tacticoolpilot

I don't know if any of our posts will get top marks in an English class but it was coherent, so no worries! Being fresh out of college means my funds aren't unlimited. I'm still looking for my first full time gig, so I'm looking to be as cost effective as possible. Willing to work my ass off to pay for that PPL, but my entire package could use work so I don't want to focus too much on flying hours when the ROI isn't as great. I think the answer I got out of it is, just get as many hours as you can, and that makes sense. In your experience do you know how often fighter slots open up? I know there's an F-35 one in Vermont, but I'm hoping to stay on the west coast. As someone who is also going through the beginning process I find your knowledge valuable. Thanks for taking the time to explain it to me.

Haha definitely is magical. I am currently 25.5, based on the answers so far I'm guessing I am only eligible for transfer once my contract is up, so that might not be a wise choice for me. 1/2. Right now I'm having a hard time being competitive on the civilian market because everyone wants someone with a few years experience that can jump right in, or someone with an SSBI to start. I was wondering if it would be possible to join the cyber unit to jump start my civ career while I put together my package. I'm inferring from your answer that I would be committed to stay in the field until my contract is up, and only then would I be able to transfer. 3. Thanks for the pointers on study guides. Although I should focus on pilot score for PCSM I should not neglect my AFOQT score due to the "whole person" concept correct? 4. I should clarify on what I meant by magic number. I remember in a few posts that there was a certain amount of hours that was ideal before diminishing returns made it impractical to push for more hours artificially (as in for the sake of hours). 5. What possible reasons would someone choose AFRES over Guard or vice versa? Do people usually go with whichever unit has the air frame they're looking for?

Hello aspiring AFRES pilot looking for some answers. I have a solid background in computers, and have started down the cyber security career pathway. I have an interest in joining the AF cyber team for the experience and training, but flying jets has always been a lifelong goal. I am attempting to have my cake and eat it too by having a civilian career in cyber as well as being a pilot in the reserves. Whom has a better chance of being selected, with all qualifications being equal, an AFRES cyber warfare operations officer or Joe from the streets? Would being an officer in a technical field harm my chances? What are some current study guides for the AFOQT? All of the ones recommended on baseop has complaints on Amazon about being outdated, and/or inaccurate. Is the "magic" number for flight hours 68+ (in regards to PCSM score)? If one were to go unsponsored, when are the UPT boards typically held? What is it like to be a pilot in the reserves? What are your drill weekends like? Is it different from the "traditional reservist" schedule? Thank you in advance for any replies.