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fadeawaydave replied to Cameltactics's topic in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves
Got the TBNT from DC today. Best of luck to the interviewees! š -
What is the current status with āhawg retirement? I have heard various opinions such as they are re-winging all 281 aircraft (implies non of them are going to be retired). Iāve also heard that theyāre planning on retiring about 40 or so aircraft, and several of those will be from guard units. Any concrete answers out there? Or is it a constant variable depending on politics and current day events? Fingers crossed theyāll keep all 281 š¤
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fadeawaydave replied to fadeawaydave's topic in General Discussion
I actually had vipers as my number 1 up until about a year ago when I got the chance to meet some hawg pilots. Between them, and hearing from some friends what the A-10ās are doing in current conflicts made me place it number 1. Tbh F-16ās are probably 2 or 3. The point of the post, was to get feedback from other people on RPAās, and whether I should look into active duty at this stage of my application process. I know things change regularly in the Air Force so thatās why I was asking about it. -
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fadeawaydave replied to fadeawaydave's topic in General Discussion
Thank you for your honest feedback. I understand how saying those things could come across as not being congruent. I, however, would say that I have done my research, and I am not being dishonest. I simply know what I want and what I feel a passion for. It may not make sense to some, but it makes sense to me. I like manned piloting. I like aerobatics. I love the mission of CAS. I also like Air-to-Air. Those are what speak to me as a person. Thatās not to say I donāt or wonāt consider other options. I really do appreciate your advice! Since it comes across in ways Iām not intending it -
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fadeawaydave replied to fadeawaydave's topic in General Discussion
Iāve been trying for about 2 1/2 years now. I redid my tests which gave me my 86 PCSM (96 max PCSM) last January. So I guess you could say Iāve been competitive for a year and a half. Iāve been to a couple fighter units who gave me some constructive feedback. Iām looking over my notes: UNIT #1 āStrong candidate, just about perfect application. Cover letter is good, just remove this sentence. Make it more specific to our unitā UNIT #2 Likes: Scores, GPA, good answers in interview, understanding of pipeline showed commitment Improve: Make more of -
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fadeawaydave replied to fadeawaydave's topic in General Discussion
I really appreciate all of you guys input. Itās super helpful, and I know itās hard to quantify that in the internetsphere, but I am a real person. Someone whoās had a dream since he was a little boy. Iāve worked my ass off for 7 years and Iām just doing the best I can to attain it; I know Iām not perfect. I donāt know everything, as much as I wish I did. I think my year-long plan is to move close to a unit, and do my best to show up for every drill. If that doesnāt work for a year then look more in depth at AD. I donāt mind being in a heavy. Itās the second best job on the earth. I -
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fadeawaydave replied to Cameltactics's topic in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves
I just want clarification in case Iām not correct. AFRC basically means you apply to go through UPT unsponsored. As youāre going through, you hope to get picked up by a reserve unit? Sponsored AFRC means that you were selected beforehand by a specific unit? Is this correct? Iām starting to look into different avenues, as applying within the units doesnāt seem to be working out with so many applicants nowadays. -
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fadeawaydave replied to ZR-1's topic in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves
I am in the same boat as you. I remember applying about 3 years ago to a fighter unit and they said they had a record number of applicants. It was somewhere around 40 applicants. If only my application were half as competitive then as it was now *sigh* Active duty is looking more and more enticing especially considering theyāve apparently made the drone track separate from the manned track. Iām going to take a few weeks and study up on it, Iām getting impatient to get in. I would recommend looking at it as well. -
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fadeawaydave replied to fadeawaydave's topic in General Discussion
Perfect response, thank you so much. I was not aware that RPAās (tentatively) were a different program. From the thread, it seems thereās a decently high chance of getting t-38ās. RPAās are almost non-existent! Okay thank you. I wasnāt aware that it was such a low chance. Iāve poked around and it seemed like there was a high chance of getting RPAās, so thatās why I was so worried. Appreciate the info! -
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fadeawaydave replied to fadeawaydave's topic in General Discussion
Maybe I should clarify. My goal is Manned Fixed Wing, then CAS. The F-35, Iām sure youāre well aware of, has a CAS mission. From my research, the unmanned community is EXTREMELY unhappy. And actually being a current pilot, I know for a fact I wouldnāt want to fly drones. Better than sitting in an office? Yes. What I want to do for the rest of my life? No. Iām not completely discounting helicopters, especially Attack, itās just not my first choice with my long term goals. -
Hey guys, Really appreciate all the information Iāve learned from you guys over the years. Iāve been applying left and right to Guard/Reserve fighter units for about two and a half years now. Iām getting impatient and am starting to consider AD. My scores are relatively good and Iāve been told several times by a couple units āYouāre a great candidate; thereās not really anything you can do to make your application better. Just keep trying.ā 28 years old, Pilot: 90 / Nav 85 / PCSM 86 w/ 73 flight hours, Max PCSM 96. I played college sports, graduated on the honor roll, have m