plane being refueled in the air
ENLISTED

IN-FLIGHT REFUELING SPECIALIST

FUELING OUR LONGER MISSIONS

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Tactical locations are often long distances from supporting airfields, which means aircraft may require refueling midflight. Operating a specialized boom from the back of a KC-135, In-flight Refueling Specialists pump thousands of gallons of jet fuel into aircraft in need of fuel. These highly trained experts must have a steady hand and nerves in order to complete this remarkable and crucial task so we can continue to successfully complete all of our missions.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

  • MINIMUM EDUCATION

    High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED

  • ASVAB REQUIREMENTS

    General

  • QUALIFICATIONS

    • Knowledge of aircraft-related electrical and mechanical principles
    • Normal depth perception
    • Height must not be less than 64 inches or more than 77 inches.
    • Must maintain eligibility to deploy and mobilize worldwide
    • Completion of a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
    • Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
    • Must be between the ages of 17 and 39
TRAINING & EDUCATION

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

  • BASIC MILITARY TRAINING

    7.5 weeks

  • TECHNICAL TRAINING

    23 days

  • TECH SCHOOL LOCATION

    Lackland AFB TX

  • STATUS UPON COMPLETION

    Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aviation Operations

TAKE A BREAK

Flights and 30-days vacation with pay each year.

YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING.

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