Army MOS · Aviation
154E MH-47 Pilot
Overview
An MH-47 Pilot commands and operates cargo helicopters under tactical and non-tactical conditions during the day or night and in all types of weather. This pilot supports training, disaster relief, combat, combat support, and combat service support missions while maintaining aircrew training manual requirements.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- aircraft systems knowledge and operation
- mission planning and risk management
- crew resource management and leadership
- instrument and night operations
- navigation and flight management
- checklist discipline and procedural compliance
- incident reporting and debriefing
- training and mentoring junior aircrew
- coordination with ground and air assets
- safety management and hazard reporting
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
- Emergency Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Commercial Pilot, Helicopter Rating
- Instrument-Helicopter Rating
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) · Funded · STAR
- Aviation Structures
Career Growth
- Basic Composites
- Certified Aerospace Technician Core
- Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant) · Funded · STAR
- ASTM NCATT Onboard Communications & Safety Systems (OCS) · Funded
- Aircraft Dispatcher
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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