Fixed-Wing aircraft crew chiefs, KC-130; are mission essential aircrew who perform duties incident to the operation and maintenance of the KC-130 aircraft. They perform routine duties incident to the following: turnaround inspections (preflight/post flight), servicing, engine start, taxi, run-up, takeoff, cruise, descent, landing, securing, and normal/emergency procedures. Maintenance training emphasizes familiarization on the following aircraft subsystems: engine, propeller, electrical, bleed air/anti-ice, fuel, hydraulic, and comm/nav. Operational training will familiarize the crew chief with aerial refueling loading and low-level operations.
Prerequisites.
(1) Must possess an MM score of 105 or higher.
(2) Must have normal color perception.
(3) Volunteer for duties involving flight as an aircraft crewmember.
(4) Must be a 2d class swimmer or higher.
(5) Must be eligible for a secret security clearance.
(6) Must be a U.S. Citizen.
(7) Must have 30-months obligated services.
Requirements.
(1) Meet the requirement of references (aj) and (ak), the USN Manual .of the Medical Department with normal depth perception.
(2) Complete the Naval Aviation Enlisted Aircrew Training School at NATTC, NAS Pensacola, FL.
(3) Complete Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE) School.
(4) Complete the appropriate formal "A" school at NATTC, NAS Pensacola, FL.
(5) Complete the Plane Captain (PC) ground syllabus for aircraft type.
(6) Complete the appropriate formal "C" schools and appropriate KC- 130 Flight Mechanic Organizational Maintenance Course at Little Rock Air Force Base, Little Rock, AR.
(7) Complete the appropriate formal "C" school at VMGRT-253 FRS (Flight Training), MCAS Cherry Point, NC.
Duties.
For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to the Aviation Training and Readiness (T&R) Manual and reference (bv), Maintenance Training Management and Evaluation Program (MATMEP) for MOS 6276.
Related SOC Classification/SOC Code.
Air Crew Members 55-3011.
Related Military Skill.
None.