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Air guard vs air force reserves
What’s going on bogi dope community , looking for some info to make sure i’m going about this the right way. I am currently 26 and am employed full time as a firefighter / paramedic. I’m currently finishing up my private pilot license and working towards my bachelors degree and probably will start my instrument rating in the meantime until i’m near the completion of my bachelors. I am trying to go into the AF or air guard as a reserve pilot. I have yet to sit down with an officer recruiter just because i would like to be within a year of completing my degree so i’m not wasting both of our time. Is there anything else i should be doing or preparing for in the meantime and also in regards to deployment and trainings how does the AF and Air Guard reserve differ. Planning on continuing my career in the fire service while in the reserves so any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank yall.
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Have you taken the AFOQT or TBAS yet? If not, I would focus on knocking those out of the park. Scores in the 90’s plus an instrument rating and fire medic experience will make your application very competitive.
If you’re focusing on Guard/Reserve squadrons, you likely won’t need to talk to a recruiter. The BogiDope job board is connected to MilRecruiter, where most Guard/Reserve squadrons post their UPT openings. You will just apply directly to the squadron using the application instructions they post. Rarely will need to deal with a recruiter. It’s a different story if you’re trying to apply to active duty.
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