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Defining Professionalism in Aviation: Key Characteristics of a Professional Pilot

In the aviation industry, professionalism is paramount. A professional pilot must possess extensive knowledge, encompassing aircraft operations, regulations, and flight safety procedures. Key characteristics include good moral character, accountability, continuous learning, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude even in challenging situations. Understanding and adhering to Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and company policies, as well as exhibiting proper planning and appearance, are essential for ensuring safety and operational efficiency. Striving for excellence and learning from mistakes defines a true aviation professional.

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Defining Professionalism in Aviation: Key Characteristics of a Professional Pilot

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  1. Group 1 Professionalism Defined

  2. John Chappelow

  3. Characteristics of a Professional • Knowledgeable • A professional pilot has a vast understanding of their aircraft and all items pertaining to the flight. • This includes many items. Some of these are SOPs for the company they are operating for, regulations, weather information, and STARs & SIDs.

  4. Characteristics of a Professional • Exhibits Good Moral Character • FAR 61.153 ATP requirement • Must display the ability and willingness to assume responsibility and possess a high degree of awareness • Does not give into peer pressure • Has the ability to delay or cancel a flight for any reason if it is not safe

  5. Jordan Berk

  6. Lead By Example • Reflection upon: • Yourself • Your crew • Your company

  7. Abide By Regulations • Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) • Company regulations • Personal minimums

  8. Learning • Crewmembers • Other pilots • Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) • AOPA • FAA • NTSB

  9. Responsibility • We all make mistakes • Open to learning • Don’t be: • Hostile • Defensive • Accept Responsibility • Learn from mistakes

  10. Colin Byram

  11. 6P’s in Professionalism • Proper. Planning. Preparation. Prevents. Poor. Performance. • “Bring your ‘A’ game” • Flight Planning • Crew Briefings • Time Management

  12. Staying Current • Rapidly Changing World and Industry • New Innovative Techniques • Legislation • Government Publications • Re-new and Review

  13. Taylor Banas

  14. Professionalism Defined • Make your work environment a friendly one while maintaining a high degree of personal conduct. • “There is a fine line separating a relaxed and easy atmosphere in a cockpit from a lax one where distractions can result in critical failures. Professionalism may be described as knowing the difference between the two.” – Honorable John K. Lauber

  15. Professionalism Defined • Set Personal Minimums • MVFR, Hard IFR? A Professional will know when to not take a flight. Departures- optional

  16. Professionalism Defined • PIC has the final authority over the flight. • FAR 91.3 (a) Know as much information about the flight as possible.

  17. Alex Anderson

  18. Represent Your Company • Concern for other person’s well being • Knowledgeable about other topics than Aviation • Show up to work on time with proper attire and good hygiene. • Demonstrate a willingness to learn • Display integrity • Do what is right, even when no one else is watching

  19. Follow Rules and Regulations • FAR’S, AFD’S, SID’S, STAR’S(ext.) are constantly changing and updating • Never be content with what you know! Strive to learn more • A great example of this is pre-flighting. • Our guest speakers gave a great example of this. Man on his cell phone while pre-flighting Jet. • Don’t follow rules and this could happen! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YydkHy2P0dU

  20. Tyler Beachy

  21. Appearance • Uniform • Personal Hygiene • Project Professionalism

  22. Concern for Others • You have a large number of people in a metal tube 30,000 feet in the air.

  23. Positive Attitude • Strive for and believe in a positive outcome. • Avoid hazardous attitudes • Be nice

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