Pilots HMH/M/L/A operate rotary wing aircraft on observation, transport, rescue, utility, and fire suppression missions.
Performs missions, such as observation, message pickup, transportation of troops and equipment, laying wire, hoisting, rescue, and fire suppression; Operates aircraft from land or sea with helicopter facilities; Operates aircraft from small fields in close coordination with ground troops; The HML/A pilot also performs spotting for naval gunfire and field artillery; Commands or may assist in commanding an aviation unit