Description
Pilots and commands cargo helicopters under tactical and non-tactical conditions. Operates aircraft during all types of meteorological conditions during day or night. Performs military aircraft operations 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
- 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
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Rotorcraft
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) – Rotorcraft
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – Rotorcraft
- Type Rating (MH-47/CH-47 or civilian equivalent)
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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