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7516 - Pilot VMFA FRS Basic F-35B Pilot

Summary

VMFA Pilots operate network enabled and digitally interoperable fighter-attach aircraft to provide aviation support across the full spectrum of combat operations.

Prerequisites

Security requirement: top secret security clearance eligibility.

Must complete The Centrifuge-Based Flight Environment Trainer Course (A17KZA1 or M17P2E3).

Requirements

OPNAV directed training seat allocations and funding will be coordinated between TECOM and/or MATSG-21.

POI CID

None

Duties

Provides five of six functions of Marine Aviation in all weather, day/night conditions to include offensive air support, anti-air warfare, electronic warfare, assault support and reconnaissance.

Provides air defense during all weather conditions, day and night, by coordinating with airborne and/or ground control intercept units to intercept and destroy attacking enemy aircraft and missiles.

Operates from naval shipping, expeditionary fields, and/or land bases.

Commands or assists in commanding an aviation unit.

Related SOC Title & Code

Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 53-2011.

None.