diff --git a/data/scripts/lib/turretgenerator.lua b/data/scripts/lib/turretgenerator.lua
index 20ec285..16a49ea 100644
--- a/data/scripts/lib/turretgenerator.lua
+++ b/data/scripts/lib/turretgenerator.lua
@@ -120,6 +120,7 @@ function TurretGenerator.generateSmartCannonTurret(rand, dps, tech, material, ra
     local requiredCrew = TurretGenerator.dpsToRequiredCrew(dps)
     local crew = Crew()
     crew:add(requiredCrew, CrewMan(CrewProfessionType.Gunner))
+    crew:add(requiredCrew, CrewMan(CrewProfessionType.Pilot))
     result.crew = crew
 
     -- generate weapons