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Same thing in Boise, they didn’t pass the environmental impact study for the F-35, and then was offered F-16s. Hopefully it works out for them, but nobody knows. I think they have their study next year.
I saw what you posted, with every congressman from a fighter state signing stuff to keep their fighters, idk how that works but if they propose a bill and it doesn’t go anywhere it’s just political posturing and talking points.
I don’t even think it comes down to noise abatement issues. Like the others have said, it comes down to the congressman’s pull and what the Air Force decides they want to do today.
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On 12/25/2023 at 12:51 PM, admdelta said:
Might definitely look into that since I found out that I’m getting explicitly recommended not to be reclassed into a rated job as it turns out. So that’s an extra gut punch for me since I was getting excited about that, but cyber sounds pretty sweet from what everyone’s saying.
Are you in the guard?
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14 minutes ago, Standby said:
If you have to ask big man, you can’t afford it.
Lol. Comon’ tell me! I’ll tell you my secrets.
OP, you’re going to do great stuff man. I assume you’re guard/AFRC, take a breath and find a gig somewhere in the country you and your wife (husband whatever) want to live. It’s a good way to generate some excitement about your next career move.
My aircraft has CSOs on it, they do great work and have a good time. If ops pacing isn’t your strong suit go try Cyber and live somewhere dope, whatever that location means to you.
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24 minutes ago, Danger41 said:
If you decide to not go the CSO route, give a serious look into Cyber Ops. Hugely impactful career field and will set you up very well for post-AF career.
How so? Genuinely curious.
I see a lot of guard units have Cyber Operation squadrons but I have absolutely no clue what they do.
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22 hours ago, Rated Flyer 4 Life said:
My current unit is starting to be a tough situation for my family life and civilian job. My commander has given me the option to either stay or go. If I do leave, he said they will help me find a new flying unit.
As a reservist, what happens in the meantime during the process of looking for a new unit? Does the old unit usually keep you on a TR status? Can I switch airframes or do most units prefer you stick with the same MDS?
I don’t really understand your question of the unit keeping you on TR status while you’re “looking” for a new unit?
just go look for a new unit, when you find one that wants to hire you you’ll sign a form called a 1288 (I think that’s the form) and that’s a conditional release. Basically it says you’re leaving one unit for another you’re not leaving the service.
I don’t know how the reserves do things, I’ve heard AFRC bros say everything from “it’s a better deal then the guard” all the way to people saying weird things like they’re not allowed to live outside of a certain radius of there reserve squadron, so naturally, YMMV.
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17 hours ago, McJay Pilot said:
Looks like a definite maybe on the Bell 505? Haven’t heard the RW folks here in ABQ talk about it much though.
I believe this is just for the IFT-R program. So like how peeps used to go to IFS (turned IFT) before UPT to fly the DA-20. This contract is for a helicopter IFT that uses bell 505s.
the last I saw about this small companies had the contract and had their first IFT grads last year. The company I saw was called Brenner aviation down in Texas.
it’s my understanding that the UPT next for helicopters only is currently running, but they still use the Huey and it’s still at Rucker
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12 hours ago, brabus said:
@Props The couple ways I’ve seen it work is through VLPAD and switching to another state’s ANG that has individual billets posted at FTU units. I’m not sure if any state ANG has UPT billets, but precedent is set for AETC/ANG relationship. You could always reach out to MS/OK/TX JFHQs (or squadron bros in those states) to see if any UPT billets exist.
Interesting, I didn’t know it worked like that. Thanks for the info man
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@brabus I assume you’re in a ANG fighter SQ? How would that IP assignment work for you guys?
I’m a MAF guy, have been looking at flying the T6 to compliment my airline gig but I assumed it required a transfer to the reserves.
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2 hours ago, MC5Wes said:
What question do you have? I worked with them for 5 years. Miami and Houston branches.
As far as pilots go. They were all military retirees. Working on their second pension. They use to have non pilots in the back. But when I left they got rid of those guys and it was all pilots onboard.
I can’t remember the name of the system. But as GS employees they got paid automatic overtime all the time. For being on call during the week.
I believe they shutdown down the Houston branch after I left. And moved the assets close to the border.
For someone new, they have some real garden spots
https://www.cbp.gov/node/360610/printable/print
I saw they had just pushed out a direct hiring authority to certain locations I wanted to know more about how that worked.
I also wanted to know what locations had what aircraft, there’s nothing useful I’ve found online.
I’m a dual rated guy looking to build turbine helicopter time. I’ll do my time at AMO to get it.
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Thread revival. Are there any AIAs in the house I can DM? Getting up to date information on the program has been challenging. Thanks
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On 10/14/2022 at 6:20 PM, WxNonner said:
Thanks for the heads up. Good luck to those who got picked and to the guys and gals out here trying to get hired elsewhere! Finally too old to keep applying so I guess I'll let the dream die and stick to slam and goes in a 172.
Just focus on flying, you’ll get to where you want to go. Whether it’s making big money flying contract in BFE, or huge money on an airbus for the airlines. It’s a great time to be a pilot.
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So do you see this program turning out like the AF light attack program?
It seems like it’s tentatively funded, at least that’s what the internet told me and that’s never wrong.
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15 minutes ago, Danger41 said:
I finally called back and said I was fine and had no issues and (in the most military thing ever) got bitched at for not reporting back or something.
Lol
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6 hours ago, ClearedHot said:
For the record - 100% of the AT-802 would be built in the U.S....mainly Oklahoma... home of the ranking member of the SASC and a key member of the HASC.
That would be cool, I also read “the Oklahoma Air Guard would receive some of the planes too”
I’d bet they’re talking about the MC12 unit down in OKC.
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On 5/26/2021 at 11:35 PM, bfargin said:
Any idea if they’ve completed their demonstration? Is the program canx?
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Hey Guys,
So I just read that the Florida guard stood up a brand new unit flying the Osprey. Is there anyone on here that’s in the unit, or know anything about them?
I’m a guard herk driver interested in learning more about that unit and the mission.
feel free to DM me, or drop a comment below if you’re so inclined.
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305th RQS
in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves
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Thread Revival: I’m trying to get into contact with anyone at the 305th. They have a board opening in March.
I was in contact with a couple dudes at the unit back in 2021 but it looks like they went inactive. Including our friendly neighborhood @shadow_pilot
Any insight would be greatly appreciated, I sent a few emails as well but haven’t heard back, they may be out the door at the moment.
Thanks!