Commercial Pilots
Operating rotary-wing aircraft to transport heavy equipment, troops, and supplies directly supports civilian commercial helicopter transport work.
How to prepare: Have a civilian flight school review your military flight records against the FAA certificates and ratings needed for your intended helicopter work. Commercial certification requires meeting applicable medical, flight-experience, and knowledge requirements and passing written and practical examinations.
What the civilian 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.
- Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Aeronautical charts