Fixed wing pilot vs commercial pilot

Differences between fixed wing pilot and commercial pilot duties and responsibilities

Fixed wing pilot example responsibilities.

• Project manage the initial fielding of the RQ-11 tactical UAV system.
• Serve as a professional pilot managing a flight crew and ensuring safe transportation of VIP's internationally.
• Spearhead UAS integration into the national airspace system by facilitating new FAA UAS corridors and tripling available UAS training ranges.
• Perform extensive aircrew instruction and evaluation in actual aircraft, simulators and classroom to ensure the fighter wing's operational readiness.
• Participate in ATOS, DOD, and IOSA audits
• Perform all PIC duties on each trip.
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Commercial pilot example responsibilities.

• Serve as a professional pilot managing a flight crew and ensuring safe transportation of VIP's internationally.
• Instruct pilots in recurrent flight training and grind school for aircraft systems, FAA regulations, company policies and procedures.
• Grind school, IFR and advance simulator training.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with establish policies, directives, and FAA operation specifications.
• Assist with all aspects of administration, logistics and equipment inventory, ensuring successful financial execution.
• Arm airborne helicopter escort and SAR operations.
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