Army
AVIATION

MOS

155F

Jet Aircraft Pilot

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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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.