***UPT INTERVIEW APPLICANTS WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THE SQUADRON DURING AUGUST DRILL (TENTATIVELY PLANNED 2 AUGUST)*** ***INTERVIEW APPLICANTS WILL BE CHOSEN MID AUGUST*** ***DUE TO SCHEDULING CONFLICTS, INTERVIEWS WILL BE MID TO LATE SEPTEMBER, POTENTIALLY OCTOBER*** ***RATED HIRING OPEN TO C130J PILOTS ONLY***
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109th Airlift Squadron

133rd Airlift Wing

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Aircraft: C-130, C-130J

Mailing Address:

631 Minuteman Drive

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55111

Phone:

(612) 713-2899

Recruiter POC:

TSgt Madison Mortiz

madison.mortiz@us.af.mil

(612) 713-2091

About the 109th Airlift Squadron

The 109th Airlift Squadron is part of the 133rd Airlift Wing located in Saint Paul, MN at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (KMSP). The 109th AS currently operates the C-130H3 aircraft and has flown C-130s for over 54 years. The 109th AS will be transitioning to the C-130J beginning in 2027! With the 109th's flying history dating back over 100 years to 1921, we are the first federally recognized air unit in the National Guard!

How to Visit/Rush the Squadron

While rushing is not required, we highly encourage all applicants to visit the squadron. This allows us to have the opportunity to get to know you above and beyond what is written on paper. Please contact Major Sjoblom by email to coordinate. At the 109th AS we are not simply hiring C130 Co-Pilots, we are hiring future Aircraft Commanders and Instructor/Evaluator Pilots. We need candidates that will successfully complete UPT and C130J initial training then return to the squadron with the dedication and drive to be a strong asset to our squadron. Additionally, applicants will be flying, working, socializing and deploying for multiple months at a time with the squadron for the next 10-20+ years. Because of that, all interactions with the squadron are fair game for the application process. We simply want to get to know who you are. Moral of the story, just be yourself!

As of 28 MAY, the 109th is planning to have a scheduled squadron visit during our August drill. Tentatively scheduled for 2 AUG in the afternoon. More details to follow, please check back for more information. Additional inquiries, please reach out to john.sjoblom@us.af.mil for details.

UPDATE: As of 16 JUL, the 109th will be hosting an informal meet and greet on Saturday, 2 AUG at 1500. It's an opportunity to get a tour of operations, meet squadron members, ask questions, and get to know the 109th! Please reach out to john.sjoblom@us.af.mil to RSVP and if applicable, we'll make sure you have access to the base. See you on Saturday!

Closed Jobs

Open Jobs

Aircraft

C-130

Type

UPT

Application Deadline

Aug 01, 2025

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