Commercial Pilots
Commanding utility helicopters to transport passengers, mail, and cargo directly supports civilian commercial helicopter flying.
How to prepare: Arrange a flight-record review with a civilian helicopter flight school to identify gaps in the applicable FAA certificates and ratings. Commercial pilot certification requires medical qualification and satisfaction of FAA flight-experience, knowledge, and examination requirements.
What the civilian 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.
- Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Aeronautical charts