Commercial Pilots
Flying rescue aircraft and commanding mission crews directly transfers to civilian commercial piloting and captain duties.
How to prepare: Have an FAA flight training provider review your flight records and identify gaps for the certificates and ratings needed for your intended commercial flying role. Commercial certification requires an appropriate medical exam, qualifying flight experience and knowledge, and written and practical flight exams; pilots must also pass periodic physical and practical flight examinations.
What the civilian work involves
- Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.
- Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
- Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Aeronautical charts