737X Air Vehicle Pilot CWO

Core Skills

• unmanned aircraft systems operations
• mission planning and execution
• airborne systems monitoring
• communications and data link management
• checklist and procedural compliance
• safety and risk management
• crew coordination and communication
• training and standardization
• multi-system situational awareness
• coordination with maintenance and engineering teams

Civilian Career Paths

• Unmanned Systems
• Aviation Management
• Project Management

Training & Development

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.

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.