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    Timeframe for T-1 retirement

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    4 hours ago, the g-man said:


    Nah UPT 2.5 is the future man. Wing them after 6 months in a t-6 then send them to a sim top-off.

    Honestly it probably would work well if the heavy sim top off wasn’t the POS that is the T-1 sim. Make it in some sort of full motion multi engine jet and it probably would be worthwhile. Too bad the cost per hour of those rivals the op cost of most small jets.


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    Probably the stupidest argument that I hear kicked around for the sim-only track (regardless of type simulated) is "well, the airlines train sim-only".  This completely ignores that the airlines don't hire dudes with nearly zero hours.  Ask any regional Capt how much fun it is to fly with a straight-from-flight-instructing new FO, and that's on a relatively small regional jet doing a VERY canned and low-threat flight profile.  

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    Concealed Carry

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted · Edited by Napoleon_Tanerite

    It's kind of a gray area.  CCW laws are written more towards either you being a "state resident" or a "out of state" resident.  As a military member you're kind of neither.  For my career I was a FL resident, but I never once laid my head to rest in FL (aside from TDY) in FL; however, I owned property in FL, maintained a FL address, and "paid taxes" in FL.  As a result I carried with a FL resident permit, regardless of where I was stationed at.

    I'm no lawyer, so don't take this any kind of legal advice, BUT I would say that this is one of those gray areas that you can exploit.  I would advise you to get a "resident" permit in the state that is the most advantageous to you.  You can make a case either way for a resident permit in either your home of record state, or whatever state your're stationed in.  I would base the decision on whichever permit has the greatest reciprocity with other states.  So if you're an IL resident for example I'd advise getting an IL permit since it's good in IL as well as a LOT of other states; however, IL doesn't recognize any other state's permit.  That's just one example, it's going to take a bit of homework on your part to figure out what works best for you.

    EDIT:  Also, I would suggest getting a passport card and using that as your primary source of ID, especially if your CCW resident permit is different from your drivers license state, and keep a set of orders on hand (glove box) as well.

    When you really boil it down to a practical sense, it doesn't matter.  The key word here is CONCEALED, so if you do it right, nobody knows you are armed anyway and if you are placed in the unfortunate circumstance where you need to reveal yourself as armed nobody will care what state your permit (if you have one) is in.  The only point that becomes a problem is in states that have a "duty to inform".

    Edit 2:  I always assume that whatever state I'm in is a "duty to inform" state.  Where this comes into play is traffic stops.  In practice if I'm pulled over and I'm armed (pretty much always) I start the traffic stop with both hands either out the window or on the wheel and start the interaction with "Sir, for everyone's safety I want to you to know that I am lawfully armed and my weapon is located ____".  Usually this results in the cops wanting to shoot the shit about what kind of gun I have, perhaps some good natured shit slinging about brand preference, and a warning regarding the traffic violation.

    The new airline thread

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    1 hour ago, soupafly06 said:

    Thanks for the advice so far guys.  Unfortunately for me I’m a pipeline RPA bubba so no hours of any sort count for me except for what I claw out through civilian flying.  I’m also a bit long in the tooth for trying the UPT path so it Looks like the best bet is getting the commercial and CFI done and then grinding out the hours while I can.  I think I may look in to see if I could still apply for a restricted ATP assuming I met all other criteria though, didn’t see any language forbidding it and it never hurts to ask.

    Regionals are a grind for sure, but if you end up at a decent one it's bearable.  Beats flying droids from a shipping container in the middle of nowhere.

    The new airline thread

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    2 hours ago, ImNotARobot said:


    That’s a good attitude. The job is an apex predator. It needs no introduction.

    This HR goatrope makes it look like amateur hour. Stay the course man, and good luck.

    Definitely didn't mean that in a screw-my-bros sort of way, if that's how it came across.  I've been chasing this job aggressively for going on two years now and would be glad if those who lacked tenacity to deal with inconveniences like a temporarily broken app system or maybe saw FDX as a hedge for another job elsewhere would step aside and give others the opportunity.

    The new airline thread

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    11 hours ago, ImNotARobot said:

    The new website is totally stupid. You applicants are in for a firestorm of bvllsh!t trying to refine your details. I'm speechless at what a lackluster job the company did in taking control of the app process. Hope you had a recent pdf print of your PC app, since nobody told you that your entire old app would be deleted and "synced" to the new system. 

    Good luck NT, and anyone else enduring the pain of transferring their entire app. The flying job is worth it...but this sh!tty website is ridiculous. Previously the smoke/mirrors of UPS's website was the cryptic winner of worst airline app. Nice job FDX...your app is now officially the worst POS of all the majors. I'm sure with AAL's highly agile hiring practices (no sarcasm), we won't lose great guys who freakin give up on this BS.

    I hope they all bail.  Fewer people standing between me and my dream job.  I would do unspeakable things for a job at FDX.

    The new airline thread

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    4 hours ago, ImNotARobot said:

    For everyone’s SA...yesterday FedEx changed their application website away from PilotCredentials. Link below.

    If you had an app on file, they’re saying it all transferred. Login ASAP and make sure that data sync worked!

    Good luck to all. Boxes > people.


    https://careers.fedex.com/pilot

    PIREP from a current applicant (me).  Yes, MOST of your pilot credentials info will transfer, but there are many transposition errors necessitating a complete scrub of your app.  Do not assume that just because you have and up to date PC profile that your app in the new system will be good.

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    Join Spouse for UPT Studs

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    Posted

    5 hours ago, Boomer6 said:

    Whether it is still in the AFI or not joint spouse consideration for UPT studs is near the top of the list when deciding assignments. 

    Unofficially we would try to make it work, but no way would a top 3rd kid get bumped for a bottom 3rd kid just for Join Spouse consideration.  Maybe up or down a spot or two tops to massage it, since assignments do come down to Flt/CC discretion, but beyond those one or two spots it gets really hard to defend. 

    As with all things the most important thing the student can do is be successful and take control of their destiny.

    Join Spouse for UPT Studs

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Napoleon_Tanerite

    AFI specifically prohibits Join Spouse as a consideration for initial assignment selection out of UPT.  With that said, grabbing something that is not as competitive to a base with a wide mission set is your best bet to unofficially get stationed together or at least close.

     

    Edit:  It has been three years since I was a Flt/CC and worked assignments.  Perhaps the AFI changed, but if I were you I would get smart on it, specifically the 36-2205v4 (or whatever replaced it).

    Seven Day Option

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    Posted

    7 hours ago, WheelsOff said:

    Solid. Were you at least able to come back from said 179 and still get some currency in the jet before departing?

    Ya, I had about 3 months left, so I flew my ass off and banked about 100hrs.  It was actually the good life-- I only showed up to work when I was on the flying schedule, what were they going to do?  Fire me?

    Seven Day Option

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    Posted

    2 hours ago, WheelsOff said:

    I’ve heard conflicting info, and just wanted to make sure this explanation is correct in how the 7-day opt works?

    In other words, is the ability to 7-day opt based upon the date when the orders have you RNLT to said base (inside the 2 year window), or is it based upon the date when the official notification hits your in-container?

    Thanks. 

    It is indeed RNLTD.  My story concluded with me getting an assignment with a June '16 RNLTD, I dropped the 7 day option, enjoyed the good life for a year, caught a non-flying "gee i can't understand why all the pilots are leaving" 6 month going away tour in CENTCOM, and now I'm a free man.

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    No more group commanders? Air Force tests new wing design that gives squadron commanders more leeway

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    Posted

    Seems like a good idea until you realize that all it will do is concentrate even more power upward.  WG/CC will become the new GP/CC.  The AF as a whole already doesn't trust SQ/CCs and sees them as just baby leaders on probation being closely babysat by GP/CCs who themselves are on O-6 probation.  So now the O-6 probation job will be the WG/CC who babysits the SQ/CCs, and no real decision making power will exist at the base level anymore, it will just further fuel the "mother may I" bullshit where every little decision needs to be run through NAF or MAJCOM staff.

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    The new airline thread

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    6 hours ago, Hacker said:

    Good details to know.

    Most military dudes -- even those who are somewhat light on multi PIC time -- won't spend very long at the regionals (6-24 months), and could get caught in one of these traps.

    I can't speak with certainty about how the other regionals handle the big bonuses that they're offering, but I imagine it is a similar setup.  I'd still recommend taking the money, but treat it like when finance overpays you.  By that I mean take it, invest it, keep the interest, but be prepared to cough up the principle at any time.  AWA does give you the option to defer the bonus until you reach the "earned" thresholds.  This takes away your opportunity to earn interest off the money, but shields you from the tax liability.  I'm no financial adviser, but I would say that it's really going to depend on what you can do with the money whether it is beneficial to take it.

    The new airline thread

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted · Edited by Napoleon_Tanerite

    For those considering a gig in the regionals, here's some info on Air Wisconsin's "up to $57k" bonus.  It doesn't incur any contractual time obligation; however, there are points at which the money is considered "earned" and no longer subject to payback, as detailed below.

    $5k paid on first paycheck.  Earned following IOE.

    $26k paid upon completion of IOE, with a potential additional $8k to be paid as detailed below.  If you leave the company less than one year prior to date of hire you owe the entire amount back.  If it's paid back in the current tax rate you repay the net, BUT if it's repaid in the next tax year, you owe the gross.  This can be a BIG deal.  at 13-24 months you would owe back a pro-rated amount based on the months with the company to 24 months, after which it's considered earned.

    $10k paid on first anniversary, earned on a pro-rated monthly basis.

    Remaining $8k paid quarterly after year 3 if you haven't upgraded to Captain yet (unlikely, as upgrade times are 18-24 months, probably less)

    The additional $8k on the post-IOE bonus is tricky for military guys.  Everything published says you need to have an ATP when hired and come from a part 121, 135, or 91K job, with a type in a CREW aircraft >12.5k MGTOW.  For military guys you just need the ATP and type rating in the crew airplane >12.5, no requirement for 121/135/91K experience.  That means if you flew the T-1 (and got the type) and have an ATP in hand, you get the money subject to the payback schedule detailed above.

     

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    Air Force spending priorities continue to be well managed

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Napoleon_Tanerite

    https://inmilitary.com/nascar-military-sponsorships/

     

    Article is from a few years ago, but with NASCAR's declining attendance and viewship I doubt anything has improved.  And keep in mind I'm a HUGE NASCAR fan.  It pains me to see the sport declining like it is, but when I hear the Air Force cry poor and then see them spending money on NASCAR sponsorship it really blows my mind.  I've seen the Air Force booth at several NASCAR races and it's a ghost town every time, including Talladega which continues to be one of the few venues that is sold out (or nearly so) for every race.  

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