Army MOS · Aviation
152D OH-58D Pilot
Overview
OH-58D Pilots command utility and observation helicopters under tactical and nontactical conditions and transport passengers, mail, or cargo for military purposes. They supervise aircraft maintenance, loading, unloading, load balance, and compliance with aircraft load limits, and they may instruct aviators or support aircraft procurement.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- air mission planning and execution
- crew and team leadership
- aircraft systems and avionics familiarity
- maintenance oversight and quality assurance
- logistics and load planning
- flight operations documentation
- training and instruction
- situational awareness and decision-making
- communication with air and ground units
- safety management and compliance
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
- Transportation Management
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
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Amateur Extra Class · Funded
Career Growth
- 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
- Certified Flight Instructor: Helicopter · 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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