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The Air Force has a tremendous variety of career fields available to officers —each with unique challenges and rewards. If you know exactly what you're looking for, use the keyword search for a list of job titles and descriptions. Or, if you're interested in seeing what the Air Force has to offer, browse the different career fields in the pull-down menu.
Generalist Pilot
Duties and Responsibilities
In their every-day duties, Generalist Pilots monitor, evaluate and direct flying operations and training programs, as well as develop requirements for equipment and training. The Generalist Pilot must prepare and coordinate budgets, analyze rated manpower requirements and formulate personnel policies. Generalist Pilots are also responsible for preparing, coordinating and disseminating policy directives, implementing instructions and developing contingency plans.
Civilian Opportunities
Commercial Pilot
Duties and Responsibilities
Many pilots receive their training and original FAA licenses from the armed services. Commercial pilots need to obtain a private pilot license, an instrument rating, a commercial rating for single and/or multi engine, then an Airline Transport Pilot rating.
A commercial pilot plans and prepares for the flight, reviews flight tasking, and weather information. The pilot is responsible for filing flight plans and supervising flight planning and preparation. The pilot also ensures that the aircraft is inspected, loaded, equipped and manned pre-flight. The pilot operates aircraft controls and navigational equipment, and handles emergency situations necessary to safely land the aircraft.
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