7532 Pilot VMM, V-22 Qualified

Core Skills

• aircraft operations and systems management
• mission planning and risk assessment
• navigation and route planning
• crew resource management and leadership
• radio communications and coordination
• checklist discipline and procedural compliance
• time-critical decision making
• safety management and incident reporting
• logbook and documentation management
• training and mentoring of junior personnel

Civilian Career Paths

• Commercial Aviation
• Aviation Management
• Project Management
• Training and Education

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.