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Off the street hire at a Guard Tanker Unit.
March 2023 Update: UPT Complete (syllabus)
AMF check last week, just over a month ahead of schedule. Graduate in mid April.
AFOQT/TBAS: July 2016
Board: November 2019
Hired: November 2019
MEPS: Passed April 2020 amid the 'rona outbreak.
Enlistment: June 2020.
FC1: September 29, 2020
FC1 Stamped Approved: November 2020
NGB approval: March 2021
OTS: August 2021
UPT: March 2022 - April 2023, Laughlin AFB, TX.
FTU: May - October 2023 Altus AFB
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At Laughlin we had to get put on a waiver by the Student Squadron, and then you had to take that to the housing office. Talk to your student squadrons shirt.
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KDLF 23-05
KC-135 - Kadena
KC-135 - Fairchild
C-17 - McChord
B-1 - Dyess
KC-135 - Birmingham
A-29 - Lebanon
KC-135 - Mildenhall
F-35 - Tyndall (Reserves)
KC-135 - MacDill
F-16 - TBD
KC-135 - McConnell
T-6 - Laughlin x2
C-130J - Little Rock
A-10 - Davis-Monthan
C-130H - Reno (ANG)
T-38 - Laughlin
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On 1/10/2023 at 4:48 AM, BL_224 said:
Is there a currency requirement for skipping IFT with a PPL or greater? I’ve seen in various places that your last flight had to be within 5 years. Is that true or as long as you have it are you good?
Not sure. I didn't go so I never looked into it. If you have it, I'd expect to not go. If you have a PPL, IFT wont help all that much.
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55 minutes ago, Polar Bear said:
Is IFT not required now?
If you have a PPL or greater you will not go to IFT. Otherwise it is still required.
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If they're inviting you to play hockey, they probably like you. Unless you invited yourself to hockey. Or they just needed a body so guys can get fresh legs (jk). Sounds like you're doing the right things. Just dont be the guy thats overly friendly, or is butting into conversations. If none of the places you've visited have had boards yet, you really dont have any way to validate if you're doing things correctly or incorrectly. Otherwise, sounds like you're doing it right. When I was hanging out at interview weekends I basically did the same. Tried to have a conversation with whoever wasn't busy and didn't look like they'd be annoyed that I wanted to talk. Don't overstay your welcome, but if people are there hanging out, be there. Persistence is key in some cases.
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On 6/14/2022 at 2:46 PM, Anon said:
Has anyone seen a casual on APT status successfully request an IFT waiver if they have a PPL? I won't have flown for ~3 years by the time I start UPT and am hoping that might help my case. If waivers are nonexistent, I'll probably look to fly an hour or two just to break the dust off. I'm not at Laughlin yet so any insight would be appreciated.
As in you want to go to IFT? A guy in my class currently got his PPL like 5-6 years ago and hadn't flown in about 3 like you said and they told him he cant go. You can try, but it'll more than likely get denied.
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10 hours ago, SNAP314 said:
Curious what the current training timeline is for those entering UPT at Laughlin right now. Has 2.5 shortened UPT timeline for those that are starting now?
Depends on how the syllabus keeps evolving. 2.5 is in flux almost every day it seems. I started same exact time as the first 2.5 class here (I'm last 2.0(1) class) and I think they should finish a few weeks before us potentially. Delays happen all the time though. And 38s are delayed a bit as of current.
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7 hours ago, LAW428 said:
Update:
Prior enlisted crew chief hired from within in fighter unit:
AFOQT/TBAS: September 2020
Interview: 12 July 2021 (Selected as alternate)
Notified of Primary: 15 Dec 2021
Notified of FC1 date: 24 Jan 2022
FC1: 7 Feb 2022
FC1 stamped approved: 18 Feb 2022
NGB Submission: 22 March 2022
NGB Approval: 26 April
Notified of OTS dates: 10 May
OTS: 2 Aug- 30 Sep
Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile appPrepare to sweat like never before. 'Bama be hot that time of year.
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7 hours ago, RocketDriver said:
You're doing all the right things then. My only advice would be to spend more time researching heavy missions before writing them off. Flying Herks or C-17s is a lot cooler than not flying for the military at all, plus you'll get a lot more flight time. If you're willing to go active duty there's already a very high chance you won't fly fighters, so it would be beneficial to look at some of the heavy guard units with interesting missions (e.g. HC-130 or MC-130) and weigh the certainty of flying those birds against the uncertainty of getting stuck with something even less appealing to you if you don't do well in UPT.
I'll echo this. You're on the right start, but dont count out heavies until you give them a chance and go see a squadron for yourself. I mean this in the best way, but with 0 flight hours, you have no idea what you like to do in an airplane. not that a PPL and 100 hours changes that much, but a lot happens when you start flying, and even more-so when you get to UPT and start pulling G's in the T-6, wearing the harness and helmet and G-suit. Some people dig it, others are like, well shit, this sucks. If you can, try and get an aerobatics lesson when you start flying. And like Rocket said, something is better than nothing, and every aircraft you fly for the AF will be the best damn one out there. Just go at things with an open mind in todays rushing/applying environment, but go for your dreams by all means.
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Stay as long as you can/like, but dont feel like you have to be the last one to leave. Let it be organic. Just get to know people and the squadron and see if you'd be a fit there. Ask guys about flying/not flying things. If you drink, dont get stupid, you gotta drive home remember. Alcohol is a good way for places to gauge people too. Are you gonna handle yourself at the bar while TDY or on a trip? Sit in on any briefings/meetings you can and dont be afraid to ask questions. At least stick around until after lunch, and if its a Friday/Saturday stick around after everyone gets let off and hangs out, if that happens at that unit. Each one is different.
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On 3/28/2022 at 5:05 PM, CaptainMorgan said:
If you’re medically qualified, you will get a pilot slot out of USAFA. My roommate was initially given a Nav slot because his grades were terrible. It was changed to pilot because the Academy didn’t fill all of its slots. They should have stuck with their initial decision…
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThis may be the case right now, but its not always the case.
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Shotgun apps even if you dont think you'll get an interview. You may be invited you may not, but you most certainly will not if you dont even submit the application.
Do what you have to in order to get some flight time, but dont get yourself in over your head either. Try to find some mom and pop flying school where they are a little on the cheaper end, even if you have to drive an hour away for it. But like its been said, a PPL is usually going to be a hard requirement these days, if not even just a soft unofficial one. With the shear volume of applications fighter squadrons are receiving now, its a weed-out tool.
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On 3/26/2022 at 5:12 PM, Trutan said:
Enlisting as a crew chief would get me used to the environment and I would learn some things no?
Yes, but you just stated you are worried about not getting a pilot slot if you go ROTC or USAFA. Enlisting can be a great way to get where you want to go, but you need to understand all facets of each path. You still need to go to school and get a degree if you enlist, and you'll have to postpone school for a little while as you are trained and spun up as a crew chief or whatever job you do. Its a great way to get to know the jet and crew like stated above, but dont enlist because you thinks its a guarantee to wings. Enlist because you want to enlist and kick ass at that job. If flying and flying only is your sole objective, options like ROTC, USAFA, OTS boards or applying to guard reserve squadrons is your best best at only flying.
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On 3/24/2022 at 7:00 PM, Trutan said:
The only thing I would be worried about going through rotc or the academy is what if I don't get a pilot slot, I don't really have any interest in that much other than flying
Then enlisting doesn't seem to be a good option for you either.
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Either enlist like above, or do very well in high school and play sports, then go to the Academy for college, do ROTC, or finish college and apply for OTS. Do what makes sense for you. If you dont have interest in being a crew chief or any other enlisted job, then dont go that route. If you do then by all means send it. While it can work, enlisting in a unit is not a fool proof way to snag a slot. There are many roads to take, do some reading on here about the various paths and start navigating down one that makes the most sense to you.
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2 hours ago, Metalhead731 said:
Off the street hire, guard, heavies. Here's my timeline so far:
Application Submitted: Aug 2020
Interview (virtual): Oct 2020
Interview (in-person): Oct 2020
Selection: Nov 2020
MEPS: May 2021
MEPS Approval: Jul 2021
Enlistment: Jul 2021
NGB Submission Aug 2021
FC1 Medical: Oct 2021
FC1 Approval: Nov 2021
NGB Approval: Jan 2022
OTS: ?????
UPT: ?????
It's been a long one for sure. Does anyone have any idea how long it takes from packet approval to getting OTS dates? Seems like some people get them pretty fast. Scheduled within a week or two after NGB approval for class dates that are 3-4 months out. I've got nothing so far.
6-9 months.....but for real, it's hard to tell. You can tell your unit you'll accept short notice dates, but it's still all over the place.
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1 hour ago, Standby said:
Definitely bring the boat, but temper expectations. The lake is close to the historic low (2013) since it’s been dammed, and finding a suitable ramp could be difficult depending on the size of your boat.
Thanks for the heads up. Its a 19' speed boat, so not the biggest. I'll keep an eye out.
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16 hours ago, DuckHunter said:
Yep. There’s uncovered storage space n base, and covered storage on the way to the lake if your boat is nicer.
That’s what your Saturdays are going to be for, hanging on the lake with your classmates to blow off steam.
Good to know. Uncovered is all she needs. Its not the prettiest boat on the lake, but it gets the job done.
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17 hours ago, LimaLowdown said:
All I can say is to absolutely bring a boat if you can, everyone else will thank you...
Haha cool. I have one, and its not going to do me any good sitting in a shed back in MI.
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Headed to Laughlin in March, anyone on here brought a boat with them to UPT?
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Off the street hire at a Guard Tanker Unit.
January 2022 Update: UPT Dates Finally!
AFOQT/TBAS: July 2016
Board: November 2019
Hired: November 2019
MEPS: Passed April 2020 amid the 'rona outbreak.
Enlistment: June 2020.
FC1: September 29, 2020
FC1 Stamped Approved: November 2020
NGB approval: March 2021
OTS: August 2021
UPT: March 2022 - March 2023, Laughlin AFB, TX. Looks like its still UPT 2.0 from how my TLN is coded.
FTU: ???
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15 hours ago, uhhello said:
I run adblock as a google extension. i have no issues.
Adblock plus here, no issues as well.
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Are you using an Ad Blocker? I have one running and dont see that.
General info on UPT (Undergraduate Pilot Training)
in Pilot Selection Process
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If you're getting BAH back home, you can get a BAH waiver that will allow you to stay in the dorms while still getting BAH for back home. Idk if they can force you into housing that you'd have to pay out of pocket for.