Hard Skills
ExpertLow-Altitude Flight ManeuveringThe ability to pilot an aircraft at extremely low levels while maintaining precise control for effective crop coverage.
AdvancedChemical Application ManagementKnowledge of various agricultural chemicals, their dispersal rates, and the calibration of application equipment.
IntermediateAircraft Systems and MaintenanceRoutine inspection and maintenance of agricultural aircraft systems, including engines and dispersal hardware.
Soft Skills
ExpertSpatial Awareness and Hazard RecognitionThe capacity to perceive and avoid obstacles such as power lines, trees, and changing terrain in high-pressure environments.
AdvancedAeronautical Decision Making (ADM)A systematic approach to the mental process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to a given set of circumstances.