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    Track Selects and Assignment Nights

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    KDLF 20-08/09 Drop

    T-1

    C-17 x 6 (1/Pittsburgh(AFRC) - 2/Charleston - 2/McChord - 2/Elmendorf(ANG))

    C-5 (Dover AFB)

    C-130J x 4 (2/Yakota – 1/Dyess – 1/Little Rock)

    KC-135 x 4 (1/March ARB – 1/MacDill – 1/Salt Lake – 1/Lincoln)

    T-1 (Laughlin AFB)

    T-6 (Laughlin AFB)

    E-3 (Tinker AFB)

    T-38

    U-28 (Hurlburt Field)

    AC-130J (Hurlburt Field)

    F-35 (Luke AFB)

    T-38 (Laughlin AFB)

    T-6 (Laughlin AFB)

    C-21 (Scott AFB)

    F-16 x 4 (TBD)

    F-15E (Seymour)

     

    How do you feel about your airframe and mission?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Guard Kc-135 

    Ops tempo

    Anyway you slice it the -135 community is busy with deployments, operational taskings, training sorties, and trips.  As far as deployments are concerned, as a new Lt. you’re going to be asked to do a 2 month (72 day) rotation for the first couple years.  The guard is split between “bucket” and “rainbow” deployments, both have their pros and cons.  The busy tempo has had an affect on the morale at some loactions. Which makes the decision for “on the fence” guys to head to the airlines that much easier.

    Rewarding?

    In my humble opinion I feel the deployed mission is extremely rewarding.  Having the opportunity to offload gas to a receiver that is supporting the dudes on the ground is only second to actually being the strike package guy.  Our stateside mission also includes Aero Evac, Troop Movement, Coronets, etc.  All of which have their rewarding moments.

    In the same breath the mission can be monotonous and bland. Flying in circles for hours just waiting on your receivers , who sometimes never show up.

     Bases

    AD, AFRC, ANG! Tankers are everywhere. But if you go AD you can almost expect to go to McConnell or Fairchild.  

     

    Feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions. 

    Hope this helps!

    Honest feedback

    in What Are My Chances?

    Posted

    Hey,

    Thanks for the feedback, I know in this business not all advice/feedback is positive in nature.  I am looking forward to what the future has in store no matter what happens.  I appreciate your thoughts!

    -T  

    Honest feedback

    in What Are My Chances?

    Posted

    2 hours ago, FlyArmy said:

    If you want a fighter slot, go rush fighter units and try to sell yourself accordingly. Exhaust all your options in the time you have. If you don't get good feedback or get hired between now and TFOT dates, either try to delay TFOT or take the bird in the hand and go with heavies. Flying heavies is better than not flying. If it comes up in conversation while rushing, sure, tell them you got hired by your unit, but your real desire is to fly fighters, you have told your leadership that, and that's why you are out rushing. That wouldn't be the first thing out of my mouth though. I'm quite sure if you told them you are enlisted in such and such unit, the follow-on question will be "did you apply for a UPT slot in that unit?" By getting hired there, it shows that 1) they are willing to send you to UPT after knowing you and 2) you still want fighters, even though your home unit doesn't have them. Could help. But if you immediately throw that out there, could come across as a douche.

    Thanks for the advice.  Yea, I don't want to come off as a douche by appearing unappreciative for the opportunity that I have been given thus far.   

    Honest feedback

    in What Are My Chances?

    Posted

    GPA 3.26

    PCSM 74 (21 flight hours)

    Maybe leverage isn't the correct term to use.  Thanks, I am excited to have the opportunity.

    4 minutes ago, HDESP said:

    I don't imagine any unit would care if you were selected by another unit. I could almost see that attempting to use it as leverage will be seen as a negative, as it seems kind of manipulative.  I was recently picked up for unsponsored but I can tell you the average scores for the board I was on was P91 N72 AA60 V63 Q55. From what I have heard from asking around other units the whole person concept is what they initially go off of and if they have two people they really like then it goes down to the scores. You didnt post your GPA or PCSM or Flying hours so I am not sure I can form an accurate opinion on your scores other than good job on the Pilot portion of the AFOQT.  Id personally like to say congratulations on receiving heavies, I was a previous 1A251 and being apart of a crew was what made the job fun and exciting. I can understand wanting to try for fighters as its probably your only opportunity to do it now, but I dont think viewing your heavy unit as leverage does well for the whole person concept.  I could almost see it as a negative if you mentioned it because just getting a position in a unit is something people are currently fighting to receive. Kind of like dating a girl and telling her if a hotter girl accepts you then you're going to bounce. 

    Anyways good luck applying but if it doesn't happen I am sure you are going to love heavies! Imagine all the bathroom breaks in flight and food you can cook in the ovens. 

     

    Honest feedback

    in What Are My Chances?

    Posted

    Hey fellas,

         I am looking for advice on my current situation.  I have recently been selected to fly heavies at my home station guard unit (historically a highly competitive unit to get into) however, I am still pursuing the fighter route.  I am going to preface my questions by stating that I have been upfront with my leadership and the UPT board with my aspirations.  They have been nothing but supportive and understanding.

         So, fighter guys.  Do you think it is wise to use my current position as leverage toward reaching a single seat?  Is there some appeal to knowing a candidate has been selected by another unit?  Overall what are your thoughts on my situation?  Lastly, I currently work in Operations as an enlisted flyer.  Does that carry any weight?

        I have my FC1 selected but not yet completed and I am first in line for TFOT FY19 dates.  I intend to continue applying for fighters until the option has exhausted itself.  My scores are good but have one glaring low score... P96 N87 AA23 V38 Q16

    Thanks in advance for the advice and feedback,

    T

     

    PPL for Fighters

    in What Are My Chances?

    Posted

    6 hours ago, Intogamer said:

    98/ Prior E as well

    I scored a 96 on Pilot and have similar flights hours to you (in the 20s) but have yet to take the TBAS (scheduled next week).  Trying to gauge what I can expect my PSCM to be from a positive TBAS.  Good luck and thanks! 

    PPL for Fighters

    in What Are My Chances?

    Posted

    On ‎1‎/‎30‎/‎2018 at 7:00 PM, Intogamer said:

    Hi everyone,

    I was wondering if I can gauge people's thoughts or experiences on flight hours and PPL. I am currently applying to a couple of fighter units but as of application time, I do not yet have my ppl (only about 20hrs). Correspondingly my PCSM score is kind of low at 75 however with 201+ hours it would be 95 and 60+ is 85 (which is most likely for me in the short term). I aim to complete my PPL by end of March but a lot of units have their application deadline beforehand.

    Do you think that units would simply look at the initial score and flight hours or if I mention that i'm actively pursuing to complete it the units would take that into consideration? How heavily weighted is flight hours essentially in your opinion/experience?

     

    Thanks!

    How did you score on the AFOQT?

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