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9 hours ago, Guardian said:
I think right this second you are right. Until the airlines fix the pilot shortage with drone and remotely operated options to their problem. Then we will have a pilot job crisis just like 9/11. It's coming. And if you don't think so just check out how much research is being done and funded by who. Necessity is the mother of invention. Both airlines and the Air Force need right now.
Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network ForumsNot happening anytime soon. Where is the cost savings? You aren't getting rid of the pilot, they are just no longer in the cockpit. Single pilot, for airlines? Way too much liability, maybe for cargo. Look at what the airlines are investing in for the next 10-20 years, none of it is remote technology.
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12 hours ago, ClearedHot said:
It will be ugly but not in the ways we assume, some people are staying and they will most certainly be overworked. This will be yet another opportunity for non-pilots to rise to positions of influence (Space/Cyber/Intel), and we will see a further erosion of morale and our core competencies of employing airpower as they seek to further agendas and secure tribal position and power. I fear this will ultimately result in a non-warrior leading the USAF or a GCC.
Plans are in motion to dramatically increase the UPT pipeline so we will likely see an Air Force with a glut of younger far less experienced aviators and in IMHO that will manifest itself in a much higher accident rate. Also, look for increased incidents of battlefield "mistakes" and fratricide.
If there is a major conflict in the middle of this...scholars will write books for a 100 years on the death of a once great power.
"If there is a major conflict...." --> this right here is my biggest fear with all of the problems surrounding the AF.
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5 hours ago, Sprkt69 said:
Whoa whoa whoa. That Wing Exec has like super important things to do, like get to the senior management's constant wishes and making sure his/her golden knee pads are not being scuffed too badly instead of such trivial things like flying.
To be honest, most wing execs I know went kicking and screaming. I felt bad for them. Best advice I ever got : be good enough at your job that you get the mission done and bring your boys home safe, don't be too good that you start getting considered for HPO...I didn't know what HPO was at the time but I'm fairly convinced it's not a choice to many..
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On 11/5/2016 at 0:30 PM, Guest ThatGuy said:
These are my best guesses: 1. Money, because AFROTC isn't free. If you have to drop a class due to lack of money, AFROTC will be at the top of the list.
2. I am sure you still have to be selected for a field training spot too, which complicates matters for some as well.
3. Maybe AFOQT scores?
4. Need more pilots talking to these kids. People they can actually relate to on a certain level. However, most of the guys I know don't have too many positive things to say about their experiences in the AF as minority pilots. I can't say I have experienced the same treatment, but I know they are telling the truth because old habits never die.
Not saying racism doesn't happen, but as a minority I've found the military to be the most accepting sect of society. I've known many minority pilots in the AF and they are treated no different then non minorities.
Women? Different story but I won't open that can of worms.
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My mentor will always be the crusty passed over (maybe) major/LTC still in the squadron, those types have provided me more mentorship then any "career" guy.
PSA: real mentorship in a flying squadron happens in the squadron bar (not heritage room) on Fridays with the beer light on.
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8 hours ago, Duck said:
It's all a test to see how those 8 will do. Judging by how AMC defines "success" I expect around 4-6 Gp Execs get slotted for this and the program ends up crashing and burning just like all the higher ups are hoping it will. But at least they can say "we tried!"
Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network ForumsNaw man, just group execs? Obviously they weren't tier one. Maybe if they were wing execs! Better yet, aide-de-camps. I mean that's what the Air Force values these days.
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11 hours ago, di1630 said:
Looks like 4 maf pilots to fighters...4 to bombers. Probably all from prev T-38 track to fighters if I had to guess.
Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network ForumsAll this AFPC MAF to CAF crossing streams hee-haw for 8 dudes?
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5 hours ago, cantfly said:
There are no vaults at the agency. Try calling the buildings there SCIFs. There is a huge difference between a building that's a SCIF and a building with a vault. They don't have a single person with a flight suit running through the buildings there and none of the squadron CCs are pilots .So you haven't been at liberty to see what I have in my 18 year career. When you have to take a polygraph and PASS to get access to the building in order to find out what I know, then we can talk more....truth.
If a Tact Airlifter needs access to TS, then we are all in trouble.
Are you retarded? You clearly know zero about tac airlift or anything for that matter. Go with quals, besides the NSA d*** measuring; or do us all a favor and STFU
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5 hours ago, pawnman said:
Yes, but it's a little different when it's senior leaders who fly 1-2 times a month with a seeing-eye IP and a junior guy that has spent 6 years getting CMR in one aircraft and now has to start from scratch.
Our former Wing King at Yokota was always MR as an instructor. Made it a point to fly (many times with students) at least twice a month if not every week. He was the definition of leading from the front. He even went off station a few times. Needless to say, he understood the plight of maintenance and crew dogs. Of course he is an anomaly, never saw that again.
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23 hours ago, Azimuth said:
We sent a guy to the -17 who failed boldface on his IP check in his previous MWS. He was only concerned about possibly getting Q-3'd and how it might affect his Phoenix application.
Well that's a double zinger if there was one since it will also affect his airline app 4 years from now when he gets hit in the head with reality! .....Now of course it won't matter if he makes the fast track since aircraft performance in the AIR FORCE < box checking.
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46 minutes ago, Azimuth said:
In AMC (which is probably the most toxic community) get rid of the PHOENIX programs. You get career Airlifters in Tanker squadrons that:
1. Don't give a shit about the mission or community.
2. Are only there to check the box and get command.
3. Never grew up in the community, so of course they don't know how it's ran.
Same could be said for the Tanker "management" that goes to command Airlift squadrons. Also the majority of folks who PHOENIX programs are the ones that sucked in their original MWS and never flew. But they're the ones who were the Exec/CAG/Guy who shouldn't be flying, so of course they'll get a great strat. Then they'll cross flow into the other side of AMC where they'll be Exec/ADO guy who doesn't fly a lot, doesn't know the new jet at all, and is just hanging on to go to school.
Other communities don't do this type of program, don't know why the MAF feels why they have too.
Agreed, with one exception and the guy that comes to mind was phenomenal in the plane after he came to tankers and now is one his way up; most tanker guys that came to 130s were skilled careerists who could not fly the plane to save their lives. Likewise, my tanker bros want to punch me in the face after some of the "HPOs" we sent to tankers. Want a prime example of Phoenix debaucherry? Little Rock AFB under Rhat, tanker guy leading THE c-130 hub of the world. Good lord the toxicity that came under him was unprecedented. Now this is not to say it was because he was a tanker guy, it provides evidence of what kind of "guy" Phoenix types usually are.
Yes, eliminate Phoenix. And stop making our weapons officers Wing execs.
I don't think ACC does this at all?: making viper guys eagle guys or vice versa for career reasons? Seems the CAF values depth while AMC values breadth = not being proficient in your airplane..
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1 hour ago, 08Dawg said:
But let's have two O-4 boards in a year. Wonder if the 09 guys will have to wait around a year and a half before pinning on.
Hmm, then why the hell are we having 08 and 09 boards this year? 09 guys are jumping through their asses trying to check their "boxes" before the PRF. AFPC must secretly know and assume that virtually the entire 05 year group is punching this year and 06 next year hahah.
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Chang, don't know if you are reading this, nor who you are. But let it be known that almost every one of my peers plus 3-4 peer groups below me are talking about the airlines and at least going guard/reserves. LTs are already talking about it. You guys are in deep deep trouble and let it be known that you guys did this to yourselves.
A few years ago, when people asked about these issues and the pilot shortage at large we were laughed at, told to stop complaining, etc. Now look where we are: 4 star generals going to the airlines with their tails between their legs while the airlines laugh at us.
Fortunately for the sake of the country, many of my peers will continue to serve in the guard and reserves; do the same effing job as active duty minus a lot of the PC crap that has tainted our armed forces. Were Rainman here on these forums today he would disagree, but at the end of the day, those in the guard and reserves provide the same product to national security. Active duty is not any mightier or worthier.
We love this country and love putting on the bag to go "hack the mish," just not on active duty's terms because senior "leadership" has decimated the patriotism, drive and morale of those bright eyed kids wanting to fly fight and win.
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So verdict? Wait until six months out to put in for palace chase or put it in when legal to get approved (2/3 commitment)?
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9 hours ago, VMFA187 said:
The most difficult time I have had in my career over the last decade as a Fighter Pilot and Marine was when I was an airframes OIC with 35 Marines and 10 airframes while simultaneously going through my 4-ship flight lead upgrade.
Two points: 1) While that approach would certainly result in better leader development at every level, it is incredibly taxing on those put into those positions. 2) Due to having to balance both duties, much like a multi-role fighter, it is nearly impossible to truly excel at either without jeopardizing the other. What happens is you become average at both, detailed many times by my experience operating with Air Force F-15 and F-16 units where their capacity in the air was developed to a higher degree than ours was.
Though I suppose some of that may be attributed to our 6-7 flight hours a month...
I hear you brother, I was left in wing scheduling all by myself for 2 weeks the month I was trying to finish flight lead upgrade before IP school while my "boss" decided to take a vacation. I had been flying on average once or twice a month before and after the upgrade. Not the right answer necessarily but I ensured the shop was doing what it needed to but prioritized the flying aspect, got my ass handed to me later.
Few can do both but at a certain point, you can be good at your ground job or your flying job. Throw a family into the mix and you're in for a treat.
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2 hours ago, ihtfp06 said:
I haven't been on there in a while. Any thread in particular?
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThe SW airline getting rid of the 1500 TPIC requirement; it is like the heavy v fighter d measuring contests here. They come up from time to time!
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They are targeting mil guys heavily. Anyone also browse Airline Pilot Central? A lot of butt hurt from straight civilian guys over mil guys being targeted..
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5 hours ago, pilotguy said:
UPT is toxic. It's full of guys who were "screwed over" in their previous community. Now they are mentoring all the young folks on why the Air Force sucks. Sounds like a great recipe.
Maybe that has been the trend? The last 4-5 guys we sent to UPT from our MAF squadron were all stellar dudes who volunteered..minus one who had "back issues" in PIT and ended up going to Mildenhall then passed over for Major.
If commanders are sending their "rejects" then that is a foul. Molding the next generation of pilots is no pety task.
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3 hours ago, brickhistory said:
"Gina" might disagree with your new perspective.
Are you seriously proposing taking current, healthy rated officers and moving them into mid-level captain and junior FGO support mission positions?
Since you and yours have done so well in keeping a lid on the rated manning levels such that we are in the state we are today, how will you solve the drain/acquisition of non-rated officers who see, under your scheme, that they have NO incentive to work harder or smarter in their selected fields since only rated will be chosen for the O-6 and above ranks. Mighty disheartening for any bright shiny Lts who want to serve their country. And never mind about the specialized training that both the rated officer needs for his/her performance, but also that of the support fields?
You can't fill your beloved programs that you claim need "the best rated" to fill those turd slots. How are you going to get the manning to fill the non-rated support jobs that comprise the majority of the Air Force using rated officers?
To recap, you want to put aviators into your beloved A1 personnel cubicles. How much to train the rated guy? What is one of the primary reasons for rated guys to be bolting at unsustainable rates currently and you want to increase the non-flying demands placed on them?
How about supporting a culture where results regarding the primary mission matter? If you fly, you fly. If you are support, you support the flyers. And those that can't/won't hack the mission, regardless of the role, are culled from the herd. Those that do, are suitably rewarded/promoted. Instead, you and your ilk have created the current "everyone is special" climate. Again, I ask: if at Base X, the Wing Commander is a flyer and his/her MPF sucks and takes 1/2 days off, who is at fault?
Ok, lil' Kim. Where are your troops and bases? All of them belong to us now...
But...but who is going to tell the Wing King that his MPF sucks, especially as a bag wearer? "There we go zipper suited sun gods being mean to the ABU wearers again. Everyone wears ABUs when not actively flying and mandatory Friday fun runs to build morale"...there's 95% historical precedence for that..
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So now the question is: Is Liquid a troll or is he real? Is Liquid Chang? Is Chang Liquid? I'm so confused.
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3 hours ago, Duck said:
Exactly! Since we all know that the FAC was merely a force shaping tool to begin with and had absolutely nothing to do with making our Air Force "fit to fight" lol. It's time to force shape that shop and put those cats to work on filing my travel voucher and doing my adls training for me.
Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network ForumsYepp, and and any reasons we need NCOs handing out towels in the gym? And let's be honest, most base gyms don't even hand out towels! Why not hire civilians to run the gym while these NCOs can make sure my PCS orders aren't consistently months late.
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14 hours ago, Skitzo said:
I would happily march into an FSS for even an Ops Officer gig. The problem has and always will be how people with little perspective on how they support being led by people who by no fault of their own have no perspective.
All they can fall back on is the regulations. They have no context.
That way you wouldn't have decisions like the following: The FAC outlaws PFTs conducted by unit UFPMs to other unit members because the FAC itself has seen a decrease in traditional appointments and can't justify their manning. Meanwhile the MPF is open only a half a day because they don't have manning to support walk-ins all day.
Couldn't you reapportion that manning from the FAC to the MPF to better support?
You shouldn't need a specific AFSC to lead many organizations aside from perhaps the med group.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkAnd the OPS group ;)
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34 minutes ago, cantfly said:
Jalapeno corn is important, but the privileges were taken away due to SARM complaints about the smell. The SARM office has become a major player in the AF. SARM has turned in a squadron for offensive material and taken jalapeno corn away practically overnight. They are 2 for 2 now.
When jalapeno corn is being made the boss could have told the SARM office they can go "MOPP level -1." Then dawn their M50 gas masks and count the training as credit in lieu of the CBRN CBT. Guess that's why I'm not a CC.
LMBO..
You got me.
Are you shitting me? I forgot we exist for the SARM shop. SARM literally gets the most unmotivated airmen. It's been a trend item at every base. I even told this to our old harm chief who worked out with me a few times and he flat out agreed. He spent most of his day holding the fire to the airmen. Getting orders done everyday was like pulling teeth.
Was it not SARM that caused the great purge?
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7 hours ago, Warrior said:
I was a snacko and I became a DG WIC grad.
What's your point? That snacko is below some people? But only people coming from other AFSCs? Those are the people who need the humility lesson that comes with being a snacko.
I'm a patch and deployed as an exec. Was it demeaning to make the general's coffee every morning?
Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network ForumsNo but it was a waste of resources. They sent you to WIC to come back and train young snackos to go to war and not get themselves killed, not do the general's bitch work. I'm sure you felt the same at the time. But I see your point, you probably kept your head down and didn't gripe about it. At least not in public haha!
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What's wrong with the Air Force?
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If an Uber showed up to my house without a driver, I wouldn't get into it for free. You honestly think passengers would get into a pilot-less airline? Okay even single pilot, what happens when one of those crash with 300 souls on board? Why on earth would airlines accept that capital risk? I didn't say it will never happen, just that it's not happening in our lifetime.