Army MOS · Aviation
152E AH-64E Pilot
Overview
AH-64E Pilots command attack and scout helicopters during tactical and nontactical operations in all weather conditions by day or night. They coordinate combat attack and scout operations, joint air attack team operations, indirect fire missions, reconnaissance, security, antiarmor, and combat maneuver missions while maintaining required aircrew training standards.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- mission planning and execution
- air operations coordination
- situational awareness
- risk assessment and management
- crew resource management
- tactical decision making
- communications discipline
- joint operations coordination
- training and mentoring
- after-action review and debriefing
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
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Commercial Pilot, Helicopter Rating
- Instrument-Helicopter Rating
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) · Funded · STAR
- Aviation Structures
Career Growth
- Basic Composites
- Certified Aerospace Technician Core
- Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant) · Funded · STAR
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Amateur Extra Class · Funded
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: General Class · 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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