flight engineering

Flight engineering involves managing and maintaining the systems that keep an aircraft safe and operational during flight. Flight engineers monitor engines, navigation systems, fuel, electrical systems, and environmental controls, ensuring everything functions correctly. They troubleshoot issues, coordinate with pilots, and make adjustments as needed to maintain optimal performance and safety. In modern aircraft, many of these tasks are automated, but flight engineers remain essential for complex systems, system integration, and handling in-flight emergencies, bridging the gap between aircraft technology and crew to ensure a smooth, safe journey.