Designation

Purpose/Privileges

Requirements

Reference

CAP Pilot

Fly CAP corporate aircraft for proficiency flights (you pay expenses). Earns CAP Aeronautical Rating (wings).

• Private Pilot or better
• Annual CAPF 5 check flight, written exam.
• If High Performance (as per FAR 61):
• 100 hours PIC
• 10 hours PIC, 25 hours cross-country in High Performance if applicable

CAPR 60-1, 3-2(b)

Transport Mission Pilot

Transport personnel and/or materials in corporate aircraft.

• 18 years of age
• current and qualified CAP pilot
• 100 hours PIC, including 50 hours cross-country
• applicable classroom instruction
• knowledge of transport mission procedures

CAPR 50-15, 2-4(i)

Cadet Orientation Pilot

Serve as pilot in command on cadet orientation flights (funded). Teach CAPM 50-16 syllabus material to cadets.

• 21 years of age, or 18 and CFI
• 200 hours PIC
• CAPM 50-16 syllabus knowledge
• Written designation from Executive Director, Region or Wing Commander

CAPR 60-1, 3-2(e)

(Not a pilot designation)

Serve as SAR/DR mission aircrew observer.

• 18 years of age
• applicable classroom instruction;
• Radio Operators Authorization (ROA) card
• ES CAPF 116 questionnaire; ECI course 02130A, B
• 3 missions as trainee; demonstrate thorough knowledge
• participate in at least 1 mission (actual or training) in previous 2 years

CAPM 100-1

Search and Rescue (SAR)/Disaster Relief (DR) Mission Pilot

Serve as pilot in command of an aircrew on a SAR/DR mission.

• ROA card
• Emergency Services (ES) questionnaire (CAPF 116)
• 175 hours PIC and 50 hours cross country to begin formal training
• 200 hours PIC for check flight
• 3 missions as trainee
• CAPF 91 evaluation flight once every 2 years
• participate in at least 1 mission (actual or training) in previous 2 years

Note: Also qualifies as Mission Observer if classroom training completed, and includes scanning techniques and sighting characteristics.

CAPF 116

Counterdrug (CD) Mission Pilot

Serve as pilot in command of an aircrew on a CD mission.

• CAPF 101CN orientation class
• 2 years membership in CAP (waived if prior military or law enforcement experience)
• current SAR/DR mission pilot
• 200 hours PIC

CAPR 50-15, 2-4(g)

Instructor Pilot

Give flight instruction to CAP pilots in corporate aircraft.

• FAA Certified Flight Instructor
• Written designation from Executive Director, Region or Wing Commander

CAPR 60-1, 3-2(c)

Check Pilot

Perform CAPF 5 check flight evaluations.

• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) or Commercial + Instrument
• FAA Certified Flight Instructor
• Written designation from Exec. Dir., Region or Wing Commander (Texas: Check flight required)

CAPR 60-1, 3-2(d)

Mission Check Pilot

Perform CAPF 91 mission pilot evaluation flights.

• Highly experienced and qualified mission pilot
• CAPR 50-15, 55-1 knowledge
• Written designation from Exec. Dir., Region or Wing Commander (Florida: Check flight required)

CAPR 60-1, 3-2(g)