How are the pilot and the captain different?

An aircraft must always have a nominated senior pilot who is in overall charge of the aircraft, this pilot is the Captain. If both pilots are Command Course qualified, one pilot will take responsibility for the flight and will be referred to as ‘Commander’.

Who is responsible pilot or captain?

The role of a pilot is that of an adviser. Contrary to common belief, the pilot does not take over command of the ship from the captain. The captain stays in command and is ultimately responsible for the ship. A pilot may assume the conduct of the ship, but only with permission of the master.

Who must decide who the pilot flying and pilot monitoring will be for the remainder of the flight or for any specific phase of flight?

the pilot in command
Before a flight departs, the pilot in command must decide who the Pilot Flying and Pilot Monitoring will be for the remainder of the flight, or for any specific phase of flight (e.g. take-off, approach or landing).

What is the role of the co-pilot?

A co-pilot is a first officer in a flight crew that works to assist the captain in safely navigating the plane. In this career, your job duties begin well before departure and include conducting pre-flight weather briefings, preparing the cabin for radio communications, and setting up other equipment.

Is a pilot a captain?

All Captains are pilots. Not all pilots are Captains. Captain is a position in the airline industry and denotes the pilot who sits in the left seat and is the designated pilot in command. The other pilot is the First Officer and sits in the right seat.

What is a captain on a plane?

A plane captain is responsible for conducting a final examination of the aircraft and guiding the pilots out onto the runway. Plane captains possess extensive knowledge of their designated aircraft and can determine if there are any last minute discrepancies that could potentially ground the aircraft. (