Army MOS · Aviation
153L UH-72A Pilot
Overview
A UH-72A Pilot commands a multiengine utility helicopter in tactical and nontactical conditions and transports passengers, mail, or cargo for military purposes. The pilot supervises aircraft maintenance and loading operations to ensure load stability, balance, and compliance with aircraft limitations, and may also instruct aviators or support aircraft procurement.
Core Skills
- aircraft operations management
- crew and mission management
- flight planning and navigation
- aircraft systems knowledge
- maintenance oversight
- safety management
- logistics coordination
- training and instruction
- team leadership
- communication and coordination with ground and air assets
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
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Instrument-Helicopter Rating
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Amateur Extra Class · Funded
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: General Class · Funded
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Technician Class · Funded
Career Growth
- Helicopter Class Rating
- ASTM NCATT Onboard Communications & Safety Systems (OCS) · Funded
- Aircraft Dispatcher
- Airplane Instrument Rating
- Ground Instructor Certificate with a Basic Ground Instructor Rating · Funded
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.
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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