Description
Pilots and commands cargo helicopters under tactical and nontactical conditions; operates aircraft during all types of meteorological conditions during day, night, and while using night vision goggles; performs hoist, internal/external load, supply, paradrop/rappelling, and water operations; routinely participates in combat and combat support training; maintains current flight status in accordance with established training requirements; knowledge and skills are equivalent to FAA commercial/instrument ratings on rotorcraft category aircraft. 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
- cargo and personnel airlift mission planning
- weight and balance and load planning
- radio communications and coordination
- NVG and all-weather operations
- risk assessment and safety management
- crew leadership and coordination
- supervision of loading and unloading operations
- technical systems monitoring and troubleshooting
- checklist and SOP compliance
- documentation and flight record management
- coordination with ground, logistics, and operations units
- training and mentoring junior aircrew
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Rotorcraft-Helicopter)
- FAA Instrument Rating (Helicopter)
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) – Rotorcraft
- CH-47 Type Rating (if available/required)
- FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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