Army MOS · Aviation
154F CH-47F Pilot
Overview
A CH-47F Pilot pilots and commands cargo helicopters under tactical and nontactical conditions. The pilot operates during the day or at night and in all meteorological conditions for training, disaster relief, combat, combat support, and combat service support missions.
Core Skills
- mission planning and execution
- 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
- communication with air traffic control
- weather impact assessment
- emergency procedures management
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
- Transportation 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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