
Smallzz
Smallzz replied to the discussion Enlisted before Commissioning? AKA Crew Chief in the forum Air Force a year ago
Enlisted before Commissioning? AKA Crew Chief
That is probably 100% correct and I’ve heard the same thing from multiple people. I am not sure what makes them differently specifically. Problem is… I’ve already spent the money, I didn’t even know doing this was a possibility till I was already in deep to my civilian career.
But I’ve also seen many pilot doing both careers at the same time. I…
Smallzz replied to the discussion Enlisted before Commissioning? AKA Crew Chief in the forum Air Force a year ago
Enlisted before Commissioning? AKA Crew Chief
I am pursuing the airlines as well and once I get back from basic+A school I will be working as a CFI within an hour of the wing. By the time I am within a year of my bachelors most likely I should be in the airlines applying for a military pilot slot.
People call me crazy for not just sticking to the airlines and making more money, but I don’t…
Smallzz started the discussion Enlisted before Commissioning? AKA Crew Chief in the forum Air Force a year ago
Enlisted before Commissioning? AKA Crew Chief
So I am currently talking to a recruiter at the 122nd fighter wing as they are from my home state. He recommended I enlist as a Crew Chief to increase my chances of picking up a fighter slot, plus it gives me one on one time with pilots on the flight line.
I was wondering if it is “worth” the extra set of time with no guarantees of picking up a…
KhaleesaSmallzz replied to the discussion Introduce Yourself in the forum General Discussion a year ago
I am currently in Flight School, should be an instructor in the next couple months. I have been exploring my options to pursue both civil and military aviation at the same time. I’ve found 2 options that I am very torn between:
1. Continue as a CFI while also gaining a bachelors hoping to get a UPT slot from street hire. Low probability on…
Smallzz replied to the discussion Introduce Yourself in the forum General Discussion a year ago
Hi my name is Carson Small, most just call me “Smallzz”
I am currently on track to qualify for the airlines even before I turn 21. I’ve always wanted to be a military pilot but never explored the “how” behind it. I have about 200hrs with a multi-engine instrument rating, soon to get commercial. I’ve looked into the process in trying to apply for…

