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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Pilots, Ship. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Far Vision75
2.Spatial Orientation70
3.Oral Expression65
4.Speech Clarity60
Control Precision60
6.Depth Perception55
Rate Control55
8.Glare Sensitivity50
Night Vision50
Response Orientation50
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Ability Area Scores

Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance.
75
82
Read a roadside billboardFocus a slide projectorDetect differences in ships on the horizon
Spatial Orientation
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
70
68
Use the floor plan to locate a store in a mallFind your way through a dark room without hitting anythingNavigate an ocean voyage using only the positions of the sun and stars
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
65
59
Cancel newspaper delivery by phoneGive instructions to a lost motoristExplain advanced principles of genetics to college freshmen
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
60
52
Call numbers in a bingo gameMake announcements over the loudspeaker at a sports eventGive a lecture to a large audience
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
60
57
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
55
61
Merge a car into traffic on a city streetOperate a crane to move materials from a truck bed to the groundThrow a long pass to a closely guarded teammate
Rate Control
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
55
52
Ride a bicycle alongside a joggerKeep up with a car that changes speedShoot a duck in flight
Glare Sensitivity
The ability to see objects in the presence of glare or bright lighting.
50
70
Drive on a familiar road on a cloudy daySee boats on the horizon when sailingSnow ski in bright sunlight
Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions.
50
55
Read street signs at dusk (just after sunset)Take notes during a slide presentationFind your way through the woods on a moonless night
Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
50
55
"When the doorbell and telephone ring at the same time, quickly select which to answer first"Hit either the automobile brake or gas pedal in a skid situation"In an out of control spacecraft, react quickly to restore control"