Contract air refueling is a business using specially-equipped and converted tanker aircraft to serve as air refueling platforms that meet the operational needs of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air National Guard, or U.S. foreign allies.

Omega operates both probe and drogue and boom-equipped tanker aircraft and can be scheduled to support either or both. Omega has IFCs in place to support the vast majority of U.S. and NATO military aircraft and the few that remain can be obtained by simple read-across. If you have specific boom requirements, please contact PMA-226 so your requirements can be captured.

Contact us to learn more about the Omega scheduling process. Our contact information is available on the Contact Us page.

KC-707
Omega KC-707 tankers are Boeing 707-320 series aircraft. They contain two redundant hose and drogue assemblies in the aft portion of the tanker. Other versions of its fleet utilize wing-mounted AAR pods, designated MK 32B-501.
KDC-10A
The KDC-10/MPTT tanker is a modified DC-10-40 with two modern Eaton 909E wing pods. On the KDC-10, one Eaton 909E wing pod assembly is located on each wing. Two aircraft may refuel simultaneously.
KDC-10B
The KDC-10 boom tankers are KDC-10-30 aircraft with the same boom as mounted on a USAF KC-10 except it is controlled through a Remote Aerial Refueling Operator station at the front of the aircraft and is equipped with a Load Alleviation System.

Omega owns six tankers however only four are currently active on the Navy contract.

KC-707
With a full fuel load, Omega can carry approximately 160,000 pounds (25,000 gallons) depending on fuel type and temperature. At maximum landing weight, Omega can land with about 100,000 pounds (15,000 gallons) of fuel, so unless the flight is very short or has a low planned offload, Omega can usually take off with a full load of fuel. On a 10,000-foot sea level runway, Omega can take off with full fuel up to approximately 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
KDC-10A
In its current configuration, the Omega KDC-10 is a basic DC-10-40 aircraft. In its current configuration, the Omega KDC-10’s full fuel load is approximately 243,000 pounds (37,000 gallons) depending upon fuel type, density, and temperature. On a 10,000-foot, no-slope, sea level runway, an Omega's KDC-10 can take off with full fuel in up to about 90 degrees Fahrenheit. At maximum landing weight with no mission essential personnel or their equipment on board, the aircraft can land with approximately 125,000 pounds (19,000 gallons) of fuel (118,000 pounds less than full fuel).

The Omega aerial refueling contract is administered by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Specialized and Proven Aircraft Program (PMA-226). All flights are approved by the Commercial Air Services Manager. Fuel offloaded by the tanker is allocated and charged as a pass-through cost to the appropriate squadron in the same way that fuel received anywhere is allocated and charged – just like fuel in the hot pits, at transient operating bases, at transient government-approved civilian FBOs, or from Air Force tankers. The cost of fuel used is the current government price of JP-5, JP-8, or Jet A fuel. Omega has authorization to take off, land, and operate at any military airbase in the world, whether Air Force Base, Navy Air Station, Marine Corps Air Station, Army Airfield, Joint Base, etc. We can also operate from any government-approved FBO in the world that can offer and provides contract fuel. Omega must use government-approved sources for fuel.
U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps
Omega tanker support to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps is funded under the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps flying hour program. Therefore, there is no direct cost to military units for using Omega services.
U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard
Omega tanker support to the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Air National Guard may be procured via the U.S. Navy contract with NAVAIR or may be procured directly via an independent contract.
Joint Special Operations Command and allied aircraft
Omega tanker support to Joint Special Operations Command and U.S. allies may be procured via the U.S. Navy contract with NAVAIR or may be procured directly via an independent contract.
Commercial customers
Omega tanker support to commercial customers may be procured via the Omega contract with NAVAIR.

KC-707
On the centerline AAR KC-707, two Sergeant Fletcher baskets are located on the aft centerline of the aircraft. One basket/hose assembly can be used at a time, with the second basket serving as an immediate spare should it be required. The former RAAF KC-707s utilize a standard MA-3 coupling.
KDC-10A
On the KDC-10, one Eaton 909E wing pod assembly is located on each wing. Two aircraft may refuel simultaneously.

All Omega aircraft are capable of worldwide deployment.
KC-707
Communications: two VHF/UHF radios, one VHF radio, two HF radios. We also have SATCOMs on board that supports voice and texting.
Navigation: TACAN, TCAS, VOR, INS, full IFR certified GPS (on some versions), IFR certified INS (on some models), weather radar.
KDC-10A
Communications: two VHF/UHF radios, one VHF radio, two HF radios. We also have SATCOMs on board that supports voice and texting
Navigation: TACAN, TCAS, VOR, ADF, INS, IFR enroute GPS, weather radar.