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
- mission planning and execution
- aviation operations management
- airspace deconfliction and coordination
- risk management and safety compliance
- crew resource management
- navigation and flight planning systems usage
- checklist and procedure adherence
- training and standardization management
- incident reporting and after action review
- technical documentation and logbook management
- decision making under stress
- team leadership and supervision
- communication with air traffic control
- weather impact assessment
- emergency procedures management
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Rotorcraft)
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate (Rotorcraft)
- FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
- Type Rating (as required by employer/aircraft)
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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