scoobs Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 How hard is it to do an exchange tour?I know lots of countries have simiar aircraft.Also is it possible to go to a country where you have to go to language school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClearedHot Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 There are several slots for exchange tours each year. Numerous countries participate. Some require language school or a tested proficiency in that language. I had to do three years of language school for my exchange tour with the USMC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Clearedhot check your PM's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RAFYankee Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Scoobs, I'm the current USAF/RAF C-130 Exchange pilot (slicks). Exchange jobs are well worth it, and if you need any language training, you'll get it at the Defence Language Institute in Monterey California paid for by the USAF. Any other questions, let me know... RAF Yankee RAF Lyneham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 What other countries have C-130's?Also how competitve was it to get your slot?And what country are you doing it for and how long does it last? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost_ttu Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 How common are interservice exchanges? For instance flying with the Navy or USMC? And are those things beneficial to your AF career? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RAFYankee Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 The USAF currently has Herc exchanges with the UK, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Austrailia, Japan, Thailand, and Canada (may be a few I missed and we no longer have one with Germany). The tours last two-and-a-half to three years and some may be on airframes similar to Hercs (ie Transalls). i'm currently on the UK exchange... RAF Yankee RAF Lyneham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClearedHot Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 There are also fighter tours with the Austrailians, Brits, Germans, USMC, US Navy (F-18 and F-14), and several other foriegn countries. A few years ago we had a Navy F-18 driver on exchange with the Weapons School flying in the Viper Division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 How hard is it to get a slot?Is is who you know or your flying ability or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClearedHot Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Is there a website that talks about exchange programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ClemsonFlyBoy Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 I am fluent in Italian and really would like to fly and be stationed in Italy. If i speak Italian will that help me or give me a better chance to get in the exchange program and letting me fly in Italy. Italy also has some older f-16's. do you know if they have some sort of program. Where can i find more information on this? thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RAFYankee Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Here is the public website for the exchange program: http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/special_ut...on/exchange.htm Flying positions may require certain qualifications (ie. an instructor qual, a certain number of in-command hours, NVG qual, etc.) and I think most require a recommendation from your SQ/CC or Group/CC. RAF Yankee RAF Lyneham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 Thanks for the website.How do you enjoy working in the RAF?Do they deploy as much as the U.S.?And is there a link that talks about opportunties in Europe? [ 04. October 2004, 15:23: Message edited by: scoobs ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RAFYankee Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 The RAF Job is great! I can truthfully say that I've never had this much fun flying in my life. You won't deploy as much, but you don't sit around either. However, as the exchange guy you get some leeway on leave (they know you want to see some of Europe while you're over here). The job is currently accepting applications for my replacement to be report here no later than Jun-Jul 05. Call the number on the website for more info if you're up for a move then. Oh, and I guess the European Exchange guys no longer have a website... RAF Yankee RAF Lyneham [ 05. October 2004, 03:04: Message edited by: RAFYankee ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhiPsiViper Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Do we do any exchange tours with the Russians or any former soviet block countries that fly MIG's or SU"s like UKRAINE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RAFYankee Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 To All, If you've got .mil acess, here's the new European exchange Program website https://wwwmil.usafe.af.mil/direct/PEP/ And I don't think I've heard of any Eastern European (MiG) exchanges for the fighter guys, but ya never know... RAF Yankee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClearedHot Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Actually there was a Eagle Driver flying the Mig-29 with the Germans a few years ago. Not truly east european, but still flying the Fulcrum. [ 13. October 2004, 16:20: Message edited by: Clearedhot ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hockeymv Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 The prospect of an exchange tour is part of the reason I chose 130's (and a great week in Germany drinking w/ the 37th while a cadet on OpsAF). My question is how early and often can you apply for these tours? Obviously, a new co-pilot isn't going to have a shot, but is it common for a 2nd MWS tour to be an exchange one, especially for a young captain? I'm assuming you have to be A/C qualified, but do exchange assignments typically want you to be IP qualified as well? Any suggestions or advice are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RAFYankee Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I was a second "term" guy getting the exchange. Most Herc exchanges require a Herc instructor rating and over a certain number of hours as an Aircraft commander/instructor. And, as with any job, you should really be looking at least a year prior to your PCS date... RAF Yankee [ 15. October 2004, 02:04: Message edited by: RAFYankee ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NimitsTexan Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 When I get to that point in my career (sometime between "in the future" and "an eternity") flying F/A-18s ot F-14s for the Navy sounds like the way to get. Tell me, do they let Air Force pilots fly off the carriers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobs Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Yes,there are opportunities for AF fighter pilot to fly F/A-18's in both navy and marine squads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2 Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Didn't I recently read that a Strike Eagle mission in Alaska was flown by a completely Canadian aircrew? There was a line of pilots who flew with the GAF 77 Squadron Fulcrums, who passed all their jets to the Poles back in August. They have (had) a great web page. I still have a copy of a brief from one of the US exchange pilots, "Spanky", on how it was to fly the MiG-29. It had to be one hell of a fun tour! Cheers! M2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ifrflyer Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 Originally posted by NimitsTexan: Tell me, do they let Air Force pilots fly off the carriers? When I was a Marine F/A-18 maintainer, my squadron did a Med-cruise on the Roosevelt. We had a USAF F-15 exchange pilot, and yes he did fly off the carrier. That was in 1996-97, not sure what opportunities exist currently. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest C-21 Pilot Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Where can one find details about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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