Description
Pilots and commands attack and scout helicopter under tactical and nontactical conditions; operates aircraft during all types of meteorological conditions during day, night, and while using night vision goggles; coordinates, conducts, and directs tactical helicopter operations; participates in reconnaissance and security missions; maintains current flight status in accordance with established training requirements; knowledge and skills are equivalent to FAA commercial/instrument ratings on rotorcraft category aircraft. NOTE: Knowledge and skills may be equivalent to other FAA certificates/ratings (flight instructor, instrument instructor, ground instructor, airline transport pilot, flight engineer, etc.) or the applicant may be trained on additional categories of aircraft.
Core Skills
- rotary-wing flight operations (attack/scout)
- mission planning and risk assessment
- tactical employment of sensors and weapons
- navigation including instrument and night operations
- air-ground integration and communications
- crew resource management and leadership
- after-action review and mission debriefing
- flight and maintenance record management
- training and evaluation of junior aviators
- coordination with intelligence and fires elements
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Rotorcraft-Helicopter, Instrument)
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) – Rotorcraft
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (sUAS)
- Aircraft Type Ratings (as applicable)
- Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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