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Transcription: Assisting the commander and second in the chain of command is the pilot. Major responsibilities of the pilot involve controlling and operating the shuttle, which includes maneuvering the orbiter for docking and payload handling. Both commander and pilot work together in the crew station and assist with both payload deployment as well as retrieval operations using the remote manipulator arm and other equipment.