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The advent of computer technology and the [[glass cockpit]] has eliminated the requirement for flight engineers on modern airliners. However, older aircraft (that still fly today) such as the [[Boeing 747]]-100, -200, -SP and -300, [[Boeing 727]], [[Lockheed L-1011]], and [[McDonnell Douglas DC-10]] still require flight engineers. Newer aircraft monitor systems automatically, by computer, and report malfunctions directly to the pilot-in-command and the copilot.

Some air transport organizations refer to the flight engineer as a [[Second Officer]] if he or she is also a pilot.

[[Category:Transportation occupations]]