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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.
Helicopter Pilot
Duties and Responsibilities
The Helicopter Pilot's primary responsibility is the safety of the crew and cargo. To that end, the Airlift Pilot must plan and prepare for missions through such measures as reviewing intelligence and weather information, filing flight plans and briefing the crew, and ensuring that the aircraft is inspected, loaded, equipped and manned for mission.
The Helicopter Pilot must possess extensive knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures and mission tactics. As pilot and crew commander, duties also include operating aircraft controls and equipment, in-flight refueling, cargo and passenger delivery, and training crewmembers.
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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