Army
AVIATION

MOS

152D

OH-58D Pilot

Description

Pilots and commands utility/observation helicopter under tactical and non-tactical conditions; transports passengers, mail, or cargo for military purposes; supervises aircraft maintenance; supervises loading and unloading to ensure load stability balance, and adherence to aircraft load limitations; may function as a service school instructor for aviators; may serve in aircraft procurement activities.

Core Skills

  • air mission planning and execution
  • risk assessment and mitigation
  • 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

Common Certifications

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Rotorcraft-Helicopter)
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate (Rotorcraft)
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
  • Crew Resource Management (CRM) Certification
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)

Civilian Career Paths

  • COMMERCIAL AVIATION
  • AVIATION MANAGEMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT

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