Hard Skills
AdvancedFlight Instrument OperationThe ability to monitor, interpret, and manipulate aircraft flight instruments and avionics systems during all phases of flight.
ExpertEmergency Procedures ExecutionThe immediate and precise application of standardized checklists and maneuvers in response to critical aircraft system failures.
AdvancedAir Navigation and Flight PlanningThe process of planning, recording, and controlling the movement of an aircraft from one place to another using charts and GPS.
ExpertAviation PedagogyThe skill of instructing student pilots in the theory and practice of flying, ensuring they meet regulatory standards for licensure.
Soft Skills
ExpertCrew Resource ManagementThe effective use of all available resources for flight crew personnel to assure a safe and efficient operation, reducing error and avoiding stress.
AdvancedSituational AwarenessThe continuous perception of environmental elements and events with respect to time or space, the comprehension of their meaning, and the projection of their status.
AdvancedAeronautical Decision MakingA systematic approach to the mental process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to a given set of circumstances.