Accepting an airship role means more than just having a neat title. When a character takes an airship role, they gain proficiency in the tools and skills that role requires. Typically, these new features are specific to operation of the aircraft, but there are some roles that extend beyond the airship. As a character gains levels, they earn additional proficiencies, special equipment, and new features which they can use with the airship. These proficiencies are gained during the tiers of play level advancement milestones at 1st, 5th, 11th, and 17th levels.