Flight Engineer
Credential: Flight Engineer
Credentialing Agency: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Flight Engineer- This license is a senior level certification, Flight engineers, sometimes called second officers, play almost as important a part in flying large aircraft as do pilots and copilots. Although they rarely take the controls to fly planes, flight engineers have many other responsibilities both on the ground and onboard aircraft. Flight engineer inspects the outside of the plane to make sure there are no fluid leaks and that tires are inflated properly. Inside the aircraft, the flight engineer helps the pilot and copilot check the operation of more than a hundred instruments, including fuel gauges, oil pressure indicators, and switches to control wing flaps and landing gear. The flight engineer must also review the flight course and weather patterns to determine how much fuel should be loaded on the plane. Once the plane is airborne, the engineer advises the pilot, or captain, of any problems. The engineer monitors the instruments and may make minor repairs, such as replacing fuses. The flight engineer also records fuel consumption during the flight and makes note of the performance of the engines. Specific licensing requirements can be found on the FAA website.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Flight Engineer
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 0896 Industrial Engineering Series |  Other |
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| 8862 Aircraft Attending |  Some |
Full requirements have not yet been collected for this credential. In the meantime, you can click on the credential name at the top of the page for more information about the general requirements for this credential from the credentialing agency.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements
- Credential Prerequisite: An FAA commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating or airline transport pilot (ATP)
- Experience: 200 hours
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required.
Exam Requirements
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
800 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20591
Phone: (866) 835-5322
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