How to become a CAP Mission Pilot

Below is a step-by-step list of instructions explaining how to become a pilot in Civil Air Patrol.

  1. The first step is be a current CAP Pilot with at least 175 hours PIC and 50 hours of cross country time. (You can also be designated a Transport Mission Pilot at just 100 hours PIC and 50 hours cross country time.) You must also have earned the Senior Member Level 1 and be GES  and OPSEC qualified.
  2. Take and pass the online test labelled "GES 117 Continuing Education Part 2." Download and print the certificate.
  3. Obtain a CAP BCUT communications qualification. These classes are offered regularly by most squadrons.
  4. QUALIFY as a MISSION SCANNER:
    1. Go to the CAP e-services website, download and print a Mission Scanner, SQTR training card and complete the “Prerequisites” section.
    2. Train for and complete all the Familiarization and Preparatory tasks. This can be done in either a classroom or one on one session. The trainer must be an approved Evaluator and follow the syllabus outlined in the “Aircrew & Flightline Tasks” bluebook.
    3. Train for and complete the Advanced Training portion of the SQTR. This training may be conducted during the required two mission flights. These flights may be conducted during either a Wing, Group or Squadron training exercise with a mission number.
    4. Process your completed Mission Scanner SQTR through channels and obtain designation as a Mission Scanner.
  5. Go to the CAP e-services website, download and print the Mission Pilot SQTR card, complete the “Prerequisites” section.
  6. Train for and complete all the Familiarization & Preparatory tasks. (see 4b)
  7. Train for and complete the Advanced Training portion of the SQTR. This training may be done on training flights conducted in accordance with approved training syllabus, a Wing or Group SAREX with a Wing approved mission number or an actual mission.
  8. Fly as a Mission Pilot trainee on two missions. These must be Wing approved Missions.
  9. Go to the National website, download and print a CAPF 91  checkride card.
  10. When your SQTR is complete, ask your Squadron Operations Officer or Commander to help you schedule a Form 91 check ride.
  11. Pass the oral and checkride!
  12. Enter all your Mission Pilot data into OPs Quals on the National website.
  13. Submit your completed CAP Form 91 to the Florida Wing Stan/Eval Officer, as you did your CAP Form 5.
  14. Submit copies of your completed CAPF 91 and SQTR through channels, as you did your Mission Scanner card.
  15. Provide your squadron with a copy all documentation and retain copies for your files.

Mission Pilot Questionnaire:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFB4bXM0NWlCZXlZd1FnOUczZFhXZUE6MQ