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Marine Corps MOS · Aviation

7556 Pilot VMGR, KC-130 Co-Pilot (T2P/T3P)

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Overview

A VMGR KC-130 Co-Pilot operates a turboprop aerial refueler and transport aircraft during air supply and aerial refueling operations. The pilot also supports transport aircraft operations as appropriate.

Minimum clearance: Secret

Core Skills

  • Air supply flight operations
  • Aerial refueling flight operations

Civilian Career Paths

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Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

Operating military transport and aerial refueler aircraft transfers directly to airline transport flying.

How to prepare: Have a civilian flight-training provider review your flight records against ATP certification requirements and identify remaining training or exams. Scheduled airline crews must hold ATP certificates, which require a commercial pilot certificate plus federal age, flight-hour, and examination requirements; airline pilots typically also need a bachelor's degree.

What the civilian work involves
  • Start engines, operate controls, and pilot airplanes to transport passengers, mail, or freight, adhering to flight plans, regulations, and procedures.
  • Work as part of a flight team with other crew members, especially during takeoffs and landings.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • AeroPlanner

Commercial Pilots

Military transport aircraft operation and air supply flying provide directly relevant experience for civilian charter and other unscheduled flight operations.

How to prepare: Ask a civilian flight-training provider to map your military flight records to the commercial certificate and ratings needed for your target operation. Commercial certification requires documented flight experience and knowledge, a written exam, and a practical flight exam.

What the civilian work involves
  • Co-pilot aircraft or perform captain's duties, as required.
  • Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
  • Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
  • Aeronautical charts
  • AeroPlanner

Notes & Sources

  • Both pilot paths require the appropriate FAA medical examination and periodic physical and practical flight examinations.
Evidence for this guidance (4 documents)
  1. NAVMC 1200.1L (FY26, in force): MOS 7556

    [1] MOS 7556 section "a. Summary"; cached text line 19185; NAVMC 1200.1L signed 2025-03-07, in force until 2026-10-01

    Supports: Air supply flight operations, Aerial refueling flight operations, Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (O*NET 53-2011.00), Commercial Pilots (O*NET 53-2012.00)

    [2]NAVMC 1200.1L MOS 7556: Related SOC titles · MOS 7556 section "e. Related Standard Occupational Classification"

    Supports: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (O*NET 53-2011.00)

  2. O*NET: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers

    [3] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (O*NET 53-2011.00)

  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics: airline and commercial pilot duties and entry requirements

    [4] What They Do; How to Become One; Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations; updated 2026-08-27, retrieved 2026-09-23

    Supports: Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (O*NET 53-2011.00), Commercial Pilots (O*NET 53-2012.00)

  4. O*NET: Commercial Pilots

    [5] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Commercial Pilots (O*NET 53-2012.00)

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