Airline Pilot Salaries
How much do airline pilots make? That’s the real question, isn’t it? You’re trying to decide whether it’s worth taking on tens of thousands of…
Jumping Ship – A USAF Pilot Joins the Navy Reserve
BogiDope was founded by Air Force pilots and much of our work is Air Force-centric. We’re here to help pilots from all branches though, and…
Military vs Civilian Career Path, Part 2
Welcome back, fellow aviators! This is the second part of a series about choosing between military and civilian career options. If you haven’t already read…
Military vs Civilian Career Path, Part 1
I can’t imagine a better career than that of a professional pilot. I’ve been places and experienced things while flying that I have trouble even…
USAF Academy in a Nutshell
If your goal in life is to be a pilot, I truly believe that the Ultimate Career Path is signing up directly with a Guard…
Active Duty How-To: U-2 Pilot
Part of the fun of aviation is that there are many different types of aircraft that can be amazing to fly. In the 116 years…
Military Pilot Retirement – Guard and Reserve
Welcome back to our series on Military Pilot Retirement pay. In Part 1 we discussed retirement for Active Duty pilots. In this part we’ll discuss…
Military Pilot Retirement – Active Duty
Dear Fellow Pilots, Don’t ever take a job based entirely on pay. From tradition, to tax advantages, to social consciousness, most employers offer an overall…
Fighters or Tankers? Ask a Guy Who’s Flown Both!
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with “Flint,” a KC-135 pilot from the 161st Air Refueling Wing in Phoenix, AZ. Flint has flown both…
USERRA for Pilots
In many ways, Guard and Reserve military service seem like a dream come true. I consider them to offer the Ideal (or even the Ultimate)…
SERE School and Water Survival Explained
To be successful as a pilot, you need to be confident. I’m not talking about the false confidence we see in the bluster of gangstas…
Flying Opportunities in the Air Force Reserve
Article by: Gordon “Patch” Olde, AFRC UFT Program Manager Whether you are currently active duty in the Air Force, a sister service, or you have…
Skeletons in the Closet
One of the scariest parts about applying for an airline job are those probing questions that you would rather not answer because you’re afraid the…
Whats Your Status?
Anyone who is new to the Air National Guard (ANG) can attest to this simple fact, understanding who you work for on any given day…
Winning UPT – Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of Winning UPT, the final part of this series. UPT is such a small part of your flying career but definitely…
Winning UPT – Part 2
Welcome back to another article to help you succeed at UPT. UPT is one of the greatest times in your aviation career, even though it…
Winning UPT – Part 1
I know what you’re thinking. I thought the same thing before I started US Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT.) “Will someone please tell me…
UPT Requirements
If you are considering being a pilot in the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve and you aren’t coming from within the active duty…
Alphabet and Number Soup: FAR Parts Explained
If you are entering the world of civilian flying from the military, regulations and arcane acronyms are nothing new to you. The Air Force has…
The Pilot Candidate Selection Method (PCSM) Score Explained – Part 2
In Part 1 of our two part series “The Pilot Candidate Selection Method (PCSM) Score Explained” BogiDope explained the background, importance and how to study…