What qualifications do Fish & Wildlife pilots have?
The average hour level for our pilots is about 5000 hours, however, the basic initial entry requirement is 500 hours, a commercial and instrument rating, and a class two medical certificate. A few of the Service pilots were trained in the military but many have a civilian aviation background and a degree in biology or special training in law enforcement. A love of nature and a desire to have an impact on our ecology coupled with skills in aviation are the winning combination of the Fish & Wildlife Service pilot.
