The definition of a Professional Pilot

RC320 · Post by **RC320** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:59 am

Is it a pilot with any ticket who acts safe?

Is it a pilot with a commercial ticket who acts safe?

Is it a person who's profession is to fly aircraft and is being paid a salary to do so?

Is it a pilot who flies for the 'big boys'

Some of the few defenitions I've heard. Interesting question. What do you guys think the defenition of a 'Professional Pilot' is?

Hedley · Post by **Hedley** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:00 am

First, you tell me how high is up, ok?

trey kule · Post by **trey kule** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:03 am

Just read the title of this thread....how about the ability to spell correctly?

RC320 · Post by **RC320** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:09 am

oops, my mistake, thanks for pointing out

so now can we get back to answering the question please

trey kule · Post by **trey kule** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:14 am

Just could not resist. But Hedley pretty much got it right. Professionalism will mean different things to different people, and my definition would probably not be agreed upon by others.

Like a one armed man clapping, I think you have asked to difficult a question to get a serious proper answer..

chancellor · Post by **chancellor** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:27 am

It has very little to do with flying an airplane!

Snowgoose · Post by **Snowgoose** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:28 am

Main Entry: pro·fes·sion·al
Pronunciation: pr&-'fesh-n&l, -'fe-sh&-n&l
Function: adjective
1 a : of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession b : engaged in one of the learned professions c (1) : characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession (2) : exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace
2 a : participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs <a> b : having a particular profession as a permanent career <a> c : engaged in by persons receiving financial return <professional>
3 : following a line of conduct as though it were a profession <a>

Main Entry: pi·lot
Pronunciation: 'pI-l&t
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French pilote, from Italian pilota, alteration of pedota, from Middle Greek *pEdOtEs, from Greek pEda steering oars, plural of pEdon oar; probably akin to Greek pod-, pous foot -- more at FOOT
1 a : one employed to steer a ship : HELMSMAN b : a person who is qualified and usually licensed to conduct a ship into and out of a port or in specified waters c : a person who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft

RC320 · Post by **RC320** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 10:47 am

Snowgoose wrote:Main Entry: pro·fes·sion·al
Pronunciation: pr&-'fesh-n&l, -'fe-sh&-n&l
Function: adjective
1 a : of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession b : engaged in one of the learned professions c (1) : characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession (2) : exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace
2 a : participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs <a> b : having a particular profession as a permanent career <a> c : engaged in by persons receiving financial return <professional>
3 : following a line of conduct as though it were a profession <a>

Main Entry: pi·lot
Pronunciation: 'pI-l&t
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French pilote, from Italian pilota, alteration of pedota, from Middle Greek *pEdOtEs, from Greek pEda steering oars, plural of pEdon oar; probably akin to Greek pod-, pous foot -- more at FOOT
1 a : one employed to steer a ship : HELMSMAN b : a person who is qualified and usually licensed to conduct a ship into and out of a port or in specified waters c : a person who flies or is qualified to fly an aircraft or spacecraft

That is basically how I define it. Just tryin to see what the rest of you think. I'm having a debate with someone on what it means which is why I posted here, to see what the general consensus is.

Panama Jack · Post by **Panama Jack** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:30 pm

It's all about attitude (not arrogance, another word which is confused with attitude)

. ._ · Post by **. ._** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:59 pm

I'd say a professional pilot is one who is paid to fly. Flies safely, smoothly, accurately, efficiently and is courteous to everyone he or she meets during the course of his or her employment- from weather briefers to other air traffic to the guy that cleans the toilets in the airport.

I might have forgotten something there. But that's what I'd say a "professional" pilot is.

-istp

Justwannafly · Post by **Justwannafly** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:46 pm

istp wrote:I'd say a professional pilot is one who is paid to fly. Flies safely, smoothly, accurately, efficiently and is courteous to everyone he or she meets during the course of his or her employment- from weather briefers to other air traffic to the guy that cleans the toilets in the airport.

I might have forgotten something there. But that's what I'd say a "professional" pilot is.

-istp

I agree

wooden spoon · Post by **wooden spoon** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:46 pm

-safety
-comfort of your customers
-on time performance
-and if your going to be an ass,dont tell anybody your a pilot.

ScudRunner · Post by **ScudRunner** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:48 pm