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
- mission planning and execution
- navigation and route planning
- radio communications procedures
- airborne ISR coordination
- checklist-driven operations
- risk assessment and mitigation
- situational awareness in dynamic environments
- crew resource management and team leadership
- technical systems troubleshooting
- logbook and documentation accuracy
- time-critical decision-making
- adherence to regulatory and safety standards
- briefing and debriefing skills
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Airplane, Multi-Engine Land)
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
- FAA Instrument Rating
- Aircraft Type Ratings (as required)
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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