Aviation Resource Management Block I Practice Exam 2026 - Free Aviation Resource Management Practice Questions and Study Guide

In-flight refueling requires a dedicated crew member who operates the refueling boom, guiding the rigid boom to the receiving aircraft and controlling the fuel transfer. This role is the In-Flight Refueling Operator, the crew member at the tanker’s boom station responsible for maneuvering the boom, keeping proper alignment, and coordinating fuel flow to ensure a safe, successful hookup.

The other roles don’t handle the boom or fuel transfer: a flight attendant works with passengers, a loadmaster manages cargo and payload, and an RPA sensor operator handles sensors on unmanned aircraft.