[WAGAN]

1. I would have to approach the question brutally honest and depending if I am the FNG applying to the unit or a member of the unit, you’ll receive a different response.

1.1. As an FNG that wants to fly fighters, I will take them for the opportunity in the interview, and let them know that MQ-9 is not the MWS that you’re looking for, but I’ll be glad to maintain in contact with the unit and keep up with the community.

1.2. As a member of the unit I will fight to try to maintain what we have but If there is no other way out stand strong with the bros/dudettes to find the best fit and help with the transition process. Understanding that a guard unit has a lot more to do with the community and the people that you serve with, especially if there are many years of history. to find the best fit and help with the transition process. Understanding that a guard unit has a lot more to do with the community and the people that you serve with especially if there are many years of history.

2. Aspects to think about when answering: Audience, set up questions leading to that, and previous engagements with the person asking. Regardless brutally honest.

2.1. The biggest thing to evaluate, would also briefly think about what challenges the MQ-9 community faces that could prevent us from executing not just our mission and our unit, but any other jobs that we may have. (FAA hours vs. mil hours, conversions, etc.)

I also believe that some people miss the other side of this, as an MQ-9 pilot you are still a pilot and still flying. What changes is how the FAA sees those hours, your mission set, and how you operate. I truly believe that if something like this were to happen you would see a lot more interest from the NG/Res unit to fight the FAA.

Cheers,

-WAGAN (MQ-9 Evaluator)