tx_flyer Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) UPT stud here. How common/difficult is it to fly a different cargo aircraft and then get hired by a C-130 guard unit? I was researching guard units and it seems that the majority fly 130s. Edited June 15, 2017 by tx_flyer clarification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roto Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I'll give another wack at this thread revival. I'll be looking for a full-time AGR gig when I get back to my unit in a few months. I know it takes time and I have to pay my dues, but with that being said, is it feasible to live off of bumb pay and even buy a house? Taxes are high so I could expect a 2k month mortgage. Also, for those that have been around for a while, if the economy tanks do you think the money will dry up as well? I know it's DoD funded but if there's anyone still around from the last recession that could give some insight on their experience it would be appreciated. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Sure, you can bum and buy a house and all those things. Lenders will want to see a few months of pay to establish a trend. It's a tough road, though, and you'll have to be johnny on the spot with whatever the scheduler offers. Temp or full time tech is probably a more palatable solution for you as a young co at the bottom of the O pay scale. When the economy turns south, it's not so much that the money dries up, but dudes will come out of the woodwork looking for days and there's less per capita. Where in good times there are 3 of you wanting that next trip, in bad times, there are 10 dudes lined up wanting that next Benning TDY. Hopefully the airlines don't furlough next time because then it would be especially ferocious at the ops desk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeeyee Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Anyone else applying to the 115th Airlift Squadron in Point Mugu, CA? They fly the C130J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRobot Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 10 hours ago, Yeeyee said: Anyone else applying to the 115th Airlift Squadron in Point Mugu, CA? They fly the C130J Met them last year and everyone was a riot; super funny and down to earth guys. Would be a great unit to fly with for sure. Be sure to rush their unit, increasing your chances of getting hired and you can't go wrong with the area (absolutely beautiful - grew up in SoCal myself). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeeyee Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Anyone have gouge on the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (Reserves) at Keesler AFB? They fly the WC-130J. Wondering if they hire off the street for UPT. Did some research for flying opportunities and didn’t really come up with anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDAWG Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 Does anyone have knowledge which C-130H units might have their mission on the chopping block? Looking to Palace Chase next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Dawg Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 On 12/10/2019 at 11:19 PM, CDAWG said: Does anyone have knowledge which C-130H units might have their mission on the chopping block? Looking to Palace Chase next year. Wouldn’t call it “chopping block” but my buddy got picked up by Great Falls as a nav and they said they’re highly likely to get Js soon and send him to UPT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctf151 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 On 9/2/2019 at 6:48 PM, Yeeyee said: Anyone have gouge on the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (Reserves) at Keesler AFB? They fly the WC-130J. Wondering if they hire off the street for UPT. Did some research for flying opportunities and didn’t really come up with anything. They do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeeyee Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 5 hours ago, ctf151 said: They do. I cannot find any contact info on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlbs Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 10 hours ago, Yeeyee said: I cannot find any contact info on them. https://www.403wg.afrc.af.mil/Contact/ 228-377-5236 - Reserve Recruiting whew that took me a good 4 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeeyee Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 1 hour ago, jonlbs said: https://www.403wg.afrc.af.mil/Contact/ 228-377-5236 - Reserve Recruiting whew that took me a good 4 seconds. I’ve already contacted the recruiters, they forwarded me to the squadron but no response back from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlbs Posted December 17, 2019 Share Posted December 17, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Yeeyee said: I’ve already contacted the recruiters, they forwarded me to the squadron but no response back from them. If you didnt catch the number before i deleted it message me. Edited December 17, 2019 by jonlbs Prob bad idea to post phone numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDAWG Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 On 12/15/2019 at 9:08 PM, 08Dawg said: Wouldn’t call it “chopping block” but my buddy got picked up by Great Falls as a nav and they said they’re highly likely to get Js soon and send him to UPT That's what I'm interested in knowing, what units will be getting J's in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhog Posted December 18, 2019 Share Posted December 18, 2019 12 hours ago, CDAWG said: That's what I'm interested in knowing, what units will be getting J's in the near future. The latest round of J model conversions hasn't been released yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roto Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 On 12/18/2019 at 9:33 AM, torqued said: The latest round of J model conversions hasn't been released yet. When/what is that? Do I gotta watch CSPAN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhog Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 16 hours ago, roto said: When/what is that? Do I gotta watch CSPAN? Last I heard, there were somewhere around 8-12 J models slated for production in the last budget. They had narrowed the list of potential units that were being considered to receive them in a conversion from Hs to Js. As far as I know, the unit/units have not been selected yet. For details, I recommend calling the NGB and ask for Chief Lengyel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roto Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 14 hours ago, torqued said: I recommend calling the NGB and ask for Chief Lengyel. I’ll just shoot him a text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritz51 Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Was wondering the same for the 169th AS in Peoria. Haven’t gotten to rush them yet but shot an app over to them anyways. Seem like a cool unit but would like to hear other experiences. They fly H’sSent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlbs Posted February 18, 2023 Share Posted February 18, 2023 2 hours ago, fritz51 said: Was wondering the same for the 169th AS in Peoria. Haven’t gotten to rush them yet but shot an app over to them anyways. Seem like a cool unit but would like to hear other experiences. They fly H’s Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app Spent 5 years there. Great place. Shoot me a message if you want to know more stuff about the area and etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Bear Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 How’s bumming in the herc nowadays. Still busy or have things slowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BattleRattle Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Definitely doable. Some units are more engaged with exercises, MRA trips, etc than others. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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