Marine Corps MOS · Aviation
7566 Pilot HMH CH-53E Qualified
Overview
An HMH CH-53E pilot operates a rotary wing aircraft to provide assault support transportation. The pilot transports heavy equipment, combat troops, and supplies.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- mission planning with digital systems
- airspace and route planning tools usage
- risk assessment and mitigation
- situational awareness and decision making
- crew resource management
- technical systems troubleshooting (avionics/user-level)
- data recording and debrief analysis
- checklist and procedure compliance
- briefing and debriefing
- team leadership and training
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
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
Career Growth
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Rotorcraft
- Type Rating, CH-53 or similar
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Rotorcraft
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.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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