Aircraft Commander

Lockheed C-130H Hercules

United States Air Force (USAF)

757th Airlift Squadron, 910th Airlift Wing

Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio

 

Rating: Command Pilot

Flight hours: 2,500+ 

Aircraft flown: T-37B, T-44A, C-130E/H/H2

 

Kent State University Graduate, 2001

 

BIOGRAPHY

As an aircraft commander, Major Hodor pilots the C-130H tactical aircraft to accomplish worldwide airland/airdrop transportation of personnel and equipment. He is qualified in the aerial application of insecticides, oil dispersants, and herbicides for DoD, FEMA and wartime operations.

 

Major Hodor received his commission through Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama and received his wings at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. He has served as an officer and pilot in the Air Force Reserve. Major Hodor is a command pilot with more than 2,500 hours in trainer and airlift aircraft. He has flown combat and combat-support missions throughout Europe and Southwest Asia.

 

ASSIGNMENTS

1. November 2003 - February 2004, Officer Training School, Maxwell AFB, Alabama

2. March 2004 - October 2004, Primary Undergraduate Pilot Training, Columbus AFB, Mississippi

3. November 2004 – June 2005, Advanced Undergraduate Pilot Training, NAS Corpus Christ, Texas

4. October 2005 - June 2006, C-130 Initial Qualification, Little Rock AFB, Arkansas

5. July 2006 - present, aircraft commander, 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio

 

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Air Medal Air Force Commendation Medal

Meritorious Unit Medal

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

Combat Readiness Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon

Air Force Longevity Service

Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 1 ‘M’ Device Air Force Training Ribbon

 

Topic: "Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA)"

 

Chris and Brian will discuss the missions of the 910th Air Lift Wing, what they fly, where they go, and they types of operations they conduct.  Since they operate at low level, they are genuinely interested in sharing Mid-Air Collision Avoidance information with the general public.  If you've ever heard the callsign "Vader" these are the guys!  Come "jump into the cockpit", hear what it's like to fly their missions, and learn how to safely share the skies!