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Rescue Pilot

Overview: The HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter serves as the primary aircraft for Air Force Reserve search and rescue missions during combat or emergency rescue operations. Two pilots, a flight engineer and an aerial gunner form the crew of this remarkable vehicle that can operate in any terrain.

Position: Officer

AFSC: 11HX

Specific Tasks:

  • Supervise mission planning, preparation, filing of flight plan and crew briefing 
  • Pilot aircraft and command crew 
  • Ensure aircraft is preflighted, inspected, loaded, equipped and manned for mission 
  • Conduct training of crewmembers and ensure operational readiness

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree; an undergraduate degree specializing in physical sciences, mathematics, administration, or management is desirable 
  • Commission as an officer in the Air Force Reserve  

Training:

  • For those without a prior military service commission, successful completion of the eight-week Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB, AL is required 
  • Completion of Air Force Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT)

For more information on how to attend Undergraduate Flying Training, please download the Undergraduate Flying Training Guidebook

For more information on how to join the AFR as a qualified pilot, please download the Pilot Opportunities Guidebook.