Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
7563 Pilot HMLA UH-1Y Qualified
Overview
UH-1Y qualified HMLA pilots operate rotary wing aircraft on offensive air support and utility support missions. They also fly armed escort and airborne supporting arms coordination missions.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- mission planning and execution
- tactical data link employment
- close air support and escort coordination
- risk assessment and mitigation
- crew and team leadership
- checklist and procedure discipline
- after-action review and lessons learned
- joint and coalition coordination
- situational awareness in dynamic environments
- clear and concise radio communications
Civilian Software & Tools
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Microsoft Office software
- Aeronautical charts
- AeroPlanner
- Airdata
- Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC
- AirSmith FlightPrompt
- ArduPilot Mission Planner
Civilian Career Paths
- Commercial Aviation
- Aviation Management
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Rotorcraft
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Career Growth
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Rotorcraft
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Rotorcraft
Also Common
- FAA Aircraft Type Rating
What the 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.
- Consider airport altitudes, outside temperatures, plane weights, and wind speeds and directions to calculate the speed needed to become airborne.
- Use instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor.
- Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
Related Occupations
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Airfield Operations Specialists
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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