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Pilot Resources

C-17 Pilot Salary 2026 Pay Breakdown From O-1 to O-6

Jason Michael · Jan 23 · 11 min

How C-17 Pilots Build Six-Figure Careers After the Military

Jason Michael · Jan 14 · 16 min

What Is a C-17 Globemaster III

Jason Michael · Jan 12 · 1 min

The Global C-17 Fleet 222 Aircraft in 8 Countries

Jason Michael · Jan 11 · 14 min

Where Americas 222 C-17s Are Based Every Squadron Guide

Jason Michael · Jan 10 · 1 min

The 2,000 Hours You Need Before Flying a C-17 Solo

Jason Michael · Jan 9 · 5 min

How C-17 Crews Deliver 100 Tons of Hope After Disasters

Jason Michael · Jan 8 · 5 min

Military Aviation

Where Every USAF C-17 Is Based Squadron and Location Guide

Jason Michael · Jan 7 · 1 min

C-17 Fleet Database Every Globemaster III by Serial Number

Jason Michael · Jan 7 · 1 min

Aircraft Comparisons

Why C-130 Pilots Make Great C-17 Pilots (And Vice Versa)

Jason Michael · Jan 7 · 1 min