Description
Pilots and commands fixed-wing utility aircraft under tactical and nontactical conditions; operates aircraft during day and night; transports passengers and cargo; routinely performs instrument flight procedures, navigation, and airborne weather radar interpretation; performs military intelligence and airborne radio relay missions; maintains current flight status in accordance with established training requirements; knowledge and skills are equivalent to FAA commercial/instrument ratings on fixed wing category aircraft. Knowledge and skills may be equivalent to other FAA certificates/ratings (flight instructor, instrument instructor, ground instructor, airline transport pilot, flight engineer, etc.) or the applicant may be trained on additional categories of aircraft.
Core Skills
- airborne communications management
- radio and data link operations
- tactical mission planning
- navigation systems operation
- airborne ISR coordination
- situational awareness tools usage
- mission debrief and reporting
- checklist and procedure compliance
- risk assessment and mitigation
- crew resource management
- training and standardization oversight
- technical documentation interpretation
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Single/Multi-Engine Land)
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
- FAA Instrument Rating
- Aircraft Type Ratings (as required by employer)
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Data sourced from official Army publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.