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First off, I want to say thanks to everyone whom has contributed to this forum. Awesome resource. Second, hoping for a little help/guidance. Background: Currently a CW2 in the ARNG with 800 hours in the UH-60, (PC/AMC) looking to make the transfer to AF Reserves/ANG. I want to stay Rotary Wing; on my last deployment I did some MEDEVAC chase stuff, really enjoyed the mission. Right now I work as a Faculty Research Engineer in Ga. Have an undergrad in Mech Engineering, grad in Aeronautics, starting PhD in Mech Engineering in 2019 at the University I work for (I can defer if needed). I spoke to a reserve recruiter, basically told me to pound sand. The ANG recruiter told me my wings are not valid in the Air Force. I get it, easier to put a kid in the service than go through the hassle of an inter-service transfer.

As I understand from reading the boards, I would be required to go through a commissioning source however I do not need to go through UPT, only the qual in the HH-60. Do I need to take the AFOQT/TBAS? I am wondering if it’s going to be an easier process if I direct commission in the ARNG first and then try to transfer. I haven’t seen any hiring board notices for HH-60 or CV-22, do the units not advertise/only hiring from known entities?   

Thanks for your time and help.

 

On a side note, I am currently working a contract with the HH-60 Program Office. Have any of you Bros had any interaction with these guys? General impressions? 

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18 hours ago, green_blue_pilot said:

Does the 'Helicopter Only' limits (as per AFI 11-402) a prior Army aviator to HH-60's in the reserves/ ANG? Can I go CV-22 without FWQ or UPT? 

You can fly HH-60s or CV-22s with helicopter only restriction, and that acft qual course is pretty much all that is required after your ARB is complete. 

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