Hard Skills
ExpertPrecision Low-Level FlyingThe capability to maneuver heavy aircraft at low altitudes and high speeds while accounting for smoke, turbulence, and terrain.
IntermediateWildland Fire Behavior AnalysisThe technical knowledge of how weather, topography, and fuel types affect fire spread and intensity.
AdvancedAircraft Systems and Avionics TroubleshootingThe ability to interpret cockpit displays and manage mechanical failures or malfunctions during critical flight phases.
Soft Skills
AdvancedCrew Resource Management (CRM)The effective use of all resources, including crew members and technical systems, to ensure flight safety and operational efficiency.
ExpertAeronautical Decision Making (ADM)A systematic approach to the mental process used by pilots to determine the best course of action in response to a given set of circumstances.