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CAGE posted an update 13 hours ago
Most are likely familiar with the F-35, but if you don’t follow it to deeply a lot of civilian and political authorities do not like the program for budget overruns. The platform is capable but Lockheed hasn’t delivered what was promised on day 1 the jet started flying. Happy the DOD is finally holding these contractors accountable! My…
defensenews.com
New F-35s can fly combat training as DOD holds millions from Lockheed
The F-35 delivery delays due to upgrade problems have slowed down the Air Force's deployment of jets to England, among other consequences.
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Husky replied to the discussion Congress Asks ICAO to Increase Pilot Retirement Age in the forum General Discussion 14 hours ago
Reply to Congress Asks ICAO to Increase Pilot Retirement Age
The rumors when I’m at my airline job is that they want to push it from 65 to 67 so a pretty small change. There’s precedent for it, in 2007 the age went from 60 to 65.
While the overall effect won’t be huge. It’s generally considered a ‘bad deal’ for the young pilots because it causes a two year plateau when seniority doesn’t move much. But…
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Husky posted an update 14 hours ago
A shootin’ War:
It’s been on and off the news but CENTCOM has been quietly busy. Check out all the reporting. It’s always easy to think you missed you opprotunity, but it seems like there’s plenty of need for military aviators.
ellsworth.af.mil
B-1B Lancers from the 28th Bomb Wing launched early Feb. 1, 2024, from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, as part of airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)
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Husky posted an update 14 hours ago
Congrats to serveral BogiDopers who prefered to remain anonymous. Off to fly Air Force and Navy jets. Good luck on our folks doing great work while signature managing!
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Husky posted an update 14 hours ago
Unit of the moment: 77 ARS, Seymour-Johnson NC. Hiring Now!
Speaking of the KC-46 why not flying it an Seymour-Johnson. Lots of great work with the strikes and east coast fighters.
https://app.milrecruiter.com/SquadronPage/613a553d60631a2cee9c529b
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Husky posted an update 14 hours ago
More KC-46’s
The ink is dry on a new lot of 15 KC-46’s. According to the article there’s 89 of them flying already and I know we’re seeing them in the AR track pretty regularly. It’s a great jet to take gas from and the 767 is a type rating you can’t beat. Just watch out for that stiff…
govconwire.com
Boeing Receives $2.4B Air Force Lot 11 Contract for KC-46A Pegasus Tankers
Boeing has been awarded a Lot 11 contract worth $2.38 billion to deliver 15 more KC-46A Pegasus tankers to the U.S. Air Force. The global aerospace and defense company said Thursday the new deal brings the total number of KC-46A multi-mission … Continue reading
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D.J. replied to the discussion Too early to apply? in the forum Air Force 17 hours ago
Never to early to apply, edward! Getting your name and intent out there is the best thing for you or anyone else looking to get a UPT slot!
Things usually work out for a reason!
Best of luck to you! Let us know how we can help going forward!
D.J.
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Reply to UPT With Past Flying Experience
For those with prior flying experience, my advice to you is keep an open mind. It is tough to change your mindset, but the UPT syllabus is meant to teach people with little to no experience how to fly complex aircraft.
Trust the process and stay positive! (easier said then done, I know!)
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wikz replied to the discussion Too early to apply? in the forum Air Force 18 hours ago
hey Edward, I just finished talking about this with one of the pilots from my squadron. he told me that its always good to apply young, and you can even do it your senior year in college. like CAGE stated, getting that letter or a copy of your transcripts showing them that you’re on track to get your bachelors will suffice. I was thinking…
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CAGE replied to the discussion Age Limit in the forum General Discussion 18 hours ago
Cody,
As far as age goes, it’s just a number. You can get hired at a unit at 24 or you can get hired at 31. I’ve seen and been a part of boards hiring people. Most important thing is to be all in because you have such a shorter window than most. You’ll have to sell yourself to units why your age isn’t a factor they need to think about. As I tell…
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