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Reattack.

Some folks will skip the part-time + regionals and just stay full time.

Advantages

• more flying, competitive for weapons school, probably better cash flow initially
• Higher value pension (ANG or Regular)

Disadvantages

• Get to the airlines later.
• You’ll likely make less money over the course of your aviation career (maybe 5-10% less)

Absolutely. Most guardsmen and reservists have multiple seasons of part-time and full-time.

The classic ANG-Airlines flow is.

Full-time to get to 750 hours and IP. Apply to the regionals.

Part-time at the regionals to get to 2,000 TT and Captain. Apply to the majors.

• Fly a lot with the unit to stay tactical and make money

Part-time with the…

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I had one of the moments during my topography checks. “Huh. I’ll have to send this one off to get reviewed”

Ended up being nothing but the waiting was stressful. It sucks and we’ve all been there. Wishing you good luck!

Cheers

Husky

Yeah I feel like naturally I’ll be curious about everyone else. I’ll be sure to focus on my stuff, I already have a flight physical and 2992, just not a pilot one. I’m confident my vision and everything else is good.

I guess I’m more curious/worried about the retina topography check, but I guess I don’t really have any control over that stuff…

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Just try to go with the flow while you’re there as a lot will be out of your control. Your peers are all in a different boat so try not to compare your experience especially if you require more testing or follow up. As long as you get the all clear that’s all that matters! Make sure to spend some time at the museum too it’s awesome. Good luck!

Competitiveness will vary by state and most states want prior service, only a few will take civilian applicants (street to seat). You can PM me if you want and I can answer all your other questions. I’m a Warrant Officer and I had my flight ratings and a degree and I don’t regret it at all. With the National Guard you get a guaranteed pilot…

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