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Tanker Navigator

Performs duties of navigator to accomplish air refueling, training and other assigned missions.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Tanker Pilot is responsible for developing plans and policies and monitoring operations. They must also plan and prepare for missions by reviewing intelligence and weather information, filing flight plans and briefing the crew, and ensuring that the aircraft is inspected, loaded, equipped and manned for mission.

Tanker Navigators are required to possess extensive knowledge of flight theory, air navigation, meteorology, flying directives, aircraft operating procedures and mission tactics. As pilot and crew commander, duties include operating available navigation systems and training crewmembers.



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