arrying out pre-flight checks of instruments, engines and fuel
making sure that all safety systems are working properly
working out the best route based on weather reports and other information from air traffic control
following airport approach and landing instructions from air traffic control
checking flight data and making adjustments to suit weather changes
keeping passengers and crew informed about journey progress
writing flight reports after landing, including about any aircraft or flight path problems
on small planes helping to load and unload luggage or cargo.