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The role of [[Pilot]] is a professional [[vocation]]. | The role of [[Pilot]] is a professional [[vocation]]. | ||
| + | * 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]] | ||
| − | * | + | ** That individual must often be qualified (and appropriately skilled) to perform the role. |
| − | * | + | * They may be called ''[[Flyer]]s''. when they helm an aircraft. |
== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
| − | + | The ''Role'' of [[Pilot]] is that of manoeuvring the vessel under their control through space or atmosphere. Thus the term may apply to those physically steering the vessel (when they may be known as the '''Helmsman'') or those instructing the [[Sophont]] physically steering the vessel. On smaller vessels, the [[Pilot]] may also be the [[Captain]]. | |
| − | === Specialist Roles === | + | Most legal jurisdictions require each [[starship]] and [[bigcraft|non-starship]] to have a pilot, who must have pilot skill. Similarly, [[Small craft]] require a pilot who must have [[ship's boat]] skill. Such legal requirements will usually note the types of certification required to prove the competence of the individual. |
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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]] | + | 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) | ||
| + | In {{Imperial}} space, certificates are issued by the {{Imperial}} [[Starport Authority]]. These certificates are recognised by most adjoining states. | ||
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | ||
{{Intermediate}} | {{Intermediate}} | ||
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{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
| − | | | + | |{{cite ludography|name=Starships|version=Classic Traveller|page=—}} |
| − | | | + | |{{cite ludography|name=High Guard|version=Classic Traveller|page=—}} |
| − | | | + | |{{cite ludography|name=Players' Manual|page=—}} |
| − | | | + | |{{cite ludography|name=The Traveller's Handbook|page=—}} |
| − | + | |{{cite ludography|name=T5 Core Rules|page=—}} | |
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}} | }} | ||
{{LE|Vocation|Crew}} | {{LE|Vocation|Crew}} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:38, 14 July 2020
The role of Pilot is a professional vocation.
- For the Close Orbit and Airspace Control Command Rank, see Pilot
- A pilot is a member of a ship's crew
- That individual must often be qualified (and appropriately skilled) to perform the role.
- They may be called Flyers. when they helm an aircraft.
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The Role of Pilot is that of manoeuvring the vessel under their control through space or atmosphere. Thus the term may apply to those physically steering the vessel (when they may be known as the 'Helmsman) or those instructing the Sophont physically steering the vessel. On smaller vessels, the Pilot may also be the Captain.
Most legal jurisdictions require each starship and non-starship to have a pilot, who must have pilot skill. Similarly, Small craft require a pilot who must have ship's boat skill. Such legal requirements will usually note the types of certification required to prove the competence of the individual.
Related Specialist Roles[edit]
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
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[edit]
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)
In Imperial space, certificates are issued by the Imperial Starport Authority. These certificates are recognised by most adjoining states.
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), —.
- Marc Miller, Frank Chadwick, John Harshman. High Guard (Game Designers Workshop, 1980), —.
- Marc Miller. Players' Manual (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), —.
- Martin Dougherty, Hunter Gordon. The Traveller's Handbook (QuikLink Interactive, 2002), —.
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), —.