Description
Pilots and command helicopters under tactical and non-tactical conditions. Operates aircraft during all types of meteorological conditions during day or night. Performs military aircraft operation in support of peacetime training, disaster relief and combat, combat support and combat service support missions. Maintains aircrew training manual (ATM) requirements in appropriate aircraft.
Core Skills
- mission planning and execution
- airborne communications systems operation
- navigation and avionics systems familiarity
- situational awareness and real-time decision-making
- risk assessment and mitigation
- crew resource management and team leadership
- technical checklist and procedure execution
- incident and anomaly reporting
- training and mentoring of aircrew
- coordination with ground command and control elements
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Rotorcraft-Helicopter)
- FAA Instrument Helicopter Rating
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (Helicopter)
- FAA Class I Medical Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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