D.J.
ANG Pilot
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D.J. replied to the discussion Tell me about a time…disagreement or failure in the forum Air Force 5 months ago
Reply to Tell me about a time…disagreement or failure
Husky has real good advice for this question.
The Bottom Line is that we all make mistakes. Its what we learned from them and how we make ourselves better.
Flying takes a lot of knowledge, skills (procedures) and trust. Recognizing your short comings and taking steps to improve them are what the aviation business is all about.
One example comes…
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D.J. started the discussion United Airlines Conditional Job Offers in the forum General Discussion 5 months ago
United Airlines Conditional Job Offers
This might be old news or overcome by events, but I thought I would post.
D.J.
aerocrewnews.com
CHICAGO, September 28, 2023 – United today announced the launch of the United Military Pilot Program, an industry-leading program giving full-time, active-duty U.S. military pilots access to conditional job offers as a First Officer with the airline. The program is unique in … Continue reading
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D.J. started the discussion Military Pay and Benefits in the forum General Discussion 5 months ago
Your 2024 Military Times Pay and Benefits Guide (airforcetimes.com)
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Your 2024 Military Times Pay and Benefits Guide
Learn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2024.
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D.J. replied to the discussion Tips for Networking with Pilots at Specific Units? in the forum General Discussion 5 months ago
Reply to Tips for Networking with Pilots at Specific Units?
I use to keep a notebook with sections for each Unit I had some contact with. I would write the date, the person I talked to, their phone number and email address and a couple of notes about our conversation and the next steps.
I think these days, there are so many different mediums to communicate that all are probably acceptable. Everything…
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D.J. replied to the discussion Is my Background Good? Thoughts and feedback. in the forum Air Force 5 months ago
Reply to Is my Background Good? Thoughts and feedback.
I agree with Husky! You are absolutely going down the right path! The next step is to begin to prepare yourself to be competitive when the interview comes.
We are all pilots! We all like and are motivated by the same things! The difference will be, “do we like this applicant and will they fit into this squadron?’
Preparing to get and…
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D.J. started the discussion To the C-130 – With Love in the forum Air Force 6 months ago
If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a HERC/HERK Pilot, read the attached farewell message from General Mike Minihan, outgoing Commander for Air Mobility Command.
“Clear #3 -LFG”
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D.J. replied to the discussion Rush Event Networking in the forum Air Force 6 months ago
Reply to Rush Event Networking
I agree with CHAOS on the networking piece. You never know where you are going to see the people you “rush” or interview with again.
Take every opportunity to meet as many people as possible, get their contact information, and stay in touch.
Aviation is a very small community. I can’t tell you how many times I have spoken with different…
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D.J. replied to the discussion Paths to the Guard in the forum Air Force 6 months ago
This is great advice, Husky!
To pile on your comments, I always coach my clients on making a list of “what’s important to them”.
For example,
1. Is it the Airframe? CAF (Combat Air Forces…aka Fighters) Units are challenging because lots of people want to fly them. Also, there are not as many pilots in a CAF Unit making the slots…
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D.J. replied to the discussion Civil Path to Wings in Air National Guard in the forum Air Force 6 months ago
Reply to Civil Path to Wings in Air National Guard
This is an older article, but might provide some insight into the program.
‘Accelerated Path to Wings’ pilot training makes history > Air Force > Article Display (af.mil)
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D.J. replied to the discussion ANG Recruiter said "you have to be 24yo"? in the forum General Discussion 6 months ago
Reply to ANG Recruiter said "you have to be 24yo"?
I agree with Snip. The Recruiters are concerned about quotas and dont’ spend a lot of time trying to really getting to know the applicant.
Yes, 30 is on the older side, but not impossible! Realistically, though, if Fighters are your goal, your age could be a challenge. If you are looking to fly Mobility aircraft, I think that might be…
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