GT23

What about going straight to loadmaster? I live only about an hour and a half from Belle Chase where a C130 squadron is. VR-54 I think? I wouldn't mind working my way up from there.

Packrat

If you have LM experience, it could certainly happen.

pitpilotc9

As a current VR guy......

FLSW has acquired 2 stretch Hercs from the Marines - they were sent to VR-55 in Pt. Mugu, CA. They will be acquiring 3 more that will also go to CA, making them the "legacy" Navy Reserve C-130 squadron - this applies only to the cockpit/prop configuration of the aircraft. The other 19 VR C-130's have all (or will be) upgraded to a semi-glass cockpit with Electronic Prop Control System, Engine Instrument Display System, Electronic HSI, and Garmin GPS. These "upgraded" planes will be attached to the other 4 Herc squadrons.

As for an aircrew position in a Herc squadron - it all depends on what is currently available....but historically, FE's are ALWAYS undermanned.

If you become a reservist and have the technical background to switch from grunt to aircrew, then there are lots of opportunities to fly if you are available.

Hope this helps....

Packrat

Thanks for helping him out. My VR experience is about 25 years old. Outdated to say the least. I remember when VR-55 was a C-9 squadron in Alameda. I actually tried to get orders there once upon a time.

kb8018

PitPilot,
What VR squadron are you with? I am finishing up my AD Navy time this Fall and looking to apply to a VR SELRES board, was wondering if I could touch base with you on a few questions but it looks like I can't PM you.

Tenacvols

KB

I'm in VR-62 at the moment, check your PM's.