11UX Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot

Core Skills

• remote systems operations
• sensor and payload management
• intelligence collection tasking
• situational awareness and battlespace management
• mission planning and execution
• data interpretation and reporting
• checklist and procedure compliance
• crew resource management
• leadership and supervision
• multi-system monitoring

Civilian Career Paths

• Unmanned Systems
• Aviation Management
• Project Management
• Training and Education

Training & Development

What the 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.
• Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne.
• Use instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor.
• Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.