
CAGE
Advice On Best Ways to Have a Competitive Chance
Hi Aaron!
Lots of great questions! First off one of the most important things when looking to apply at units and get picked up is to have dedication. You have to look at this a you’re investing in yourself because it’s going to take a lot, but with hard work and dedication you can absolutely make it happen just like others before you!
First…
CAGE replied to the discussion 731st Airlift Contact? in the forum Air Force a year ago
Hi Paige! Typically if you ever find it difficult to find a good POC for the pilot side or an org email a good place to start is the units recruiting office. You can contact them and inform them of what you are looking for on the UPT side of the house and they will usually have info the pilots give them to pass along. Here is the link to…
302aw.afrc.af.mil
Peterson Space Force Base Air Force Reserve Recruiters
Peterson Space Force Base Air Force Reserve Recruiters
CAGE replied to the discussion Age Limit in the forum General Discussion a year ago
Cody,
As far as age goes, it’s just a number. You can get hired at a unit at 24 or you can get hired at 31. I’ve seen and been a part of boards hiring people. Most important thing is to be all in because you have such a shorter window than most. You’ll have to sell yourself to units why your age isn’t a factor they need to think about. As I tell…
Allgood and KratosCAGE replied to the discussion Too early to apply? in the forum Air Force a year ago
Hi Edward,
Based off of everything in the current climate it is never too early to apply. I would highly recommend applying when and where you can for what MDS/career you want. One way to help out, and some units require it, if you don’t have a degree yet get a memo written and have your college advisor or dean sign it saying you have intent to…
CAGE replied to the discussion Quick Guide for UPT Hopefuls to USAF Aircraft & Terms in the forum Air Force a year ago
Quick Guide for UPT Hopefuls to USAF Aircraft & Terms
Next up on the fighter list is the;
F-15E Strike Eagle
- Known as the “Strike” or “Dark Grey”
- This is a two seat aircraft with the pilot in the front seat and WSO or a weapon system operator in the back. Both are officers
- The strike is flown by several other NATO non-nato countries.
- This aircraft is also a multi role capability with both A-A and A-G.…
JVestal8 and KratosCAGE replied to the discussion Can Guard Units Help Fight For You To Get a Medical Waiver? MHS Genesis Question in the forum Air Force a year ago
Can Guard Units Help Fight For You To Get a Medical Waiver? MHS Genesis Question
As above, yes, a unit can help you through the waiver process but it doesn’t mean it’ll get approved. It will still go through the respective state flight surgeon. If I could give any recommendations from experience in the guard, I would talk to that respective units flight doc about the issue and see their thoughts on the possibility and the…
CAGE posted an update a year ago
Don’t forget to tune in tonight while I speak with current UPT Instructor Pilot Trent Grabowski! 8pm EST, meeting links below!
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hqq-tqys-jzx
Or dial: +1 304-896-9068 PIN: 802320471
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