Profile Of A United Airlines C
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Unfortunately, the publics' perception of the airline pilot is that of a glorified bus driver. The public has a vulgar lack of respect for the demanding responsibilities of the airline pilot. This lack of respect is due to an overall lack of knowledge of aviation on the part of the public. The following text is an example of the skills required of an airline pilot in an average day at the office.
Thunder, lightning, and heavy rain engulfs the Boeing 747-400 as it screams through the air. Every single person on board clenches his or her seats as the plane is jarred mercilessly by the heavy turbulence. Twenty miles from Chicago, the plane descends through 10,000 ft. to 4,000 ft ...
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out."
"Chicago Approach-United 4261-roger leaving 4,000 for 2,500-cleared for the ILS 14R-maintaining 2,500 until established-will report 15 miles out."
The pilot yet again, descends to the assigned altitude. Uneasy due to the heavy turbulence and the increased frequency of the hail, the pilot activates the anti-icing equipment to ensure the aircraft is free of ice. One minute after the pilot activates the
anti-icing equipment, two aural warnings commence, and engine fire lights for one and three light up.
"Jesus, one and three are on fire, and we are loosing altitude," exclaims the First Officer.
"Apply full throttles, and pull the extinguishers for one and three," barks the Captain.
As the First Officer follows the captain's orders, the obnoxious sound of engines exceeding maximum RPMs echoes throughout the cabin of the plane. With passengers screaming and with the airplane loosing altitude, the captain declares an emergency.
"Chicago Approach-United ...
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down the runway.
After skidding for 12,000 ft, the badly damaged aircraft finally comes to rest with no casualties. The pilot is responsible for saving the lives of all 285 passengers on board. The captain's training, experience, and high level of skill, are the reasons he was able to handle the emergency.
As an aviation enthusiast, my career goal is to become an airline pilot. In order to achieve this goal, it was necessary for me to research this profession in detail so that I could fully understand the responsibilities of an airline pilot, the training needed, and the total flight hours required to secure the position. During my research, I interviewed a United Airlines ...
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