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

• Complete the General Emergency Services quiz

• Complete the requirements and be approved as a Mission Scanner

  • Mission Scanner requirements can be found in Operations Qualifications 

• Have at least 175 hours Pilot in Command time

• Familiarization and Preparatory Training

  • Complete task O-2003, Grid Section Charts.  The tasks can be found in the task guide.

  • Complete task O-2004, Use a POC table.

  • Complete task O-2009, Demonstrate Air/Ground Coordination

  • Complete task O-2101, Describe how ELT’s are Detected

  • Complete task P-2001, Discuss Mission Pilot Duties and Responsibilities

  • Complete task P-2002, Discuss General CAP-Related Safety Requirements and Issues

  • Complete task P-2003, Discuss Type of Flights Performed by CAP Aircrews

  • Complete task P-2004, Discuss Security Concerns and Procedures

  • Complete task P-2005, Discuss Mission Pilot Responsibilities During a Mission

  • Complete task P-2028, Discuss Crew Resource Management

• Advanced Training

  • Complete CAPT 117 ES Continuing Education Exam – Part 2

  • Complete task O-2001, Operate the Aircraft Audio Panel

  • Complete task O-2005, Operate the Aircraft DF

  • Complete task O-2006, Perform ELT Searches

  • Complete task O-2007, Locate and Silence an ELT on the Ground

  • Complete task O-2008, Complete a Mission Sortie

  • Complete task O-2102, Demonstrate Planning and Flying a Route Search

  • Complete task O-2103, Demonstrate Planning and Flying a Parallel Track Search

  • Complete task O-2104, Demonstrate Planning and Flying a Creeping Line Search

  • Complete task O-2105, Demonstrate Planning and Flying a Point Based Search

  • Complete task O-2106, Plan and Command a CAP Flight

  • Complete task O-2107, Prepare for a Trip to a Remote Mission Base

  • Complete task P-2119, Demonstrate how to complete a CAP aircraft inspection

  • Complete Incident Command System course ICS 100

  • Complete Incident Command System course ICS 200 - IS-200

  • Complete Incident Command System course ICS 700 - IS-700

  • Complete Introductory Communication User Training (ICUT)

  • Participate in 2 exercises as a SAR/ES Mission Pilot trainee

• Have 200 hours as Pilot in Command

• Complete Mission Pilot flight check CAPF 91