Description
VMGR Pilots operate Transport Aircraft or Turboprop Jet-Powered Aerial Refueler/Transport Aircraft, air supply, and aerial refueling operations, as appropriate
Core Skills
- mission planning and coordination
- airlift and refueling operations management
- systems thinking
- risk management
- checklist and procedure compliance
- crew resource management
- technical reporting and debriefing
- data interpretation
- time-critical decision making
- communication and briefing
- team leadership
- problem solving under pressure
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Multi-Engine
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) – Multi-Engine
- Type Ratings (KC-130 or civilian equivalents)
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Crew Resource Management (CRM) Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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