Description
Pilots and commands attack and scout helicopters under tactical and non-tactical conditions. Operates aircraft during all types of meteorological conditions during day or night. Responsible for coordinating, conducting, and directing combat attack/scout helicopter operations, joint air attack team operations and indirect fire missions. Participates in anti-armor operations, reconnaissance missions, security missions, and combat maneuver operations. Functions as a direct combat participant with organic armament systems. Maintains aircrew training manual (ATM) requirements in appropriate aircraft.
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
- technical systems understanding
- team leadership
- time-critical problem solving
- report writing and documentation
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Rotorcraft
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) – Rotorcraft (if eligible)
- Type Rating – AH-64 or similar attack helicopter
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – Rotorcraft (optional)
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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