C-130 bases

[captdorn81]

I just graduated from college and I am becoming more interested in the Air Force Reserve or Guard. Im currenntly a poor flight instructor and am not in any hurry to get to the airlines. I really enjoy the mission of the C-130 and I was hoping someone might be able to tell me if they know where a great c-130 reserve base is. I would appreciate any insight on this or anything in general you might want to tell me. Thanks

 

[McGillicutty]

Before I got my AD slot I had considered applying with the 39th RQS (HC-130s) out of Patrick AFB, FL or the 193rd (EC-130J) out of Harrisburg, PA. Seems almost like there's at least one in every state. I met a girl (decent looking) when I was at the rock who was going to Channel Islands which would seem like a decent place to fly out of. Maybe they're still hiring!

 

[JDriver]

The C-130 Reserve Bases are:

Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS
Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL
Dobbins ARB, Atlanta, GA
Pittsburgh
Willow Grove - On BRAC List
Milwaukee - On Brac List
Minneaopolis (sp?)
Duke Field, FL

Just google air force reserve and you will find more info. These are just the ones I can remember off hand. Remember, the Guard also flies C-130s.

 

[LearLove]

The KMDT (Harrisburg, PA) EC-130J unit is almost always hiring and they have alot of flying also. Hershey PA is a very nice/affordable area to live.

 

[LearLove]

Also CLT is gaining several aircraft from the brac.

 

[FlyingHigh262]

youngstown, ohio -afres
mansfield, ohio -ang

 

[JungleJett]

Kentucky (lousiville) ANG

Close to UPS......

 

[JDriver]

Speaking of Louisville. That is a mighty fine place to RON. Stay at the Marriott and stumble to and from 4th St. Live. The folks at the Guard treated my crew awesome.

 

[trashhauler]

There are C-130 guard and reserve bases in almost every state. I recommend the one that is closest to your home. You will find it easier to get hired if you are a local or have family ties to the area. Pilot training is a big expense to the unit and they generally want someone who will stay in the unit for a while if they put you through pilot training. A connection to the area means you are less likely to finish your training and move to another unit.

 

[captdorn81]

Thanks guys I will look into into all of those you have been more than helpfull.

 

[dtfl]

The C-130 Reserve Bases are:

Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS
Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL
Dobbins ARB, Atlanta, GA
Pittsburgh
Willow Grove - On BRAC List
Milwaukee - On Brac List
Minneaopolis (sp?)
Duke Field, FL

Just google air force reserve and you will find more info. These are just the ones I can remember off hand. Remember, the Guard also flies C-130s.

Add Eglin as the MC130Ps are actually on the ramp at Eglin. Things will change with the AFSOC reorg..if the COA is approved there will be dets on HRT, units at Duke and maybe even Canon? Woo hoo

 

[JungleJett]

Speaking of Louisville. That is a mighty fine place to RON. Stay at the Marriott and stumble to and from 4th St. Live. The folks at the Guard treated my crew awesome.

Glad to hear it. We try to take good care of visiting crews.