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The role of [[Pilot]] is a professional [[vocation]].
 
The role of [[Pilot]] is a professional [[vocation]].
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* For the [[Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command]] [[Rank]], see [[Pilot Officer|Pilot]]
 
* A pilot is a member of a [[ship]]'s [[crew]]
 
* A pilot is a member of a [[ship]]'s [[crew]]
 
* An individual must be qualified (skilled) to perform the role.
 
* An individual must be qualified (skilled) to perform the role.
* Some call them ''[[Flyer]]s.''  
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* They may be called ''[[Flyer]]s''. when they command aircraft.
  
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
== Description ([[Specifications]]) ==
 
Each [[starship]] and [[bigcraft|non-starship]] requires a pilot, who must have pilot skill. [[Small craft]] require a pilot who must have [[ship's boat]] skill.
 
Each [[starship]] and [[bigcraft|non-starship]] requires a pilot, who must have pilot skill. [[Small craft]] require a pilot who must have [[ship's boat]] skill.
  
=== Specialist Roles ===
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=== Related Specialist Roles ===
 
* [[Communications Specialist]]
 
* [[Communications Specialist]]
 
* [[Computer Specialist]]
 
* [[Computer Specialist]]
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== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
 
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) ==
[[Flight School (IN)|Flight School]], Naval [[Pilot Branch|pilot]] or [[Flight Branch|flight branches]].
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Typically, Pilots will gain their experience in Merchant Service or through [[Flight School (IN)|Flight School]] or through the [[Imperial Navy]]'s [[Pilot Branch|pilot]] or [[Flight Branch|flight branches]].
  
 
=== Professional Certification ===
 
=== Professional Certification ===
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* Level 3 (Experienced / Expert)
 
* Level 3 (Experienced / Expert)
 
* Level 4 or more (Master)
 
* Level 4 or more (Master)
 
==Hierarchy==
 
E1-Pilot
 
E2-Flight Leader
 
E3-Squadron Leader
 
E4-Staff Major
 
E5-Group Leader
 
  
 
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
 
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) ==
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{{Detail}}
 
{{Detail}}
 
{{Sources
 
{{Sources
|S1= {{cite ludography|name=Starships|version=Classic Traveller|page=—}}
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|{{cite ludography|name=Starships|version=Classic Traveller|page=—}}
|S2= {{cite ludography|name=High Guard|version=Classic Traveller|page=—}}
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|{{cite ludography|name=High Guard|version=Classic Traveller|page=—}}
|S3= {{cite ludography|name=Players' Manual|page=—}}
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|{{cite ludography|name=Players' Manual|page=—}}
|S4= {{cite ludography|name=COACC|page=—}}
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|{{cite ludography|name=The Traveller's Handbook|page=—}}
|S5= {{cite ludography|name=The Traveller's Handbook|page=—}}
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|{{cite ludography|name=T5 Core Rules|page=—}}
|S6= {{cite ludography|name=T5 Core Rules|page=—}}
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{LE|Vocation|Crew}}
 
{{LE|Vocation|Crew}}

Revision as of 10:19, 14 July 2020

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The role of Pilot is a professional vocation.

Description (Specifications)

Each starship and non-starship requires a pilot, who must have pilot skill. Small craft require a pilot who must have ship's boat skill.

Related Specialist Roles

History & Background (Dossier)

Typically, Pilots will gain their experience in Merchant Service or through Flight School or through the Imperial Navy's pilot or flight branches.

Professional Certification

An individual's skill as a Pilot is rated by their Certificate:

  • Level 1 (Qualified)
  • Level 2 (Competent)
  • Level 3 (Experienced / Expert)
  • Level 4 or more (Master)

References & Contributors (Sources)

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