wikz
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wikz replied to the discussion Enlisted before Commissioning? AKA Crew Chief in the forum Air Force 10 months ago
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That’s a great plan, but I must warn you. ive heard so many stories of airliners getting hired and flunking UPT. The airlines teaches a different way of flying than the military does which can result in habits that are detrimental to your flying in pilot training. This also ties into humility. just because you’ve got a thousand more hours…
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wikz replied to the discussion Enlisted before Commissioning? AKA Crew Chief in the forum Air Force 10 months ago
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your recruiter is correct, it is definitely worth it.
I just enlisted with my home unit, the 199th fighter squadron and chose AFE as my MOS. although I haven’t attended my first drill yet, I scouted the AFE shop before choosing that field and they also get daily pilot interactions. when I was visiting the base, one of the pilots I was…
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wikz replied to the discussion kid just trying to achieve dreams in the forum Air Force 11 months ago
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gotcha. thanks snip!
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wikz replied to the discussion kid just trying to achieve dreams in the forum Air Force 11 months ago
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Got my ticket punched to attend BMT, but before I can leave, I need to choose my job for the next few years. With the goal in mind to be an f-22 pilot for my unit, I am looking to work in a field that will give me exposure to the pilots.
Unfortunately, I was one point off the mechanical section to qualify for crew chief (I can always retest)…
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wikz started the discussion research essay in the forum General Discussion a year ago
Good afternoon bogidope members, I am currently writing a research essay for my English class and am in need of information I can use as a quote in regards to anyones AFROTC journey. specifically, how much people were in your detachment at the start – what was the attrition rate/ how much people actually ended up commissioning upon graduation…
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wikz replied to the discussion kid just trying to achieve dreams in the forum Air Force a year ago
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appreciate it snip!
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wikz replied to the discussion kid just trying to achieve dreams in the forum Air Force a year ago
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Hey @Snip
Thank you for the reply. I don’t have much leadership experience other than kind of (long story) team captain on my high school soccer varsity team – I was given an award before graduation for “best in the class” dedication and leadership wise – but other than that, I don’t have any hard evidence of leadership experiences.
I was…
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wikz started the discussion kid just trying to achieve dreams in the forum Air Force a year ago
kid just trying to achieve dreams
Hey bogidope members and aviators. I created this discussion because I was looking for any advice/information that could possibly help me improve my chance of attaining a coveted fighter slot.
i’m a freshman at WCC majoring in psychology, and ive wanted to fly for my home f-22 unit in Hawaii since I was a junior in high school. I am in…
