A-10 Bubba

Yeah ask around for sure. I’m curious about why they are saying that. Hasn’t been what I’ve seen at all, and without proof of a reg stating CAT Es are different, I’d have to assert that we are protected just the same. But it is a weird little niche of the AF, so keep digging just in case. That’s why I put in the call to AFRPC. Good luck with the transition. If you are coming in as an additional duty ALO, it’s a quick and painless process. If you are coming in as a primary duty ALO...well, brace yourself. And plan for plenty of time to get transitioned over Let me know if you have any other questions. Overall I’ve found it to be a fairly enjoyable job. Most of the kids are sharp and motivated. Once you understand that you are now pretty much on your own regarding the AF queep and readiness tasks, and figure out how to navigate all of that, it’s a pretty good way to get to retirement.

As a primary duty CAT-E ALO, I can tell you what I've heard at a very recent area meeting regarding promotions: Three big things are required to get a DP to O-5: 1) Participation. Min points for a good year is 50, but they want to see more activity. I think 70-90 was thrown out there. As a minimum. More is better, and it is easy to find extra ways to contribute and earn those extra points. Just takes a little time and motivation. 2) PME. Has to be done or you are dead in the water. 3) Leadership positions. In the ALO world, you need to hold at least the Deputy LOD title to show you are doing/seeking leadership stuff. In a real squadron I'd say this amounts to being an ADO or maybe a DO (that's probably a stretch though). If you meet these three requirements, you have a good chance of getting a DP, and for ALOs with a DP, promotion to O-5 has been 100%. If you want to get promoted, the ALO/USAFA team (at least in my region) wants to help you get promoted. If you do #2 above, they will help with #1 and #3. If you don't want to get promoted and just want to min run it, you can. I'm not sure where you heard sanctuary is different in the CAT E world, but I've talked with ALO leadership and a personnelist at AFRPC to confirm if or some reason I don't make 0-5, and I'm inside 2 years remaining, I can stay on, and I've been told this is the case by all. I'd need to see a reg that states CAT Es aren't the same as the rest of the AF regards to that if you've got it. Hope that helps.

No joke. Was that only applicable to ARTs? I'm TR.

Bump. Anyone know if this "stoploss" is still in effect for Reservist aircrew? Looking to transition out of a flying billet into a Cat E spot...possible for it to get denied by AFRC? The original memo I believe was in effect until Nov 16.

Bumping this back up. I'm looking for anyone I can PM about this topic (flying IFS/gliders/Jump planes) to get a little more info on what the flying/living situation is like. I'm in a similar situation as Biaspoint was, looking to step off the fast track for a bit with my young family, and I'm gathering more info on what is out there. I am not a USAFA grad, so I'm unfamiliar with how the programs work from the instructor pilot side. Appreciate any updated input.