Jet planes do not fly themselves. A crew of people operates a jet plane. The pilot flies the plane. Other trained people help make sure the plane’s systems operate correctly. They also help steer and locate places the plane must go.
A copilot helps the pilot fly and keep track of the plane’s systems.
Flight attendants help passengers. Flight attendants bring food and drinks and answer questions. They also make sure passengers keep their seat belts on.
Ground crews load luggage onto planes. They put fuel in the plane. They show pilots where to go when the plane is on the ground.
A flight attendant hands out lunch to passengers.
Jet planes can be huge. It takes a lot of people to operate them! Pilots, flight attendants, and other crew members need training. They learn how the plane works. They practice what to do if something goes wrong.
Are you interested in jet planes? Maybe one day you could become a member of the crew!
A ground crew member helps a jet pilot see which way to go.
Flying machines have been around longer than you might think. Ask a librarian or teacher about the earliest flying machines. How did people begin to fly? Ask for help to learn about this, too.
