Mussels
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Mussels replied to the discussion Next Pilot Rating? in the forum Air Force 10 months ago
It depends on if you already have UPT dates. If you are interested in working as an instructor or pipeline pilot while you wait for your dates than I think it is probably worth it. You will be getting all of your ratings at UPT, so if you are going after it just to have it on your license before you go then I don’t think it is worth the time and… Read more
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riley replied to the discussion Current Timeline to UPT in the forum Air Force Pilot Training (IFT, UPT, IFF, & FTU) 11 months ago
Reply to Current Timeline to UPT
First off congratulations, it is no easy feat getting the call that you were hired by an ANG unit! Timeline in regards of hire to OTS or UPT does vary depending on unit. It also varies on if you are prior or non prior. I’ve seen my buddies who are prior Guard Crew Chiefs get to OTS in 11 months from the call.
I’m an off the street…
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Mussels started the discussion Current Timeline to UPT in the forum Air Force 11 months ago
Hello Everyone!
Newly commissioned and slotted for pilot training with Utah ANG. I will be swearing in this next Thursday. I’m looking for some straight info on the expected timeline from the swearing-in day to the start of UPT.
Key points I’m trying to nail down:
- Typical wait time post-oath to UPT commencement?
- Specific factors…
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Mussels replied to the discussion Guard/Reserve Hiring Age in the forum Air Force a year ago
Reply to Guard/Reserve Hiring Age
I was 22 when I rushed both fighter units and heavy units. I ended up getting an alternate pilot slot with a unit and they ended up hiring people who were in their upper 20s rather than me. They told me that they are looking forward to hiring me, but because the other candidates were older than me, it meant that they had less time to… Read more
