Fleet Pilot certifies you to pilot multicrew vessels in PvP — frigates and dropships. These are high-value assets that directly impact battle outcomes. Nothing hurts the night more than having a ship of eight go down.
The evaluation tests you under combat conditions, not just in open space. New S(3) pilots will likely not have the skills needed yet — this cert is earned, not fast-tracked.
Member can operate frigates in combat and fly dropship insertions under fire.
Member has passed the Frigate Combat Test and the Dropship Test (continual landing program). Certified to fly org multicrew assets in live operations.
Stay mobile, manage shield faces, direct turret crew. A stationary frigate is a dead frigate.
Fast landings under stress. All landings done at speed. Indicate approach direction to ground team.
Active shield rotation under fire. A skill that requires real practice — learn it before the eval.
Utility Pilot must also be complete before Squadron Pilot. Both Tier 1 specialist certs are required — run them concurrently.
Live combat with a Squadron Leader or higher. Stay mobile, manage shield faces, direct turret crew. Stationary combat is an automatic fail.
FrigateDone in an Asgard or Valkyrie. All landings at speed. Indicate approach direction to ground team. Two chances per landing test.
DropshipPass
Watch Out For
The instinct to stop and aim is wrong. A stationary frigate is the easiest kill in a fleet. Constant motion is non-negotiable.
Learn the shield rotation before your eval. It's a skill — don't expect to pick it up on evaluation day.
Know where you're landing before you start the approach. Tell the ground team. That callout is part of the eval.