Commercial Pilots
Piloting fighter aircraft and commanding crews on combat and training missions transfers directly to civilian aircraft operation and crew responsibilities.
How to prepare: Have an FAA flight school review your flight records against commercial pilot certificate and rating requirements. Certification requires the appropriate medical exam, detailed flight experience and knowledge requirements, and written and practical flight exams.
What the civilian work involves
- Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
- Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.
- Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Aeronautical charts