[B Course Washout]

1 hour ago, ViperMan said:

You sound like you've got the attitude part wired - so good for you.

1. Well no F-somethings, but that said, it depends on what gets written on your form 8s, etc. You could still fly single-seat, depending on what gets written on your form 8s, etc.

2. You should probably already have some sense of whether they were going to take your wings. Why are you asking the question? Did something (or multiple things) happen during your course that makes them think you should be a pilot at all? Or did you just get the vibe that they didn't think fighters were your jam? If it was the latter, you'll keep your wings. My sense of FEBs is that they are a formal process that recommends what they've been recommended to do...

3. If you get to keep flying, you'll be fine. I know someone who washed out of F-15s (post B-course, post MQT), and is now a weapons' officers on another platform. Shit happens, but your attitude will carry you. Own your f-ups, and move on with your life - you will absolutely be fine.

I promise you, flying something else besides a fighter can be every bit as rewarding, and more so, than flying a fighter. It's your attitude that will make the difference. I'm sure it sucks, but try not to dwell on it longer than necessary. Once you start your next B-course, don't look back.

Nothing went wrong in terms of my Form 8 but they did say after my discussion single seat is probably not best for me. I wouldn't think anything I've done up to this point is deserving of being stripped of my wings as I come prepared and give it my best hack, but the paranoia definitely set in for some reason. 

Wow never heard of someone washing out that late, as much as that sucks it's nice to know even in that situation that things turned around for that guy. If there's anything I know how to do after this training pipeline is to take my licks and try and learn.

Appreciate the words, I'll definitely go to my next training with a little extra fire in me.

[B Course Washout]

Thanks @Danger41!

Awesome, they did offer the waiver for me so I will be pursuing that.

Nobody had it out for me at all, and I take nothing but an awesome experience out of the training. I'm hopeful that I'll be able to adapt to the crew lifestyle and be a better fit elsewhere. I did have the feeling of wanting to hide this experience but you're right I'll just answer peoples questions honestly if it comes up. 

[B Course Washout]

Hey everyone,

I just recently washed out of a fighter B course.  It was for many reasons, but ultimately it came down to me getting behind the jet a lot more than I care to admit. I struggled in the program and I gave it my best shot but things sadly did not pan out for me on the fighter side of the house.

I’m hoping to hear from others that may have been in my shoes before on what’s next for me and what options I could have available. Flying aircraft is and forever will be my dream, and I will do anything to make sure I can keep my wings and stay in a seat.

Haven’t really heard of much of a timeline for me as an active duty guy but want to do all I can to set me and my family up well for what’s next. 

Some questions would be:

- will I be limited to only certain aircraft?

- under what circumstance would they strip my wings?

- how will this affect my career down the line?
 

Thanks!