152G - AH-1 Attack Pilot (RC)

Civilian Roles Similar to AH-1 Attack Pilot (RC)

Aeromedical Evacuation, Attack Pilot, Aviator, Helicopter Aviator, Pilot, Pilot, Rotary Wing, Presidential Helicopter Pilot, Rescue Pilot, Rotary Wing Aviator , Training Pilot

Purpose of a AH-1 Attack Pilot (RC)

All five branches of the United States Military employ helicopter pilots for combat and non-combat purposes. Whether it is to transport cargo, perform search and rescue missions, or to get troops in or the wounded out, helicopters are often the go-to choice in the Military. Helicopters can take off and land on small areas, and they can hover.

Helicopter pilots are responsible and skilled officers who control and fly the many helicopters operated by the Services. They also perform combat maneuvers, spot and observe enemy positions, transport troops and equipment, and evacuate wounded troops. They are stationed at military bases or aboard aircraft carriers around the world.

What a AH-1 Attack Pilot (RC) Does

Pilot assigned aircraft on aeromedical evacuation missions which supervise in-flight treatment to sustain human life and relieve suffering Plan flights, ascertain factors such as load, weight, fuel supply, route, altitudes, or schedules, as necessary, to safely accomplish mission Supervise loading and unloading of aircraft to ensure load stability, balance, and adherence to aircraft load limitations Pilot and command assigned helicopter under tactical and non-tactical conditions for military purposes Conduct pre- and post-tactical mission briefings Perform aerial evasive maneuvers Train personnel to engage hostile forces with aircraft armament systems Maintain Aircrew Training Program requirements in appropriate aircraft Detect satisfactory and unsatisfactory aircraft system or flight performance Execute emergency operating procedures for assigned aircraft Transport passengers, mail, or cargo for military purposes Supervise aircraft maintenance Coordinate, conduct, and direct combat attack/scout helicopter operations, joint air attack team operations, and indirect fire missions Participate in anti-armor operations, reconnaissance missions, security missions, and combat maneuver operations Perform, supervise, or direct navigation, in-flight refueling, rescue operations, and cargo and passenger delivery Perform duties incident to operational test, developmental test, and executive support for helicopters Operate rotary wing aircraft on offensive air support, utility support, armed escort, and airborne missions

Training Provided for a AH-1 Attack Pilot (RC) While Serving

Officers typically enter the Military after they have completed a four-year college degree; enlisted service members can transition to officer positions through a variety of pathways and earn a degree while serving. Learn more about becoming an officer, here.

Like other officers, helicopter pilots complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training for helicopter pilots consists of academic and on-the-job instruction. Flight training consists of time spent in flight simulators, classroom training, computer based training, and actual time spent flying. Training content may include:

Principles of helicopter operation Helicopter inspection techniques Flying techniques and emergency procedures Combat skills and tactics Flight map drawing and reading

Typical AH-1 Attack Pilot (RC) Work Environment

Helicopter pilots are stationed at military bases or aboard aircraft carriers around the world. They fly in all types of weather conditions. Helicopter pilots take off and land from airports, forward landing areas, and ship landing decks.