Hello I was wondering if someone could give me insight on the Special Missions Aviation career field.

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 01:59:28 -0400

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2015 3:52 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 15:52:42 -0400

The Special Missions Aviation career field is meant to be a combination of Aerial Gunner, Load Master and Flight Engineer as I'm sure you're aware. The specific duties you perform vary depending on the platform you are assigned to. Some of the different platforms that are available are the AC-130U, AC-130W, HH-60's, CV-22's and the C-145 and C-146A. Like I said, your duties will vary depending on the platform. With the short time I've been on the C-146A I can say that you will mainly be handling duties of a load master and flight engineer. If you have any other questions feel free to ask!

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 5 at 2015 10:57 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 22:57:40 -0400

Nick is pretty spot on. Hueys are also a possible airframe. I'm on the CV22 let me know if you have any questions on the rotary side.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 26 at 2015 12:38 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 00:38:57 -0400

I am on UH-1N's and have been up in the missile field for almost 6 years. We primarily do the duties of flight engineers and load masters. Once we are allowed to finally mount our guns on our aircraft, we'll be doing areal gunnery duties as well. Our primary mission is missile field security, but we also get quite a few civilian search and rescues too (average 10-15 saves/year as a squadron). If you have any other questions, please let me know.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2017 8:15 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 27 Oct 2017 08:15:43 -0400

Are MH130s part of the platforms available too? If not, where are the AC130s get stationed overseas? The reason I'm asking is I have to give up my follow on (Kadena) in order to cross train. I would love to get USPACOM if able. I'm researching and it looks like 353rd SOG is stationed there. TIA

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 31 at 2017 11:39 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 23:39:28 -0400

Yo, Forte! Came across this while looking for info on the career field. I got accepted and leave in January.