As a Rescue Pilot in the Air National Guard, you may specialize in flying the Pave Hawk helicopter or even the King or Combat King aircraft, while mastering all aspects of advanced aviation. You’ll play a huge role in Air Guard mission success: not only do you fly the aircraft, you lead and train your aircrew as well. The lives of many hang in the balance whenever you take off on a new mission.You need a cool head and nerves of steel.