Army
AVIATION

MOS

153D

UH-60 Pilot

Description

Pilots and commands multiengine utility helicopter under tactical and non-tactical conditions; transports passengers, mail, or cargo for military purposes; supervises aircraft maintenance; supervises loading and unloading to ensure load stability balance, and adherence to aircraft load limitations; may function as a service school instructor for aviators; may serve in aircraft procurement activities.

Core Skills

  • air mission planning and execution
  • risk assessment and mitigation
  • crew resource management and teamwork
  • checklist and procedure compliance
  • aircraft systems troubleshooting coordination
  • logistics and load planning
  • operations center communication and reporting
  • training and mentoring of pilots and crew
  • situational awareness and decision making
  • documentation and logbook management

Common Certifications

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Rotorcraft)
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Rotorcraft
  • OEM Type Rating (UH-60/S-70)
  • FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Rotorcraft
  • OSHA 30-Hour General Industry

Civilian Career Paths

  • COMMERCIAL AVIATION
  • AVIATION MANAGEMENT
  • UNMANNED SYSTEMS
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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