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Yes, what is the difference between aircrew man wing, vs a Chief aircrew man wing
Robert -
I'm not sure what a "man" wing is, but there are several types of aviation wings issued to Air Force aircrew members: Pilot, Navigator, Non-Rated Officer and Enlisted.
Each type of wing has three different levels: Basic, Senior (with star above wings), and command or chief (star with wreath above wing). Each level is achieved after certain conditions are met, such as hours flown and years of aviation service.
The enlisted wings (as I was enlisted) are awarded upon entering aviation service (your aeronautical orders are cut). After five years of active duty and seven years of aviation service, you receive your senior enlisted wings. Upon serving ten years active duty and fifteen years of aviation service, you are awarded your chief enlisted aircrew wings.
I hope this answers your question. If not, don't hesitate to write back.
Sincerely,
James Bell
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| Comment | Thank you for the information, I was in the USAF, and worked as a Aircraft Loadmaster, during the Vetnam Conflict. 1966 to 1970. Flew on C-130A and C-141A Cargo Planes. Again Thank you James Bell, your answer was great! Sorry for the confusion. Sincerly, Robert....... | ||
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James Bell
Expertise
I am a retired MSgt (2004) with 24 years experience in the aircrew career field, both as a loadmaster (AFSC 1A2x1) and flight engineer (AFSC 1A1x1). I have been to every continent at one time or another, and regularly flew 300 to 500 hours a year. I have been involved in the operations in Grenada, Panama, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq. I can answer most questions you may have about enlisted Air Force life in general, assignments, benefits, and enlisted aircrew operations. NOTE: If you have specific recruiting and/or medical questions about how to get into this career field as a civilian, they have changed since my time, so that is best answered by a recruiter or MEPS. I can answer questions about military personnel wanting to RETRAIN. If you are asking about being an Air Force pilot, please be advised my area of expertise is ENLISTED aircrew operations, NOT OFFICERS.
Experience
Loadmaster (AFSC 1A2x1): 7 years - 2,000 hours - C-5A Galaxy cargo plane. Flight Engineer (AFSC 1A1x1C): 7 years - 2,500 hours - C-141B Starlifter cargo plane, 10 years - 3,800 hours - KC-10A Extender aerial tanker. Served as aircrew Flight Instructor, Flight Evaluator and Training Manager
Education/Credentials
Aircraft Loadmaster Initial Qualification - 1980. Mission Qualification (C-5A) - 1981. Fixed Wing Aircraft Performance Course - 1987. Initial Flight Engineer Qualification (C-141B) - 1987. Mission Qualification (KC-10A) - 1988. KC-10 Initial Qualification Course - 1994. Mission Qualification (KC-10A) - 1995. Instructor Qualficiation (KC-10A) - 1997. Evaluator Qualification (KC-10A) - 2000.
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