C-Flight Commander

Today I took over as C-Flight Commander in the squadron; a job that I have been looking forward to for a while now. As in all military organizations, a fighter squadron has rank structure...setting the chain of command and letting everyone know who the "boss" is from top to bottom. In all squadrons is the Commander (1), Director of Operations (1), Flight Commanders (3), Shop Chiefs (6) and then those who work in the respective shops (about 20). I have about 7.7, Double Down, pilots in my flight who I'm responsible for. This includes writing their performance reports and awards packages, taking care of their weekly simulator / flight training, working with the director of ops to facilitate a smooth operating squadron, etc. It's a chance for me to put aside my Air Force goals and desires to help those in my flight reach theirs. It's a leadership role many, but not all, pilots will find themselves in at about the 6-7 year mark in their career and one I appreciate the opportunity to have!