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    Best chances for fighters.. AD or Reserves?

    in Pilot Selection Process

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    1 hour ago, matmacwc said:

    I'll bite before this is closed, your WG/CC cannot do much to get you hired into a (ARC) fighter wing.  This process is delegated usually to the OSS/CC and an interview process, sure, they can call and recommend but that does not have to be taken into consideration.  You need to rush and apply to units, there is no hiring unless there is a hiring announcement that you qualify for by the closeout date.  No college, no luck, no ASVAB, no luck, douchebag, no luck.  A lot of this applies to active duty as well, just think of UPT as your interview process.  You are guaranteed nothing, you are entitled to nothing.  I had 50 hours and a private pilots license going into UPT as an active duty dude, I did better that some 2000 hour CFI's, and did worse than some 0 hour, non private license students.  Attitude can be 70%, but there needs to be some ability, and you don't know if you have that yet.  If you pass the FC1, you could parlay that into a backup slot, lots of people lose their physical, and you could be on the next bus to UPT.  And before you ask and not search (damn millennials) I flew fighters for thousands of hours, and taught UPT (T-38s).....all very recently.

     

    Now close this ridiculousness  

    Of course! I just want to get my foot in the door to go over there and show face, sell my self, and hopefully snag a Interview. I understand the hiring process is through the units OSS/ CC. Just need assistance getting that set up! And lol, Roger that on the UPT info... Note taken. Tottaly belive your credentials! Thanks for the insight!  On a lighter note, I don't think this thread is completely "ridiculous" ... I am learning a lot! 

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    Best chances for fighters.. AD or Reserves?

    in Pilot Selection Process

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    Don't know if the post is heading in the direction I want lol.  But networking is never a bad thing in this career field.  Thank you again for everyone chiming in on the post and giving there expert opinions lol.  Had a good talk with my wing commander the other day, he is going to assist me to get a sponsor from a fighter unit and call around. In the mean time, I'll keep calling units and wait for my flight physical dates.  Waiting is the most painful part! 

    Austin 

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    Best chances for fighters.. AD or Reserves?

    in Pilot Selection Process

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    On August 18, 2016 at 3:19 AM, Ram said:

    I'm glad you said so. Just skip UPT then and join us in the CAF, brah! Didn't you hear there's a fighter pilot shortage?

    Would you mind PMing me your name and contact info so I can get your orders hooked up for Weapons School?

    Thanks, brosaurus-rex.

    Yes sir, I just PMed you my contact information.  Feel free to contact me anytime! 

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    Best chances for fighters.. AD or Reserves?

    in Pilot Selection Process

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    On August 15, 2016 at 4:38 PM, Don Frank said:

    There's definitely a shortage in fighter pilots across the entire force, to the point where even top brass are calling it a "crisis". How that's actually going to affect fighter drops in UPT, I'm not sure but I'd venture to guess that they'll at least drop more 38s. If you can secure a reserve sponsorship though, that'd probably be your best chance, but I can't personally speak of the differences between AD and reserve flying. 

    Also, based on what I've heard, many of the RPA drops are going to T-1 guys.

    Thank you for all the great information, I am actively seeking a sponsor ship! I know that's the best route.

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    Best chances for fighters.. AD or Reserves?

    in Pilot Selection Process

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    Hello everyone, I hope this post is under the correct thread.  I am trying to get a fighter slot (f-16, 35, or 22).  Now I am at a point if i should seek out active duty or reserves for UPT.  Does anyone have any info about active duty fighter positions (such as if there is a shortage).  I heard a lot of UPT guys are getting RPA at UPT for active duty. If I go active duty, I know I can score 1st or 2nd in my class and ask for fighter/ bomber track.  On the reserves side, I am having troubling seeking a sponsors ship from fighter units (deployed, not looking for sponsorship, or even having trouble trying to get ahold of them).  Does anyone have any advice for my situation? I have already been selected as an alternate for a fighter unit and I'm currently waiting for my F1C Physical.  I'm just trying to pull some G's....    Thank you.

    Cheers 

    austin 

     

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    AFRES unsponsored slots

    in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

    Posted

    On August 3, 2016 at 0:43 PM, Vimix22 said:

    Along the same lines of getting an FC1 is it up to the member to fund their trip out to Wright-Patterson? Or does the OA/recruiter do that for you? Asking as an unsponsored applicant. 

    Great question, I am in the same boat. I got selected as an alternate and should be getting my FC1 soon but fear it will be too late before the November USAFR board and I am currently unsponsored (searching for sponsorship). I would pay out of pocket to go up there and getting it done instead of waiting for my unit. Thanks for the previous guy post who explain how he got it done... Pretty cool... 

    UPT sponsorship from a training reserve base?

    in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

    Posted

    4 hours ago, Termy said:

    Three quick tips:

    1) Ignore Scoobs.  He is so counterproductive to these forums I can't believe the mods haven't blocked him.

    2) When it comes to the Viper unit at Ft. Worth, everyone calls the base "Carswell"

    3) If you are interested in Tucson you should PM matmacwc.....he can point you in the right direction.

    Good luck-I have seen a few crew chiefs end up as Viper pilots.

     

    lol, roger that! And yes my apologies... Carswell! Thank you for the POC sir, I will send him a message ASAP! Thanks!

    UPT sponsorship from a training reserve base?

    in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

    Posted

    19 minutes ago, Duck said:

    Yes! It is 100% possible! I haven't seen a 43rd UPT stud guy come through probably because of limited places to farm them out and a plethora of 11Fs jumping ship for ANG/Reserve! Occasionally we get a guy at UPT hired by Klamath or Tucson! The path is the std UPT, IFF, B Course, but rather than going back to your hired unit you will be farmed out to hopefully make IP at another unit! Only then would you return! However talking to a couple of my buddies, it seems like those guys rarely get back to the unit as an IP and typically find other units!!!!

    Edited to add more exclamation points.

     

    Thank you sir for the awesome reply! That is great news! Just like my unit I got selected for the alternate would do. You go to OTS/ UPT/ b-course then they find a place for you to go fly and get seasoned... Then if you want to come back as IP, you can! And I will for sure give those units a call! It's tough to get a fighter sponsorship, especially f-16 (love my 16's). Hopefully getting my flight physical will make my package looks very desirable for sponsorship. Going to call Utah and homestead tomorrow. Talking to NAS Dallas right now. They said they are not going to pick up another "off the street guy" until 2 years from now... But that would work out perfect if they sponsor me since it will be exactly 2 years for me to finish everything and fly with them! Lol

    Austin

    UPT sponsorship from a training reserve base?

    in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

    Posted

    Hello everyone! I have a question! Is it possible to receive a sponsorship for UPT from a training reserve unit? Such as 43rd FS at tyndall afb who primary mission is to train f-22 pilots, or the 69th fighter squadron out of Arizona that trains f-16 pilots? or can you only get sponsored by units who don't train such as homestead, NAS Dallas, or Utah? I am desperately trying to find a fighter squadron to sponsor me for the up coming board! I have contacted a couple so far! Luckily for me, I am prior service f16 crew chief, and have some great credentials, and also going next month to wright Patterson AFB to receive my flight physical! (got selected as alternate for my unit... doubt the primary is going to have asthma or flat feet lol). Thanks everyone and have a great day!

    Austin  

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