Army MOS · Aviation
152C OH-6 Pilot
Overview
OH-6 Pilots command and fly attack and scout helicopters in tactical and nontactical conditions during the day, at night, and with night vision goggles. They coordinate and direct tactical helicopter operations, participate in reconnaissance and security missions, and maintain current flight status through established training requirements.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- mission planning
- real-time decision making
- risk management
- navigation and route planning
- crew resource management
- checklist and procedure execution
- operations coordination
- communication with command and control
- situational awareness
- safety management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Microsoft Office software
- Aeronautical charts
- AeroPlanner
- Airdata
- Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC
- AirSmith FlightPrompt
- ArduPilot Mission Planner
Civilian Career Paths
- Commercial Aviation
- Aviation Management
- Project Management
- Unmanned Systems
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Commercial Pilot, Helicopter Rating
- Instrument-Helicopter Rating
- ASTM NCATT Onboard Communications & Safety Systems (OCS) · Funded
- Airplane Instrument Rating
Career Growth
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Amateur Extra Class · Funded
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: General Class · Funded
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Technician Class · Funded
- Ground Instructor Certificate with a Basic Ground Instructor Rating · Funded
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) · Funded
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.
Related Occupations
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Airfield Operations Specialists
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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