Commercial Pilots
Piloting assigned aircraft on aeromedical evacuation missions transfers directly to civilian aircraft operation under changing terrain and weather conditions.
How to prepare: Have a civilian flight school review your flight records against FAA certificate, rating, flight-experience and examination requirements for your intended aircraft and operation. Confirm FAA medical certification separately, then compare your flight experience with each employer's hiring requirements.
What the civilian work involves
- Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
- Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.
- Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Aeronautical charts