Army MOS · Aviation
152F AH-64A Attack Pilot
Overview
An AH-64A Attack Pilot commands attack and scout helicopters in tactical and nontactical conditions during the day, at night, and in varied weather. The pilot coordinates and directs tactical helicopter operations, participates in reconnaissance and security missions, and maintains flight status through established training requirements.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
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
- Unmanned Systems
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Commercial Pilot, Helicopter Rating
- Instrument-Helicopter Rating
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Amateur Extra Class · Funded
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: General Class · Funded
Career Growth
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Technician Class · Funded
- Helicopter Class Rating
- ASTM NCATT Onboard Communications & Safety Systems (OCS) · Funded
- Aircraft Dispatcher
- Airplane Instrument Rating
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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