ensuring all information on the route, weather, passengers and aircraft is received;
using that information to create a flight plan which details the altitude for the flight, route to be taken and amount of fuel required;
ensuring the fuel levels balance safety with economy and supervising the loading and fuelling of the aircraft;
ensuring all safety systems are working properly;
briefing the cabin crew before the flight and maintaining regular contact throughout the flight;
carrying out pre-flight checks on the navigation and operating systems;
communicating with air traffic control before take-off and during flight and landing;
ensuring noise regulations are followed during take off and landing;
understanding and interpreting data from instruments and controls;
making regular checks on the aircraft's technical performance and position, on weather conditions and air traffic during flight;
communicating with passengers using the public address system;
reacting quickly and appropriately to environmental changes and emergencies;
updating the aircraft logbook and writing a report at the end of the flight noting any incidents or problems with the aircraft.