Bode Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 So I was just asked if I want to go work for the wing IG as either chief of exercises or inspections (they are both opening up). Can anyone provide insight into which one would be more interesting? It would be my first job outside of the flying sq and OSS. What are the positives and negatives of this? My other option is to work as an ADO. Edited-changed plans to exercises Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HU&W Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Check pm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tac airlifter Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 What's your platform? ADO is awesome in most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bode Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 T-6 currently. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war007afa Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Inspections isn't a bad way to go. Take the opportunity to help your wing get rid of queep and the BS that doesn't matter. Make sure the guys at your wing waive the stuff that doesn't help your base or your mission. It's all about "smart compliance" now (meaning you're supposed to actually say "no" to things; that's why it's now called an Effectiveness Inspection vice Compliance). Shoot me a PM with any questions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azimuth Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 2 hours ago, Lstcause257 said: T-6 currently. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Exercise planning in AETC? Jump on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bode Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Yea we do some odd stuff. We are doing a "disease ex" in the next month or so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossHarris Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Stay in the squadron and fly as your primary job. Never volunteer to be attached and if you get wind that you are being considered for an attached or non-flying gig, resist it kicking and screaming! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bode Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 Stay in the squadron and fly as your primary job. Never volunteer to be attached and if you get wind that you are being considered for an attached or non-flying gig, resist it kicking and screaming! Why? I'm currently attached and fly almost daily. Non-flying gigs I understand but this is still a flying gig. Just looking for justification. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeloDude Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Depends on what your personal goals are--if you're just trying to get more hours to get out to go to the airlines/reserves then definitely don't go outside outside the squadron. If your goal is to stay in and try to become a future commander/get promoted then definitely take the wing job. Pretty simple--neither is right or wrong, just depends on what you're trying to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossHarris Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 You don't ever have to be attached to be promoted/be a cc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFM this Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Interesting? Exercises Promotion? Inspection--esp if you take the WG through the next capstone. Flying? ADO, hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bode Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 I think that's part of the problem, I don't care one way or another. I have enough time in I'm not worried about promotions and I don't care about building hours for the airlines. I have zero desire to fly for an airline when I'm done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
di1630 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 If dudes haven't been in AETC and are thinking CAF attached, two different ball games. In AETC an attached guy could fly 2x sometimes 3x per day if they want. And if they don't, they finally have a reason not to get abused by the scheduler. Plus, having a wg level job in AETC gets you the same surf duty title with 69% less work than CAF when it comes promotion time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeloDude Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Then choose to be an ADO--it will be a lot easier than working at the Wing. And as for promotions, the O-5 board could care less if you've been ADO, however, they do care if you've worked at higher posistions/bigger programs, preferably at higher staff levels above the Wing. I'm not saying this to suggest one career path over another, just telling you guys what gives you the best chance for getting promoted (kind of hard to be a CC if you don't make O-5) if that's what you want. Sure you can always stay at the squadron level and get promoted, but your chances are much more slim. Figure out how the game is played and then decide how you want to play it...this isn't rocket science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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