Description
Pilots and commands fixed-wing utility aircraft under tactical and nontactical conditions; operates aircraft during all types of meteorological conditions 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
- aircraft operations and navigation
- instrument flight and systems management
- mission planning and execution
- airborne communications and radio relay
- situational awareness and risk management
- checklist discipline and procedural compliance
- crew resource management and leadership
- flight data interpretation and reporting
- weather analysis and decision making
- logbook and records management
- coordination with air traffic control and operations centers
- briefing and debriefing skills
- use of mission planning software
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Multi-Engine Land)
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
- FAA Instrument Rating
- Type Rating (C-12/King Air 200/350 as applicable)
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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