How To Become A Boom Operator In The Air Force Performs in flight refueling aircrew duties including boom operation Communicates with the pilot and receiver aircraft from start to finish during a fuel offloading procedure Monitors all instrumentation for proper operation during aerial refueling Plays a role in aircraft loading and offloading
Tech Sgt Brandon Harmon 909th Air Refueling Squadron flight chief of B flight supervises aerial refueling over the Pacific Ocean Sept 3 2021 Becoming a boom operator instructor requires at least 700 hours of experience as a boom operator as well as additional training and certifications U S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte Before boom operators come to Altus they spend one month at Lackland Air Force Base Texas learning the basics of tanker aircraft then approximately three weeks in survival school Students spend the next four months in Altus studying books training in simulators learning checklists and flying When you re flying as a crew chief you re
How To Become A Boom Operator In The Air Force
How To Become A Boom Operator In The Air Force
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Boom operator (military) - Wikipedia
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In-flight Refueling Specialist - Requirements and Benefits - U.S. Air Force
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Mobility Force Aviator Executing any flight is very meticulous and it s our Mobility Force Aviators who keep everything in perfect working order They make sure aircraft are properly loaded inspected and equipped for missions They also command aircrew through every step of the process from briefing to landing Join the Air Force Air Force Benefits Air Force Careers Air Force Reserve Air National Guard Civilian Service Connect Get Social with Us Interested in becoming a Boom Operator Ask a Boom Operator Reach out to our 168th Operations Group to talk to our Boom Operators about their experience Email 168thboomhiring gmail
Duties and Responsibilities Performs in flight refueling aircrew duties Checks forms for equipment status Performs visual and operational check of air refueling and associated systems and equipment Performs preflight through flight and post flight inspections Accomplishes preflight and post flight records and reports A USAF KC 135 boom operator refuels a USAF F 16 during a mission over Iraq A USAF KC 10 boom operator refuels a Dutch F 16 during a mission over Afghanistan In the U S Air Force USAF a boom operator is an aircrew member aboard tanker aircraft who is responsible for safely and effectively transferring aviation fuel from one military aircraft to another during flight known as aerial
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