Hayden Frank

Fixed-Wing aircraft Crewmaster, KC-130J; Are mission essential aircrew who perform duties incident to the operation and maintenance of the KC-130 aircraft, they perform the following duties on a routine basis: preflight/post flight, turnaround inspections, maintenance away from home station, servicing, staging and loading of cargo and passengers, computing weight and balance, engine start, Right Seat Taxi Observer. Assist pilot/copilot with engine run-up, takeoff, cruise , descent, landing, securing, and in-flight normal/emergency procedures. Maintenance training emphasizes familiarization on the following aircraft subsystems: engine, propeller, electrical, bleed air/anti-ice, refuel, hydraulic, and comm/nav. Operationally the Crew Masters assists in the planning and execution of tactical missions such as Air-To-Air Refueling, Assault Support Missions, Aerial Delivered Ground Refueling, Low Level Flight, Transportation Hazardous Cargo, Aerial Delivery, and Battle Field Illumination.