7507 Pilot VMA FRS Basic AV-8B

Core Skills

• Mission planning and execution
• Use of digital mission planning systems
• Situational awareness and decision-making under pressure
• Systems management of aircraft avionics and weapons
• Data interpretation from sensors and targeting systems
• Risk management and safety compliance
• Leadership and crew coordination
• Briefing and debriefing with stakeholders
• Cross-functional coordination with ground and air units
• Adaptability to rapidly changing conditions

Civilian Career Paths

• Commercial Aviation
• Aviation Management
• Unmanned Systems
• Project Management

Training & Development

What the Work Involves

• Use instrumentation to guide flights when visibility is poor.
• Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
• Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
• Respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions.
• Inspect aircraft for defects and malfunctions, according to pre-flight checklists.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.