188th Rescue Squadron's C-130 Pilot Hiring Board
UPT
Application Deadline:
Sep 30, 2026
Job Board Description
The 150th Operations Group is NOW HIRING for the HC-130J!
The 150th OG is actively accepting applications for:
- 2 Undergraduate Pilot Slots
- 1 Combat Systems Officer (CSO) Position
Mandatory Qualifications
- Age Limit: Must not turn 33 prior to 8 November 2026.
- Service Limit: Must not have more than 8 years of Total Federal Commissioned Service (TFCS).
- Waivers: Must not require any Exception to Policy (ETP) waivers.
Pilot Requirements:
- AFOQT Verbal: 15 (Minimum)
- AFOQT Quantitative: 10 (Minimum)
- AFOQT Pilot: 25 (Minimum)
- PCSM / TBAS: 10 (Minimum)
CSO Requirements:
- AFOQT Verbal: 15 (Minimum)
- AFOQT Quantitative: 10 (Minimum)
- AFOQT CSO: 25 (Minimum)
Board & Submission Information
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
- Board Dates: Convening on 8 November 2026 (NOV UTA) (Virtual attendance is authorized)
- Submission: Email a single compiled PDF to POC
Application Package Order
Please arrange your single PDF in the exact order below:
- Letter of Intent (Must address: why the NMANG, your plan to relocate, and full-time employment plans)
- Resume
- AFOQT Scores
- TBAS & PCSM Scores
- College Transcripts
- Current/Prior Enlisted Applicants Must Also Include
- Career Data Brief (CDB)
- vMPF RIP
- Last three Performance Reports
- Fitness History Report
- Letters of Recommendation (Optional)
Squadron Culture & Expectations
Key Takeaway for Applicants:
At the 150 OG, we are not simply hiring HC-130J Co-Pilots; we are hiring future Instructor/Evaluator Pilots. We need motivated candidates who will successfully complete UPT/UCT and HC-130J initial training, then return to the squadron with the dedication and drive to be a strong asset to our team.
At the 150 OG, we are not simply hiring HC-130J Co-Pilots; we are hiring future Instructor/Evaluator Pilots. We need motivated candidates who will successfully complete UPT/UCT and HC-130J initial training, then return to the squadron with the dedication and drive to be a strong asset to our team.
- Visit the Squadron: While rushing is not required, we highly encourage all applicants to visit the squadron. This gives us the opportunity to get to know you above and beyond what is written on paper. Please contact the unit POC by email to coordinate.
- Long-Term Fit: Selected applicants will be flying, working, and socializing with the squadron for the next 10 to 20+ years. Because of this, all interactions with the squadron are fair game for the application process.
Questions? Direct all inquiries to the POC via email.
Hiring POC:
Capt Ashley Castillo
188rqs.admin.workflow@us.af.mil