Description
Pilots and commands attack and scout helicopters under tactical and nontactical conditions; operates aircraft during all types of meteorological conditions during day, night, and while using night vision goggles; coordinates, conducts, and directs tactical helicopter operations; participates in reconnaissance and security missions; maintains current flight status in accordance with established training requirements; knowledge and skills are equivalent to FAA commercial/instrument ratings on rotorcraft category aircraft. NOTE: Knowledge and skills may be equivalent to other FAA certificates/ratings (flight instructor, instrument instructor, ground instructor, airline transport pilot, flight engineer, etc.) or the applicant may be trained on additional categories of aircraft.
Core Skills
- mission planning and execution
- aeronautical decision making
- navigation and flight management
- situational awareness
- intelligence gathering and reporting
- communications procedures
- risk assessment and mitigation
- crew resource management
- tactical reconnaissance
- report writing and debriefing
- training and mentoring junior pilots
- use of night vision systems
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Rotorcraft-Helicopter)
- FAA Instrument Helicopter Rating
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (Helicopter)
- FAA Class I Medical Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
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