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14 hours ago, BroncoEN said:
This isn’t a stab at you TX, but I do find it crazy that they have a boarded pilot position for dudes or dudettes with 1 year operational experience (I’m counting post-MR) with one schoolhouse Q-1 on file and maaaybe another Q.
Pretty soon the 89th will start taking LTs at this rate.
Yeah I’m applying expecting to not get it. Just want to get my foot in the door and my name out there. I have nothing to lose and I figure it could help for next years board now that I’ve seen the process.
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18 hours ago, LoveDumpster said:
How are you able to apply?
I'm also in the 16 year group and I don't even come close to my TOS or DEROS requirement.Finished the school house June 2018 and need 2 yrs by Fall 2020
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I'm in the '16 year group. I've had little to no casual time between commission, UPT, SERE, deployed after a few months in the squadron... honestly just got lucky and have a decent number of hours compared to most my age. As for the B-2 thing I figure it can't hurt to apply this year and worst case, I apply again next year.
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So the B-2 hiring email was released for a second time this month and I am going to apply. They're asking for a PDF of your SURF, OPRs, decs, etc and you email that to the 2 assignment officers at AFPC. I have been networking with a current B-2 pilot but I'm not sure how connected the folks at Whiteman are with the assignment officers at AFPC. Any suggestions on how to stand out when I send that package up? Would that be appropriate? Otherwise you're just another name in a stack of faceless resumes and it's a bit of a crapshoot. TIA!
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What's the story behind the Toner stud getting a BUFF? Can't say I've ever seen that before...
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Any B-2 pilots on here that want to talk Pros/Cons of B-2 life? I'm a current MAF guy and am interested in applying when the next board comes out.
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On 3/20/2018 at 9:02 AM, Bode said:
So I just had a C-146 assignment tossed onto my plate. It’s not official but it’s a question as to if I want it. I’m not sure how much time I have to figure it out, so I’m looking for anyone who can speak intelligently about the program.
- How’s the lifestyle?
- Sq life?
- Ops tempo?
- Pros/Cons?
What was your prior flying experience? I’m interested in the C-146 and I’m wondering what type of previous flying experience would be desirable to open up that door.
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On 2/12/2018 at 8:55 PM, StoleIt said:
C-40 here.
It doesn't suck.
What kind of quals do you need to get into the C-40? Ops tempo? Thanks in advance.
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2 hours ago, Truman08 said:
Just my $0.02, but from what I understand from the two first "hiring" boards, both tanker and receiver experience was required. That would lend itself to KC-10 experience over 135. That said, word is the next hiring will open itself to the rest of the MAF, not necessarily requiring both sets of experience. Again, maybe somebody directly involved at the FTU or IOT&E can chime in but that's what I've heard.
That makes sense, thanks!
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UPT stud here. If I wanted to end up in KC-46s, would a recommended route be to go 10s or 135s first? I know that location, luck, timing etc all factor into it, but just wondering what time of insights I can get from you all.
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UPT stud here. How common/difficult is it to fly a different cargo aircraft and then get hired by a C-130 guard unit? I was researching guard units and it seems that the majority fly 130s.
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We've also been told that though some of the -38 guys will still get heavies (obviously all won't go fighter), but they're giving more out so that they can come back as IPs to support the long term replenishing of the fighter pilot deficit.
@Boomer6 Even better, thx for the correction
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Nine -38s in END track select today, 3 of which will PCS to Sheppard.
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3 hours ago, HeloDude said:
Class sizes are increasing and more people will be going to T-38s with more heavy/non-fighter options being dropped. This is directly from leadership...
Pardon the ignorance, I just want to clarify. You said "T-38s will go up and heavy/non-fighter options will be dropped" as in heavy/non-fighters will be lessened or as in heavies/non-fighters will appear in UPT drops more frequently?
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8 minutes ago, viper154 said:
Bold Face/ops limits, do millions until your brain hurts. -1 if you feel like you are at level to understand it. If you have some IFR knowledge you can read some of the AF IFR pubs. Don't be a douche, everyone wants to be the next triple ace f-22 driver, not everyone and their mom needs to know it 5 times a day. Stay in the books, help your bros, don't suck. Profit.
Awesome thanks for the advice. Do you know (or anyone for that matter) where I can find a -1? I've searched quite a bit online but no luck so far.
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I'm headed to UPT this summer and I'm in a similar situation to C130 Driver above. I have just over 100 hrs and I have been reading the 11-248.
My lifelong dream is to be a fighter pilot. Any advice for someone who wants to track T-38s? Thanks.
B-2 Spirit info
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Has anyone gotten any news about the latest B-2 board?