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Submitted by kevin.trulock on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 09:19
OVERVIEW The Black Hawk is the military's most versatile helicopter, suited for a variety of missions, including command and control, air assaults, medical evacuations, and lift operations. Capable of carrying four crew members (two pilots and two crew chiefs) plus a fully equipped 11-person infantry squad, the Black Hawk can also hold a 105 mm howitzer or a Humvee suspended below the aircraft during sling-load operations.
Submitted by kevin.trulock on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 09:17
DUTIES This position pilots and commands utility/observation helicopters under combat and noncombat conditions, and transports passengers, cargo or mail for military purposes.
OH-58 pilots also supervise aircraft maintenance and oversee loading and unloading to ensure load stability balance and adherence to aircraft load limitations. They may function as service school instructors for aviators or serve in aircraft procurement activities.