In-flight Refueling Operator
Overall rating: (N/A)
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Operates air refueling systems aboard aircraft tanker to
refuel airborne aircraft: Confers with receiver aircraft pilot
to direct aircraft into air refueling position, using radio.
Presses buttons and switches on control panel to extend
in-flight boom and connect tanker and receiver aircraft. Presses
button to start refueling process. Monitors control panel light
to detect euqipment malfunctions.
Contacts receiver aircraft
pilot, using radio to inform pilot of progress being made during
refueling, to advise pilot of action necessary to maintain safe
refueling position, and inform pilot of steps to be taken during
equipment malfunction or emergencies. Calculates in-flight
weight and balance status of aircraft and notifies tanker pilot
of necessary flihgt correction.
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In-Flight Refueling Operator
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