Just In Case
Greetings fellow aviators, aspiring aviators, enthusiasts, and those simply passing through. As a full-time airline pilot for a major US carrier and a part-time mobility…
Category: Rated Pilot Transition
Guard and Reserve Pay and Benefits
The National Guard and Reserve components of the military offer outstanding opportunities for pilots like you and me to serve our country. While they provide…
Understanding the Reserve Retirement System
The potential of receiving a pension is one of the many benefits of a career in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve. Understanding…
LinkedIn – Social Media for Professional Pilots
Last week we covered some of the benefits and perils of social media for pilots who are trying to land a dream job at a…
Social Media – Blessing and Curse
Thanks to Social Media our world is connected like never before. It helps friends and family stay in touch more easily, holds businesses and governments…
Networking – The Pilot Superpower
When I got sent to Hurlburt Field, FL, in late 2007, I bought a house. Then the housing bubble popped and our house was worth…
10 Year ADSC – End of the World?
I don’t hold back when people ask me the best way to become a military pilot. The Ultimate Military Pilot Career Path is to get…
VA Disability – Part 4
Welcome back, dear BogiDope readers, for the final installment in our series about VA Disability. Here’s a quick review of what we’ve covered so far:…
VA Disability – Part 3
Thus far in our series on VA Disability, we’ve looked at two main points. First, a VA Disability rating is something the US Government expects…
VA Disability – Part 2
Welcome back to Part 2 of our series about VA Disability benefits. If you haven’t seen it already, go back and read Part 1 for…