Clinton
ANG Pilot
Clinton posted an update 2 weeks ago
Question: For current RPA pilots looking to go to manned aircraft but went through the URT pipeline (T-6 sim only), do they apply to UPT boards or Rated boards?
We are rated pilots… but never took flight in a real T-6.
Happy holidays and happy New Year everyone!
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I’m just a civilian applicant, but I’d imagine you’d apply to UPT boards since you’d be going through that course.
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Clinton, you would apply to UPT boards. Much like a rated Army helo pilot etc.
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Clinton replied to the discussion Actively pursuing an RPA pilot slot in the Guard in the forum Air Force 6 months ago
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I’m late to the party… but I was also Security Forces (~9.5yrs), hired at 38yrs old, and just finished MQT. I had an Art 15 when I was enlisted that I had to explain and some units didn’t want to bother. You just need 1 unit to take a chance and say yes. Everyone has a past – just be up front and honest with each unit you apply for and cast a…
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Clinton posted an update 10 months ago
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Good luck man – don’t give up!
Have you considered becoming an RPA pilot? You’ll have a higher age cap (I believe it’s around 40 years old) and will likely see some action.
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Clinton are now connected a year ago Reply to Rough Medical history - is chasing my dream even possible for me?
Hey KevTryFly,
There are waivers for most things – you don’t know until you try (and keep trying until you reach your goal). I was told “Thank you for applying but we have selected someone else” more times than I can remember over a 3-4yr span before I was selected by my current unit.
The best bet is to gather as much of your medical…
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Clinton are now connected a year ago -
Clinton replied to the discussion Introduce Yourself in the forum General Discussion a year ago
Good afternoon everyone!
My name is Clinton, I’m in the MQ-9 pilot training pipeline (currently in IQT) and a former enlisted Security Forces (~10 years). I can answer any questions you have regarding what it took me to get selected and what OTS, RIQ/RFC, and IQT are like (or anything else you have a question about).
Check out my profile if…
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