Overview
The Black Hawk is the military's most versatile helicopter, suited for a variety of missions, including command and control, air assaults, medical evacuations, and lift operations. Capable of carrying four crew members (two pilots and two crew chiefs) plus a fully equipped 11-person infantry squad, the Black Hawk can also hold a 105 mm howitzer or a Humvee suspended below the aircraft during sling-load operations.
Job duties
- Pilot, navigate, and communicate under combat and noncombat conditions
- Operate aircraft in all types of weather conditions during the day and night and under night-vision systems
- Perform all military aircraft operations, including:
- Reconnaissance
- Security
- Gunnery
- Rescue
- Air assault
- Internal/external load
- Paradrop/rappelling operations
Training
Training details are confirmed with an Army National Guard recruiter.
Civilian career relevance
The technical and leadership experience developed in this role may support related civilian career pathways.
Recruiter verification required. North Dakota availability, qualifications, training length, incentives and service terms can change.
Source: Army National Guard career record · Updated 2025-07-02