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Airline Pilot Central has pretty accurate numbers. 2023 you'll be catching the the wave just as it's about to crest. The next few years after will see 900+. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

As someone that just started, thanks. I could see the animosity, ambivalence, and hopefulness and struggled to understand the whys from each side. This is a great 10k foot summary. Overall I'm excited to be at AA but coming from AD my opinion is probably probably skewed. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

AFPC can approve IF everyone recommends approval all the way up. I had all recommend disapproval then SAF/PC made the smart decision to let me have parole anyways. Being a guy that was in your shoes less than a year ago, I would recommend putting your ADSC then adjusting your dates. If you started the PC process early enough you'll have plenty of time on the market after its approved to get picked up. If not, get PCS'd and give the Guard a couple months work. For a data point, I was approved early September, adjusted my avail (now 1 Jan) and got hired by AA late November. I start Tuesday so I barely had enough time to swear in and get a new CAC. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

Yes, I believe I have similar panic posts earlier in this thread. I had recommend disapproval all the way up the chain and still got approved by SAF/PC. No need to panic... yet. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

You are going to get a lot of different recommendations but here's my personal take. Hours: DIY with Excel, or use MilKeep Light Reading: What you said App Review: CheckedandSet (buy the combo with Emerald Coast) use Charlie, the others I've heard mixed reviews. They'll review two apps, pick your two favorites that are on two different sites (AKA NOT United and Delta) Resume Prep: personally had a bad experience with Career Takeoff, used CockpittoCockpit template instead Interview Prep: Emerald Coast, lifetime membership. Great for general prep. All this said, other companies offer resume, app, and interview prep all in one package. Most of those are focused on one airline or another so if you have a favorite use those. I wanted American and did not hear about Judy Tarver (AA focus) until I had already completed Emerald Coast prep. Again, lots of opinions inbound but this set up worked for me (CJO and starting with AA on the 21st). Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

Airline Apps will ask for sim hours buried a few pages into the hours section. Otherwise they count for nada. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

For the PCS, I see a potential Catch 22. TMO has to have orders, to have orders you have to have a DOS. You cant establish a DOS because you have a PC app in. So, my guess would be no without some serious reg digging. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

Are seperatee's via PC allowed house hunting permissive TDY? I'm getting mixed signals and career development office is closed to training... no joke. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

I'm a huge fan of Incirlik as a 135 dude. Can't go off base but you live in a house, have good Turkish restaurants, and an open Class 6. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

I'm at an FTU and had a Wing CC at the time that blanket disapproved PC apps. AFPC took that to mean me departing would hurt pilot production even though my unit is technically overmanned. Basically one Wg/CC influenced the whole chain. Either way, good to know SAF/PC truly cares about your impact to the Total Force and made the right decision here (I may be a little biased). Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

PC Approved! 11M, 6 months off UPT ADSC with letter of intent, all recommend DISAPPROVE up to SAF. I'm in utter shock. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

I'll attach it to my case. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

So mine has taken a strange turn. I had disapproval from Sq and Wg CCs (blanket disapproval was policy from previous Wg CC). My functional recommended approval but then his boss went back and changed it to disapproval for the functional even though "unit manning supported" then next level did the same. Anyone seen this before? For those keeping score at home, that puts me at four disapproval recommendations, 0 approval. 11M asking for 5 months with an intent to hire. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

My functional pushed mine today. Looks like that is what that set of letters is so maybe give him a call or email. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

Not sure if they still have one but Averret (sp?) had one when I was a young Virgin-ian lad. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

Good technique. I'm a few steps behind you. What set of initials is the Functional? Mine went from DP2ORM back to DP2OR but no changes to my AFPC attachment in my app. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

Just to be clear to the new dude, "only sitting SAC alert" died a long time ago and so did low hours in the tanker. I don't have the math but I personally have the same, if not more, hours in the KC-135 than my C-17 compatriots and definitely more than just about any other MWS. The AF has taken full advantage of the low mileage on the 135. Bad for being on the road, great for dudes that want an airline job. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

I'm not going to rule it out but I'm not there yet in my current situation. We'll see how the next month or two develops. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

Anyone had issues with someone other than their Wg/CC signing their 1288? Mine has refused and my ISR said I could have my Sq/CC sign it instead. I'm trying to make sure the paperwork is right to minimize issues at AFPC. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

2) Wg/CC will have to acknowledge in some way, even if its non-concur. My understanding is if it's "concur" up the chain then it stops at AFPC and is approved. If there are any "non- concurs" the SAF/PC board looks at it and makes a decision to deny, approve, or offer less time. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

Spoiler alert but the CAT scan scene and him filling out the questionnaire was fascinating for that reason. I've watched it twice and was unable to look away during the climb. The shots they got were incredible. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

Second this, had anticipated for months and saw it in IMAX the first weekend. It did not disappoint, preordering the blue ray now. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

Just be advised, the flow chart is incorrect for officers when it comes to your 1288. They copy and pasted the enlisted chart so it says first endorser on the 1288 is Sq/CC whereas per reg it should be Wg/CC for officers. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

I know everyone had skepticism when she started but she was a hell of an improvement over Debbie. Saw her speak at A/TA and was really impressed. Here's to hoping we get an even better appointment. Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app

I'm trying but my Palace Chase is stuck on the Wing Kings desk Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app