NATOPS Ch 5 Flashcards
Pilot Qualifications
Pilots shall be designated in writing by the CO in accordance with CNAF 3710.7 and this manual. Pilots shall be designated using the following classification: H-60 Pilot Qualified in Model, MH-60R Helicopter Second Pilot, MH-60R Helicopter Aircraft Commander, and MH-60R Functional Checkflight Pilot, MH-60R NATOPS Instructor, MH-60R Assistant NATOPS Instructor, Night Vision Device Pilot, and Night Vision Device Pilot Instructor. Tactical/mission qualifications shall be attained per applicable Type/Wing Commander instructions.
MH-60R HAC Requirements
In addition to complete the requirements set forth for an MH-60R H2P, an MH-60R HAC shall:
- Meet the requirements for HAC specified in CNAF M-3710.7
- Satisfactorily complete an approved MH-60R HAC PQS syllabus.
Note: Prior H-60 HACs are not required to complete applicable H2P syllabus.
Minimum pilot currency requirements
An MH-60R pilot shall meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered current in model:
- Maintain a current NATOPS evaluation in model
- Maintain a current instrument rating in accordance with CNAF M-3710.7
- Satisfy night an instrument minimum flying hours as set forth in CNAF M-3710.7
Min flightcrew requirements: Non-tactical/familiarization flights
Two H2Ps or one HAC and a qualified observer
Min flightcrew requirements: FCF
One FCP, one qualified observer, and one aircrewman or TFO crewmember
Min flightcrew requirements: Orientation flights
One HAC, one qualified observer, and one aircrewman
Min flightcrew requirements: Utility missions (passenger and cargo transport, ferry flights, etc.)
One HAC, one PQM, and one aircrewman
Min flightcrew requirements: SAR missions
One HAC, one PQM, one MH-60R aircrewman, and one H-60 search and rescue aircrewman
Min flightcrew requirements: SUW/ASW missions
One HAC, one ATO, and one Sensor Operator
Min flightcrew requirements: Note
Squadron COs are authorized to grant waivers of aircrew qualification requirements when the experience of the individual warrants such action.
Min flightcrew requirements: Flight from Air Capable Ships
Day VMC flights shall include a minimum of two H2Ps and one helicopter aircrewman, or one HAC, one qualified observer, and one helicopter aircrewman. Night or IMC flights shall include a minimum of one HAC, one PQM, and one helicopter aircrewman.
Min flightcrew requirements: Instrument flight
In addition to the requirements set for in CNAF M-3710.7, flightcrew for planned instrument flight shall consist of one HAC and one Designated Naval Aviator (DNA) or two H2Ps. Flights in which IMC conditions are simulated through visually restrictive devices shall include a qualified observer in the cabin area. All pilots must hold a valid instrument rating with the exception of the DNA who is receiving instrument refresher training, or if on an instrument checkflight.
