Plans flights, ascertains factors such as load, weight, fuel supply, route, altitudes or schedules missions.
Performs duties described in preceding skill levels.
Plans flights, ascertains factors such as load, weight, fuel supply, route, altitudes or schedules as necessary to safely accomplish mission; supervises loading and unloading of aircraft to ensure load stability, balance and adherence to aircraft load limitations; pilots and commands assigned aircraft under tactical and nontactical conditions for military purposes; conducts pre/post-administrative and tactical mission briefings; performs aeromedical evacuation missions; performs aerial evasive maneuvers; maintains Aircrew Training Program requirements in appropriate aircraft; detects satisfactory and unsatisfactory aircraft system or flight performance; executes emergency operating procedures for assigned aircraft; perform electronic surveillance and intelligence gathering missions.
Performs duties described in preceding skill levels; provides guidance, advice and counsel to commanders and other staff members.