Virtual Air Mobility Command Training (1 Hour Flight Minimum)
The Virtual Air Mobility Command (vAMC) training program provides aircraft-specific qualification for AMC platforms including the C-17 Globemaster III, C-130 Hercules, KC-135 Stratotanker, and KC-46 Pegasus. This MAJCOM-developed curriculum focuses on cockpit familiarization, local area operations, and mission-specific training tailored to your assigned platform.
Training content varies by platform—airlift crews focus on airdrop procedures while tanker crews focus on air refueling operations.
Prerequisite: vTAC vAETC Training Complete
Completion of UPT (Blocks 1-3) is required. MQT completion is ALSO required for vAMC-specific training.
vTAC MAJCOM-Specific Training
This program is developed and administered by vAMC. Content meets vAFMAN 11-206 §1.2 standards for MAJCOM training.
Flight Hours Min
Ground Lessons
Flight Lesson
Platform Focus
Supported Aircraft Platforms
C-17
Globemaster III
Strategic Airlift
C-130
Hercules
Tactical Airlift
KC-135
Stratotanker
Air Refueling
KC-46
Pegasus
Air Refueling
Course Objectives
- ✓ Demonstrate cockpit familiarization with assigned AMC aircraft
- ✓ Execute manual engine start procedures from cold start
- ✓ Understand aircraft performance limitations and fuel planning
- ✓ Demonstrate proficiency in local area operations and procedures
- ✓ Execute platform-specific mission profiles (airdrop or air refueling)
- ✓ Demonstrate flight coordination and CRM principles
vAFMAN 11-206 Standards
§1.2.1 COCKPIT FAMILIARIZATION
FPN-level proficiency on all critical systems
§1.2.2 PERFORMANCE BASICS
Operating limits, fuel burns, typical speeds
§1.2.3 LOCAL AREA OPS
Home base procedures and airspace
§1.2.4 MISSION TRAINING
Platform-specific mission execution
Mission Focus by Platform
Airlift (C-17 / C-130)
Simulated airdrop procedures, low-level navigation, DZ operations, CARP, timing calls
Tanker (KC-135 / KC-46)
Air refueling operations, RV procedures, MARSA, receiver management, breakaway
Curriculum
The vAMC training program consists of three lessons covering aircraft familiarization, local area operations, and mission-specific training. Ground lessons are self-study; the flight lesson is conducted with an instructor.
Training Requirements
- Ground Training: Recommended self-study before flight.
- Flight Training: Mandatory. Mission training flight with instructor.
GROUND Ground Training RECOMMENDED
Self-study materials covering aircraft systems and local procedures.
FLIGHT Flight Training MANDATORY
Instructor-led mission training flight. Content varies by platform.
Hours Summary
~1.5 hrs
Ground (Rec)
1.0 hr
Flight (Req)
~2.5 hrs
Total