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1 hour ago, SocialD said:
NAS Corpus Christi was on lockdown this morning and now one suspect is in custody, no shots fired.
AZANG or Luke/DM/etc...? We're allowed to carry onto base but have to keep them locked in our cars, which should be really helpful...
I'll quote a certain former commander I once had the pleasure of working for
"That's what security forces is for"
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Started as an enlisted Traditional Reservist.
Guard CSO Board: May 2018
Notified: May 2018
Gained By Guard: September 2018
Reserve UPT board: September 2018 (good timing right?)
Notified: September 2018
FC1 Scheduled: January 2019
AFRC UFT Board: January 2019
Notified: January 2019
FC1: May 2019 (Need anthropomorphic waiver for exceeding 40' sitting height)
FC1 Stamped: September 2019
EDSCA: Nov 2019
There was an issue processing my separation because guard, so I wasn't actually separated until a month later
Gained by 340th: Dec 2019
OTS: February 2020
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I feel like this should be a contest instead of a lottery
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I needed an anthropomorphic waiver. FC1 was mid may, it didn't get approved until late September
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DoD Directive 1344.10
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No one gives a shit where the degree comes from, as long as it's accredited. I went to 4 different schools, has an abysmal GPA, graduated from an online school and still got hired.
Your credentials are exceptional so start rushing now.
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Started as an enlisted Traditional Reservist.
Guard CSO Board: May 2018
Notified: May 2018
Gained By Guard: September 2018
Reserve UPT board: September 2018 (good timing right?)
Notified: September 2018
FC1 Scheduled: January 2019
AFRC UFT Board: January 2019
Notified: January 2019
FC1: May 2019 (Need anthropomorphic waiver for exceeding 40' sitting height, was told I'd be track limited but I was hired by a C-130 unit so no big deal)
FC1 pulled by AETC for certification: June 2019
Radio Silence: Now
Does AETC pulling my FC1 mean that a waiver was written by WP and it's just waiting on the SG to sign? Anyone have any recent experience with the timeline here?
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2 hours ago, Swanwick said:
I know of some guys who signed up for a regional before joining the ANG and came back four years later with a great seniority number waiting for them. I'm wondering whether that's my best option or if there are alternative strategies that the search function didn't turn up.
I feel like someone got away with that once and the airline smartened up. More power to you if it's possible though.
Yes, it is a valid concern, I had units call me a week in advance to come out for an interview.. not much notice. Fortunately my other career allows me to work remotely so I kind of just disappeared for a week, but obviously you cant do that when you're flying. -
6 hours ago, Swanwick said:
I finish my Bachelor's May 2020 and will be rushing units beginning then. I currently pay the bills with single-pilot corporate flying and contract gigs, but I wonder if I should sign on with an established company after I graduate but before I'm hired by the military to make the most of my USERRA rights.
I could continue to be a contract pilot which would give me the option to rush units on my own schedule (but my job wouldn't be protected through USERRA). Or try to join a regional with a flow program to one of the majors. Or join a large charter op such as XOJet, which also seems to have flow to the majors now.
What are your suggestions/experiences?
Rush now, some units will interview if you're a year away from graduating. If not, you'll make contacts.
What do you mean "make the most of my USERRA rights?" There's only one "right." it's that your employer has to hold your position.
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7 hours ago, Yeeyee said:
Speaking of C130 units, which are the more competitive?
How the hell are we supposed to quantify that?
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The 302nd got some MAFFS last year to help out with the colorado fires. Not sure how common that is though.
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This is a real email....
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You could always preemptively obtain a norse shaving waiver and slam it down in front of the board.
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2019/07/18/meet-the-first-norse-heathen-airman-to-grow-a-beard-in-the-air-force/-
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I think you know the answer, hedge your bets
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On 7/22/2019 at 10:04 AM, SoFLNomad said:
and the joyful hernia check.
we didn't do that a few months ago, you must have been the special winner
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9 minutes ago, elvis said:
Now if that doesn't describe big blue, I don't know what does. I talked to training today and they're getting my forms to get TFOT dates going though. Hopefully you don't need the FC1 approved to get those dates. Also, at least you got released on Wednesday..I had to wait around with those dang active guys
Unfortunately AFRC requires a stamped FC1 before they'll gain you and give dates. And yeah, I took a nice 2 day tour of the museum 🙂
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21 hours ago, elvis said:
It was, actually was just told my package was approved by NGB yesterday and my recruiter was asking for my FC1. That might start moving something, hopefully. Maybe waivers have something to do with it too.
Same here, I'm that giraffe that needs the height waiver to tell me I can't fly the T38 even though I was hired by a C130 unit 🤷♂️
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On 7/8/2019 at 7:26 PM, elvis said:
My package was sent in, in April and medical in May and haven't heard a word of anything. Haven't even heard if my package was approved.
Was your's the week of may 20th? If so me neither, recruiter finally got someone to answer and apparently only dental and optometry have been certified so far.
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On 6/4/2019 at 5:40 PM, ViperChief720 said:
Thanks in advance to all reading/offering your opinions! Looking to see how I stack up and your opinions on my next move. Currently Shot-gunning Apps to the majority Guard units hiring. Leaning towards Heavies but open to all except UAS.
AGE: 28
MIL EXP: Rank-TSGT, ANG, F-16 CREW CHIEF, TIS:10+years w SECRET Clearance
AFOQT: P:97, NAV:67, AA:33, V:38, QT:29
PCSM:81 (61-80hrs=85)(81-100hrs=89)(101-200hrs=92)(201hrs+ = 96)
FLIGHT HRS: 52 w/Student Pilot Cert,FAA 1st Class Med
DEGREE: AEROSPACE OPERATIONS GPA:2.70Our stats are pretty similar, my GPA was slightly higher but a lot of folks dont really care about it anyways. It might carry greater weight with the unsponsored board though.
Pro-tip, if you still have a cac, look at the reserve vacancy finder in AFPC on the portal. You'll be able to see slots and usually they'll have a POC you can harass. I went this route and was invited to an interview that wasn't publicly posted, so there were only about 5 of us that showed up.
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I got picked up as a guard CSO, 2 days after being gained a reserve unit interviewed and offered me a Pilot slot. It's a logistical nightmare but everyone involved has been very understanding. The unofficial advice I got was "if you don't have training dates yet, you can bail"
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On 4/22/2019 at 12:53 PM, jvlonardo said:
Civilian to Reserve heavy unit.
AFOQT/TBAS: JAN 2018
PPL: OCT 2018
Application to Base: NOV 2018
Interview/Hire: 8 FEB 2019
FC1 Submitted: 7 MAR 2019
FC1 Notification of Scheduling: 3 MAY 2019
FC1 Date Scheduled: 19 AUG 2019
Good lord thats a long wait until FC1, we requested in January and it got scheduled for May. WP must be slammed
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This cleared up all of my in processing questions, great overview of what to expect.
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21 hours ago, Lifetimeflier said:
Does anyone know if TFOT 30July class is full? We heard of a guy get that date two weeks ago and I'm currently waiting on dates myself. They canceled the August TFOT and I don't think the fiscal 2020 class dates are out yet.
Follow up question, are guard/reserve not allowed in the first couple FY2020 classes? The 340th said I'd have to wait until the next calendar year for OTS dates if I didn't get in 19-07
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On 3/11/2019 at 7:28 PM, FDNYOldGuy said:
The 340th handles all pay, travel/PCS, orders, leave, questions, etc.; nothing is handled by your home unit.
1 caveat on that (as of march 2019) your home unit cuts orders for your FC1, at least that's what the 340th told me last week.
EDIT: I was hired before my FC1, I see your timeline is different.
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