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
- fixed-wing mission planning and execution
- instrument flight and navigation
- airborne ISR support and coordination
- radio and data communications
- airborne relay operations
- risk assessment and mitigation
- crew leadership and coordination
- technical systems monitoring and troubleshooting
- documentation and flight record management
- briefing and debriefing of missions
- coordination with intelligence and operations centers
- adherence to safety and regulatory standards
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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