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301st Rescue Squadron

920th Rescue Wing

Patrick SFB, Florida

Aircraft: HH-60, HH-60W

Mailing Address:

629 Rescue Rd.

Patrick SFB, Florida 32925

Phone:

(321) 494-8506

Recruiter POC:

MSgt Shannon Topnick

shannon.topnick.2@us.af.mil

About the 301st Rescue Squadron

301st Combat Search and Rescue Squadron flies the fully armed HH-60W which is capable of aerial refueling from C-130 aircraft. 

Our helicopter aircrews integrate with Pararescue Jumpers and C-130s as part of the "Guardian Angel" package dedicated to recover isolated personnel behind enemy lines. 

The squadron is located at Patrick Space Force Base in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Pilot selection is highly competitive and takes place 1-2 times per year in the Fall/Spring. 

301st RQS Squadron Video

920th RQW Mission Video  

How to Visit/Rush the Squadron

301st RQS is only accepting applications through MilRecruiter.com

Successful applicants will be invited for an informal BBQ on a UTA weekend, followed by an in person interview the next day. 

Squadron visits, "rushing", or informal stopping by the squadron are not permitted outside of the BBQ (invitation only) and interview weekend. 

 

Application Timelines

*The below timeline is an example of what has occured in the past.

Fall 202x:        Interservice Transfer/Rated Pilots & Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) Applicants

July 1st 202x:                          Position Advertised

July 1st  – Sept 30th 202x      Application Window

October 16th 202x                   Candidates selected for BBQ/Interview Weekend Notified

November 4th 202x                 BBQ at 301st RQS for selected candidates

November 5th 202x                 Interviews at 301st RQS for selected candidates

November 6th 202x                 Selections Complete, applicants notified

 

Spring 202x:   Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) Applicants only

*UPT applicants selected for Fall or Spring interview will be required to complete an AF Fitness Test immediately following their interview

Closed Jobs

Open Jobs

Aircraft

HH-60

Type

UPT

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2023

Aircraft

HH-60

Type

RATED

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2023

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