Army MOS · Aviation
154C CH-47D Pilot
Overview
A CH-47D Pilot flies and commands cargo helicopters under tactical and nontactical conditions during the day, at night, and in varied weather conditions. The pilot conducts hoist, internal and external load, supply, paradrop, rappelling, and water operations while participating in combat and combat support training and maintaining current flight status.
Minimum clearance: Secret
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
- training and mentoring junior aircrew
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
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Commercial Pilot, Helicopter Rating
- Instrument-Helicopter Rating
- ASTM NCATT Onboard Communications & Safety Systems (OCS) · Funded
- Aircraft Dispatcher
Career Growth
- Airplane Instrument 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
- 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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