We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a pilot hiring board in June 2026. This board will equally review applicants both rated and non-rated to suit the needs of the squadron. Applicants are encouraged to visit the squadron at our May UTA (2&3).
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106th Air Refueling Squadron

117th Air Refueling Wing

Birmingham, Alabama

Aircraft: KC-135, KC-135R

Mailing Address:

5401 East Lake Boulevard

Birmingham, Alabama 35217

Phone:

(205) 253-6596

Recruiter POC:

TSgt Patrick Cruz

patrick.cruz.7@us.af.mil

(205) 490-3928

About the 106th Air Refueling Squadron

The 106th Air Refueling Squadron was federally recognized on January 21, 1922, as the 135th Observation Squadron and has been redesignated several times until its current designation as the 106th Air Refueling Squadron in October 1994.

How to Visit/Rush the Squadron

Squadron POCS: 

 

Capt. Lane Howard lane.howard@us.af.mil Cell: 205-253-6596 or Work: 205-714-2818

Capt. Thomas Awtrey awtreyt@gmail.com Cell: 803-212-8617

Open Jobs

Closed Jobs

Aircraft

KC-135

Type

UPT

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

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Aircraft

KC-135

Type

RATED

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

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