Originally Posted by
decrabbitz
In my experience...
There was no Chief Pilot designation or position on Active Duty (airlift world). However, in the Air Force Reserve, there was. It was an official position, and was recognized as such on your Duty History and OER. The CP duties included Hiring, liaison to airline CPs, advocating for the pilot group, low level discipline, and morale. If I were a Reservist, and had the title on my OER, I would feel comfortable checking the box.
Which regulation covers the duties of a CP in the Guard and Reserves? I served active duty, Guard and Reserve but never remember seeing that position in any regulation. Granted, I was Army not Air Force, but I would think I would have seen a reference to such a position.
What kind of UCMJ authority was held by a “chief pilot” in the Guard/Reserve? Did they have operational control over flights like a CP under 119? As I wrote above, sounds like a made up position so Guard/Reserve buddies could check that block on applications. Not very honest if you ask me.