Chief Pilot
Current. Making sure all information on the route, weather, passengers and aircraft is received.. Using that information to create a flight plan, which details the altitude for the flight, route to be taken and amount of fuel required.. Ensuring the fuel levels balance safety with economy and supervising the loading and fueling of the aircraft. making sure all safety systems are working properly.. Briefing the cabin crew before the flight and maintaining regular contact throughout the flight.. Carrying out pre-flight checks on the navigation and operating systems.. Communicating with air traffic control before take-off and during flight and landing.. Ensuring noise regulations are followed during take-off and landing.. Understanding and interpreting data from instruments and controls.. Making regular checks on the aircraft's technical performance and position, on weather conditions and air traffic during flight.. Communicating with passengers using the public address system.. Reacting quickly and appropriately to environmental changes and emergencies.. Updating the aircraft logbook and writing a report at the end of the flight noting any incidents or problems with the aircraft.