: Pilot aircraft.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
  DWAs: Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions. | Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards. | Respond to transportation emergencies.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.
  DWAs: Inspect aircraft or aircraft components.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions, and other information, using radio equipment.
  DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Monitor gauges, warning devices, and control panels to verify aircraft performance and to regulate engine speed.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Check passenger and cargo distributions and fuel amounts to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met.
  DWAs: Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Confer with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters to keep abreast of flight conditions.
  DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Order changes in fuel supplies, loads, routes, or schedules to ensure safety of flights.
  DWAs: Resolve issues affecting transportation operations.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Brief crews about flight details, such as destinations, duties, and responsibilities.
  DWAs: Meet with coworkers to communicate work orders or plans.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Choose routes, altitudes, and speeds that will provide the fastest, safest, and smoothest flights.
  DWAs: Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Direct activities of aircraft crews during flights.
  DWAs: Coordinate flight control or management activities.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Record in log books information, such as flight times, distances flown, and fuel consumption.
  DWAs: Record operational details of travel.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Instruct other pilots and student pilots in aircraft operations and the principles of flight.
  DWAs: Train transportation or material moving personnel.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Coordinate flight activities with ground crews and air traffic control and inform crew members of flight and test procedures.
  DWAs: Coordinate flight control or management activities.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Conduct in-flight tests and evaluations at specified altitudes and in all types of weather to determine the receptivity and other characteristics of equipment and systems.
  DWAs: Test performance of aircraft equipment.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] File instrument flight plans with air traffic control to ensure that flights are coordinated with other air traffic.
  DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Evaluate other pilots or pilot-license applicants for proficiency.
  DWAs: Evaluate performance of applicants, trainees, or employees.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Plan and formulate flight activities and test schedules and prepare flight evaluation reports.
  DWAs: Plan flight operations. | Record operational details of travel.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
  DWAs: Monitor engine operation or functioning.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Steer aircraft along planned routes, using autopilot and flight management computers.
  DWAs: Pilot aircraft.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Make announcements regarding flights, using public address systems.
  DWAs: Provide transportation information to passengers or customers.

[Supplemental] [74% incumbents] Perform minor maintenance work, or arrange for major maintenance.
  DWAs: Arrange maintenance activities. | Maintain locomotives or other rail equipment in good working condition.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Transportation (imp:4.78 lvl:6.04) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  English Language (imp:3.92 lvl:4.12) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.71 lvl:3.82) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mechanical (imp:3.70 lvl:3.98) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Geography (imp:3.70 lvl:4.61) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Mathematics (imp:3.39 lvl:3.43) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.35 lvl:3.82) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Physics (imp:3.32 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Law and Government (imp:3.27 lvl:2.88) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administration and Management (imp:3.13 lvl:3.46) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.13 lvl:3.16) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.88 lvl:2.79) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Psychology (imp:2.84 lvl:3.77) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Education and Training (imp:2.62 lvl:2.92) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Telecommunications (imp:2.48 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.86 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Communications and Media (imp:1.84 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Chemistry (imp:1.81 lvl:1.70) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Design (imp:1.77 lvl:1.26) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Administrative (imp:1.69 lvl:1.21) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.61 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.41 lvl:0.93) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.40) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.35 lvl:0.70) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Production and Processing (imp:1.31) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.30) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Biology (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Building and Construction (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  History and Archeology (imp:1.09) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Food Production (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Response Orientation (imp:4.88 lvl:5.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.75 lvl:5.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Control Precision (imp:4.62 lvl:4.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Reaction Time (imp:4.25 lvl:5.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Near Vision (imp:4.25 lvl:4.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Far Vision (imp:4.25 lvl:5.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Perceptual Speed (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Rate Control (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Depth Perception (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Spatial Orientation (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Selective Attention (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Peripheral Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:3.62 lvl:4.25) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:3.38 lvl:4.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Night Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Number Facility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:4.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Sound Localization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Stamina (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.88 lvl:5.46) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.83 lvl:4.80) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.73 lvl:5.81) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.71 lvl:6.19) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.69 lvl:5.72) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Getting Information (imp:4.66 lvl:5.20) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.65 lvl:6.35) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Processing Information (imp:4.46 lvl:5.11) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.45 lvl:5.39) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.30 lvl:5.82) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.00 lvl:3.79) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.97 lvl:4.22) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.73 lvl:3.09) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.54 lvl:2.96) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.52 lvl:4.27) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.52 lvl:2.66) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.50 lvl:3.66) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.46 lvl:3.92) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.21 lvl:3.57) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.21 lvl:2.87) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.09 lvl:2.87) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.97 lvl:2.89) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:2.89 lvl:3.77) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.79 lvl:2.60) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.73 lvl:3.35) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.72 lvl:2.02) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.71 lvl:2.41) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.70 lvl:2.55) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.64 lvl:2.98) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.64 lvl:2.67) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.57 lvl:2.61) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:2.41 lvl:2.58) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.36 lvl:2.84) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.22 lvl:2.43) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.15 lvl:1.25) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.04 lvl:2.01) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.97 lvl:1.65) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.72 lvl:0.88) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.53 lvl:0.72) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.53 lvl:0.47) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.50 lvl:0.52) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Achievement Orientation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Control (imp:5.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:4.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Cautiousness (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Control (imp:3.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.93) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.40) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.34) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.19) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.14) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Cooperation (imp:1.92) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.68) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Adaptability (imp:1.41) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.00) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Initiative (imp:0.83) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Optimism (imp:0.82) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:0.79) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.74) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Humility (imp:0.50) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.45) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.14) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Innovation (imp:-0.43) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operation and Control (imp:4.88 lvl:5.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:4.62 lvl:4.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:4.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Repairing (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 103,560
  annual_median    : $232,140
  annual_pct10     : $106,710
  annual_pct25     : $182,280
  annual_pct75     : $384,440
  annual_pct90     : $463,830
  annual_mean      : $288,650
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Georgia ($618,090)
  lowest_state     : Missouri ($97,680)
  dispersion_ratio : 6.328x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (38 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   99,320  median: $ 290,600
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,730  median: $ 139,590
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      600  median: $ 130,170
  Educational Services                     emp:      270  median: $  79,190
  Manufacturing                            emp:      230  median: $ 105,470
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      100  median: $ 125,000
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:       40  median: $ 164,960

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (7 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   99,320  median: $ 290,600
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,730  median: $ 139,590
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      600  median: $ 130,170
  Educational Services                     emp:      270  median: $  79,190
  Manufacturing                            emp:      230  median: $ 105,470
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      100  median: $ 125,000
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:       40  median: $ 164,960

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T23:30:07.521541Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 (similarity: 0.4444)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Airlines_Flight_261
  QID: Q770935
  Extract: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 was a scheduled international passenger flight from Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport near Seattle, Washington, United States, with an intermediate stop at San Francisco Internat

  Title: Japan Air Lines Flight 123 (similarity: 0.4444)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Air_Lines_Flight_123
  QID: Q18173
  Extract: Japan Air Lines Flight 123 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Tokyo to Osaka, Japan. On the evening of Monday, August 12, 1985, the Boeing 747 flying the route suffered a severe structural failure and explosive decompression 12 minutes after takeoff. After flying under minimal control fo

  Title: Aircraft pilot (similarity: 0.3000)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aircraft_pilot
  QID: Q2095549
  Extract: An aircraft pilot, or aviator, is an individual who controls an aircraft's flight by operating its directional controls. Other aircrew members, such as navigators and flight engineers, are also considered aviators because they assist in operating the aircraft’s navigation and engine systems. Aircrew

  Title: Flight engineer (similarity: 0.4918)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_engineer
  QID: Q432425
  Extract: A flight engineer (FE), also sometimes called an air engineer, is a member of an aircraft's flight crew who is responsible for monitoring and operating its complex aircraft systems. In the early era of aviation, the position was sometimes referred to as the "air mechanic". Flight engineers can still

  Title: Northwest Airlines (similarity: 0.2500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northwest_Airlines
  QID: Q309174
  Extract: Northwest Airlines was a trunk carrier and a major airline in the United States that operated from 1926 until it merged with Delta Air Lines in 2010. The merger made Delta the largest airline in the world until the American Airlines–US Airways merger in 2013.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, skills, and abilities. BLS wage data provides robust market intelligence with large sample size (103,560 employed). Limited only by lack of exact Wikipedia match for additional context validation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T02:53:30.424713+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,509
tokens_output        : 4,105
cost_usd             : $0.045131
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for 'Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers' but semantic analysis identified related articles including 'Aircraft pilot' and 'Flight engineer' with moderate similarity scores. The closest match 'Flight engineer' (0.492 similarity) represents a related but distinct aviation role.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Airline pilots command commercial aircraft carrying passengers and cargo on scheduled routes, requiring Federal Air Transport certificates and extensive technical expertise. They pilot fixed-wing aircraft using advanced instrumentation, work collaboratively with flight crews, and maintain strict safety protocols throughout all phases of flight. These aviation professionals operate in highly regulated environments where precision, decision-making, and adherence to procedures are critical for safe transportation operations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Airline pilots begin with comprehensive pre-flight inspections, checking aircraft systems against detailed checklists and verifying weight distribution and fuel calculations. They coordinate with air traffic controllers for clearances, monitor sophisticated gauges and control panels during flight operations, and use instrumentation to navigate safely through various weather conditions. Throughout flights, they continuously evaluate aircraft performance, respond to any malfunctions or emergencies, and work closely with copilots and flight engineers during critical phases like takeoffs and landings. They also confer with dispatchers and weather forecasters to stay informed of changing conditions and make route or schedule adjustments as needed for safety.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful airline pilots demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and dependability, as evidenced by the maximum importance ratings for these traits in their work environment. They excel at rapid response to changing conditions with superior reaction times and problem sensitivity, enabling quick identification and resolution of potential safety issues. These professionals possess strong critical thinking abilities and can process complex information while maintaining precise control under pressure. The role attracts individuals who combine technical aptitude with strong communication skills, as they must coordinate effectively with diverse flight crew members and ground personnel while adhering to strict regulatory standards.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most airline pilots hold bachelor's degrees (61% according to education distribution), though the profession is accessible to those with high school diplomas who pursue specialized aviation training. Entry requires obtaining a Federal Air Transport certificate and aircraft-specific ratings, typically achieved through military service, civilian flight schools, or airline training programs. Many pilots build experience as flight instructors or commercial pilots before advancing to airline positions, accumulating the flight hours required for airline transport pilot certification.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Airline pilots typically progress from copilot positions to captain roles, with advancement based on seniority systems and demonstrated proficiency. Senior pilots may transition into check airman positions, training and evaluating other pilots, or move into airline management roles overseeing flight operations. Some pilots pursue specialized roles such as aviation inspectors or aerospace engineering positions, leveraging their operational expertise in aircraft design and safety systems.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, airline pilots earn a median annual salary of $232,140 with employment of 103,560 professionals nationwide. The pay range spans from $106,710 at the 10th percentile to $463,830 at the 90th percentile, reflecting significant variation based on airline size, route complexity, and seniority. Geographic compensation varies dramatically, with Georgia offering the highest wages at $618,090 compared to Missouri's $97,680, representing a 6.33x ratio difference. The vast majority of employment (99,320 positions) occurs in transportation and warehousing, with government and corporate aviation providing additional opportunities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
While aircraft automation continues advancing, airline pilots remain essential for complex decision-making, emergency response, and system oversight that require human judgment and adaptability. The high importance of response orientation, problem sensitivity, and real-time monitoring in pilot work activities suggests these cognitive functions are difficult to automate fully. However, pilots must continuously adapt to increasingly sophisticated flight management systems and automated flight controls that enhance safety while requiring updated technical competencies.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Commercial Pilots (53-2012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical core aviation skills including operation and control, operations monitoring, and critical thinking with aircraft piloting expertise.
    data: Operation and Control (4.9 importance)
    data: Operations Monitoring (4.6 importance)
    data: Transportation knowledge (4.8 importance)
  [knowledge_overlap] Air Traffic Controllers (53-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong overlap in transportation knowledge, public safety focus, and coordination requirements for safe aviation operations management.
    data: Transportation knowledge (4.8 importance)
    data: Public Safety and Security (3.7 importance)
    data: Active Listening (4.1 importance)
  [task_similarity] Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations involve detailed aircraft inspection, mechanical knowledge application, and equipment monitoring for safety compliance.
    data: Inspecting Equipment (4.8 importance)
    data: Mechanical knowledge (3.7 importance)
    data: Attention to Detail (9.0 importance)
  [riasec_cluster] Locomotive Engineers (53-4011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize Realistic and Conventional RIASEC types with vehicle operation, safety protocols, and systematic procedures.
    data: Realistic orientation (4.74)
    data: Conventional orientation (4.70)
    data: Operating Vehicles activity (4.7 importance)
  [knowledge_overlap] Aerospace Engineers (17-2011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared expertise in aircraft systems, physics principles, and mechanical knowledge essential for aviation safety and performance.
    data: Mechanical knowledge (3.7 importance)
    data: Physics knowledge (3.3 importance)
    data: Mathematics knowledge (3.4 importance)

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['airline pilot', 'commercial pilot', 'aircraft captain', 'flight captain', 'airline captain', 'airbus captain', 'copilot', 'airline transport pilot']
  exclude_keywords : ['flight instructor', 'test pilot', 'military pilot', 'cargo pilot', 'helicopter pilot']
  title_patterns   : ['*pilot*', '*captain*', '*copilot*', 'airline*', 'aircraft*']
  common_variations: ['airline pilot', 'commercial airline pilot', 'aircraft pilot', 'airplane pilot', 'co-pilot', 'first officer', 'captain', 'flight crew']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['flight', 'others', 'tendency', 'equipment', 'aircraft', 'control', 'pilots', 'principles', 'activities', 'airline', 'operations', 'air', 'management', 'includes', 'objects', 'pilot', 'procedures', 'performance', 'ideas', 'problems']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
flight                     46  0.01587  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:35%  inference:33%  wikipedia:26%
others                     42  0.01449  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
tendency                   42  0.01449  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  29  0.01001  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:79%  dwas:14%  onet_tasks:7%
aircraft                   28  0.00966  inference            inference:29%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:21%
control                    22  0.00759  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  onet_tasks:18%  dwas:9%
pilots                     18  0.00621  inference            inference:78%  onet_tasks:17%  wikipedia:6%
principles                 17  0.00587  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:94%  onet_tasks:6%
activities                 16  0.00552  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:19%  dwas:19%
airline                    15  0.00518  inference            inference:87%  wikipedia:13%
operations                 12  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:25%  dwas:17%
air                        12  0.00414  wikipedia            wikipedia:33%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:25%
management                 12  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  dwas:17%  inference:17%
includes                   12  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00414  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
pilot                      11  0.00380  dwas                 dwas:36%  inference:36%  onet_tasks:18%
procedures                 11  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:9%
performance                11  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:18%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00380  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problems                   10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
monitoring                 10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:10%  inference:10%
techniques                 10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00311  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
flights                     8  0.00276  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:88%  inference:12%
members                     8  0.00276  wikipedia            wikipedia:38%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%
safety                      8  0.00276  inference            inference:62%  onet_tasks:12%  onet_dimensions:12%
needs                       8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
transportation              8  0.00276  dwas                 dwas:62%  inference:25%  onet_dimensions:12%
moving                      8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:12%
human                       8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
production                  8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
providing                   8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
needed                      8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%