KC-135 Instructor Boom Operator Interview

Aircrew interview of the Instructor Boom Operator within the crew station of the aerial refueling tanker. Briefly discussing the primary duties in the Major Weapon System MWS, including Air Refueling AR, Cargo Loading, and Passenger safety/care.
Enjoyed clip, view Playlist USAF KC-135 Stratotanker Flying Clips on channel at: / anthonyburleson
Featured: / aburlesoninblue
Featured: / burl135
Facebook Fan Page: / aburlesoninblue
Instagram: / anthonyburleson
Google+: plus.google.com/u/1/104920306...
Twitter: / aburlesoninblue
Blog: anthonyburleson.wordpress.com

[@snowdust2752]

awesome job, I'm a retired used fire fighter, I'm trying to get my son to enlist as a boom operator

[@anthonyburleson]

Thank you for your comments and service; we had great times as aircrews.

[@davidsandell7833]

thriftyali save: I wanted my grandson to do that. He went in the Army as a drone pilot instead.

[@PBRStreetGangster]

Hmmm.... Boom Sighting Window is closed and the PDI lights are still ON - Full Bright.

[@anthonyburleson]

Jack Flash, thank you for your insight and service.

[@agib0808]

What exactly does a boom operator do, does he/ she only refuel other air crafts or? And how much pay do you receive yearly.

[@anthonyburleson]

Thank you for your question Fantom Plays. A Boom Operator exercises the central role/mission of the tanker, providing aerial refueling of USAF, USN, and NATO aircraft. In addition, they supervise the loading and securing of cargo, troops, and passengers.
As to pay, you can search for military pay charts. In addition, there are stipends for flight pay, TDY; and, hazard pay if applicable.

[@agib0808]

Anthony Burleson thanks for the information, this is definitely a job I'm might consider