Description
VMFA Pilots operate network enabled and digitally interoperable fighter-attach aircraft to provide aviation support across the full spectrum of combat operations.
Core Skills
- network-enabled mission planning and execution
- multi-domain sensor and data fusion
- tactical data link and network management at operator level
- situational awareness and decision making under pressure
- joint and coalition interoperability
- systems and avionics troubleshooting at operator level
- C2 and communications management
- threat assessment and electronic environment awareness
- after-action review and data-driven improvement
- technical and operational reporting
- briefing and debriefing cross-functional teams
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Multi-Engine Land)
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
- Aircraft Type Rating (F-35 equivalent or similar jet)
- FAA Class I Medical Certificate
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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