What Is a Professional Flight Engineer?
Professional flight engineers are responsible for making preflight, inflight and postflight inspections, adjustments and repairs. Professional flight engineers ensure that aircrafts are ready for travel by inspecting airplanes for fuel or oil leaks, electrical, hydraulic or pressurized malfunctions and any other possible defects. Before takeoff, professional flight engineers will verify passenger and cargo distribution and make sure that the weight and balance specifications are correct.