Mission Pilot
Those pilots that enjoy working in the demanding mission areas of search and rescue and disaster support should continue their training to become a mission pilot (MP). The mission pilot requirements are some of the most demanding but can be easily accomplished with the assistance of a mentor. You can find the requirements below on the Operations Qualifications page of eServices by clicking on “What Do I Need?”.
Below are the requirements to fly as a Mission Pilot.
Checklist
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Complete the General Emergency Services quiz
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Complete the requirements and be approved as a Mission Scanner
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Mission Scanner requirements can be found in Operations Qualifications
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Have at least 175 hours Pilot in Command time
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Familiarization and Preparatory Training
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Complete task O-2003, Grid Section Charts. The tasks can be found in the task guide.
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Complete task O-2004, Use a POC table.
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Complete task O-2009, Demonstrate Air/Ground Coordination
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Complete task O-2101, Describe how ELT’s are Detected
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Complete task P-2001, Discuss Mission Pilot Duties and Responsibilities
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Complete task P-2002, Discuss General CAP-Related Safety Requirements and Issues
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Complete task P-2003, Discuss Type of Flights Performed by CAP Aircrews
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Complete task P-2004, Discuss Security Concerns and Procedures
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Complete task P-2005, Discuss Mission Pilot Responsibilities During a Mission
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Complete task P-2028, Discuss Crew Resource Management
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Advanced Training
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Complete CAPT 117 ES Continuing Education Exam – Part 2
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Complete task O-2001, Operate the Aircraft Audio Panel
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Complete task O-2005, Operate the Aircraft DF
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Complete task O-2006, Perform ELT Searches
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Complete task O-2007, Locate and Silence an ELT on the Ground
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Complete task O-2008, Complete a Mission Sortie
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Complete task O-2102, Demonstrate Planning and Flying a Route Search
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Complete task O-2103, Demonstrate Planning and Flying a Parallel Track Search
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Complete task O-2104, Demonstrate Planning and Flying a Creeping Line Search
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Complete task O-2105, Demonstrate Planning and Flying a Point Based Search
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Complete task O-2106, Plan and Command a CAP Flight
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Complete task O-2107, Prepare for a Trip to a Remote Mission Base
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Complete task P-2119, Demonstrate how to complete a CAP aircraft inspection
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Complete Incident Command System course ICS 100
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Complete Incident Command System course ICS 200 - IS-200
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Complete Incident Command System course ICS 700 - IS-700
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Complete Introductory Communication User Training (ICUT)
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Participate in 2 exercises as a SAR/ES Mission Pilot trainee
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Have 200 hours as Pilot in Command
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Complete Mission Pilot flight check CAPF 91