Description
Pilots and commands attack and scout helicopters 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
- mission planning and execution
- tactical reconnaissance and security
- navigation and instrument flight
- night vision goggle operations
- air-ground integration and coordination
- crew resource management
- risk management and safety
- radio and data communications
- after action review and reporting
- training and mentoring aircrews
- time-critical decision making
- situational awareness
- leadership and team coordination
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Rotorcraft/Helicopter
- FAA Instrument Rating – Helicopter
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) – Helicopter
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – Helicopter
- FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107)
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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