June 9, 20196 yr Okay my question might be a little dull but my question is genuine. I have been doing research but I am kind of stuck on a point. So my question is what are your suggestions for schools for flight training and particularly ones that offer a bachelors degree? UND, Embry Rittle, and Bridgewater is all out of my state and I don't see the point of going out of state, if I can find a college in state that would be much more affordable. Im in Virginia. Also another thing I have been researching is whether I should join first then go to college or join later out of college? And will they still pay the tution? What are my options cause I can't seem to make up my mind on this part either. Thanks for your help.
June 9, 20196 yr Liberty University offers a flight program as well as an AFROTC detachment, knocking out both of your concerns. It is a private school, and therefore pricey, but it’s what you’re looking for in Virginia. You could look into AFROTC scholarship opportunities to help offset the cost, too. *Edit* Feel free to send me a PM if you're interested in the above. Virginia also offers a 2+2 program with community colleges (like engeguy posted below). I've got some experience with that stuff, so just let me know. Edited June 9, 20196 yr by Thor
June 9, 20196 yr Another thing to consider could be going to community college for the first two years. It will save you huge amounts of money, and I think Embry Riddle accepts transfer students so you could still end up there. The money you save by going to CC could be used on your flight training. Sent from my iPad using Baseops Network mobile app
June 11, 20196 yr Not sure if they still have one but Averret (sp?) had one when I was a young Virgin-ian lad.Sent from my SM-G960U using Baseops Network mobile app
June 13, 20196 yr U could look at enlisting in the Langley guard while u go to school too. Different state for me, but the air guard paid my tuition plus a monthly pay while I went to a civilian college flight school. U can nerd out and be an RA too, they pay room and board. Bingo bango! then u have a military foot in the door with options.
June 13, 20196 yr prolly a good way 2 go 4 your sitchiation, victor2. u cud b their in no time, brah. the hole thing looks dope to me... go 4 it! bingo bango!!
June 15, 20196 yr Author On 6/13/2019 at 1:58 PM, HuggyU2 said: prolly a good way 2 go 4 your sitchiation, victor2. u cud b their in no time, brah. the hole thing looks dope to me... go 4 it! bingo bango!! I certainly will! So will I still get to the officer or 2nd lieutenant rank after the schooling, if I enlist into the Langley gaurd?
June 15, 20196 yr What @$$ clowns down votes a kid asking questions? BODN didn't used to be this way. This is why it has fallen off the pilot map and become almost irrelevant. This place used to play a solid role. Now you have old guys just pissing on wannabe studs or the newbies.
June 15, 20196 yr Read up young Padawan... Google is your friend. https://www.airforce.com/careers/detail/pilot?gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrpLoBRD_ARIsAJd0BIX2lifOeozi3FzMQ1yMsQzp6O6Ilj7-LLJ_ocM61PrqWaIuvhfHchMaAlrtEALw_wcB Further, I'd recommend brushing up on your written communication skills. Asking for career advice while sounding like a middle school student texting their friends makes you look poorly prepared and not serious.
June 15, 20196 yr 3 hours ago, Victor2 said: I certainly will! So will I still get to the officer or 2nd lieutenant rank after the schooling, if I enlist into the Langley gaurd? Not unless you are accepted for OTS or AMS (the guard version of OTS), or do ROTC while in college.
June 15, 20196 yr 15 minutes ago, raimius said: Not unless you are accepted for OTS or AMS (the guard version of OTS), or do ROTC while in college. AMS doesn't exist anymore, it merged with OTS (or TFOT as they like to call it now) about 4 years ago. Edited June 15, 20196 yr by dmginc
June 15, 20196 yr 4 minutes ago, dmginc said: AMS doesn't exist anymore, it merged with OTS (or TFOT as they like to call it now) about 4 years ago. Good to know. I was running on info from about 7 years ago. Thanks.
June 16, 20196 yr 5 hours ago, Shazaam said: What @$$ clowns down votes a kid asking questions? BODN didn't used to be this way. This is why it has fallen off the pilot map and become almost irrelevant. This place used to play a solid role. Now you have old guys just pissing on wannabe studs or the newbies. I did, because he’s in the wrong thread and clearly didn’t UTFSF. Your chaff is more harmful to Base Ops.
June 16, 20196 yr 9 hours ago, Victor2 said: ...the Langley gaurd? You cannot join the club until you can spell the club. 5 hours ago, dmginc said: AMS doesn't exist anymore, it merged with OTS (or TFOT as they like to call it now) about 4 years ago. Correct. My kid was in the last AMS class and they were commissioned December 2014. Edited June 16, 20196 yr by HuggyU2
June 16, 20196 yr What @$$ clowns down votes a kid asking questions? BODN didn't used to be this way. This is why it has fallen off the pilot map and become almost irrelevant. This place used to play a solid role. Now you have old guys just pissing on wannabe studs or the newbies.Fvck off. Nobody here respects or likes you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
June 17, 20196 yr 5 hours ago, ihtfp06 said: Fvck off. Nobody here respects or likes you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You're the reason why god created the middle finger.
June 17, 20196 yr 23 hours ago, SurelySerious said: I did, because he’s in the wrong thread and clearly didn’t UTFSF. Your chaff is more harmful to Base Ops. You get softies as your Mrs. would say over a kid posting in the wrong thread? I bet if you weren't such an ED dick, you would see your narcissistic ways. Edited June 17, 20196 yr by Shazaam
June 17, 20196 yr 39 minutes ago, Shazaam said: You get softies as your Mrs. would say over a kid posting in the wrong thread? I bet if you weren't such an ED dick, you would see your narcissistic ways.
June 17, 20196 yr 5 hours ago, Shazaam said: You get softies as your Mrs. would say over a kid posting in the wrong thread? I bet if you weren't such an ED dick, you would see your narcissistic ways. Nice work improving Base Ops.
June 17, 20196 yr 8 hours ago, Shazaam said: You're the reason why god created the middle finger. 8 hours ago, Shazaam said: You get softies as your Mrs. would say over a kid posting in the wrong thread? I bet if you weren't such an ED dick, you would see your narcissistic ways. Ugh. Get rid of this dude. He's clogging up the activity feed with this stupidity.
June 18, 20196 yr 18 hours ago, torqued said: Ugh. Get rid of this dude. He's clogging up the activity feed with this stupidity. Half the time I see he has posted in a thread I don’t even open it.
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