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TexasRed replied to the discussion Timing on Joining Air Force Reserve/Guard in the forum Air Force a year ago
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I see. Thank you for the explanation and analogy. You have helped shift my perspective on the matter. I don’t think I will look at joining the AF Reserves in a non-flying role as it is apparent that it could interrupt my professional career and possibly deter me from transitioning into a pilot slot later on.
The immutable reality of my current…
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Colin replied to the discussion Timing on Joining Air Force Reserve/Guard in the forum Air Force a year ago
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This all being said, nothing wrong with your plan of waiting a few years to apply. It is the simple fact that there is the risk associated in delaying which is in tension with the fact that, when applying to fighters, the younger you start, the better. Due to the nature of hiring, you could wait a few years and then there could be a…
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Colin replied to the discussion Timing on Joining Air Force Reserve/Guard in the forum Air Force a year ago
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Disclaimer: I am a civilian but have been applying for long enough that I have a good barometer read on the hiring situation right now.
I am assuming you understand the commitment and the potential windfall of obtaining a reserve/pilot position; this is the aspect we tend to plug and it’s the mil pilot/airline pilot lifestyle. It sounds like…
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TexasRed replied to the discussion Timing on Joining Air Force Reserve/Guard in the forum Air Force a year ago
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I should specify that I am wanting to remain active in this position for at least two to three years to ensure I have meaningful professional experience within my career field to always lean on for potential future endeavors!
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TexasRed replied to the discussion Timing on Joining Air Force Reserve/Guard in the forum Air Force a year ago
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No, sir! My priority is becoming a pilot over an officer, but given my current timeline and position at AFRL, I wasn’t sure if getting prior experience in the AF Reserves now before rushing for a pilot slot would be an effective approach. I’ve heard in some cases it can help bolster your application to have prior service in either the guard or…
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Colin replied to the discussion Timing on Joining Air Force Reserve/Guard in the forum Air Force a year ago
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You have your 4 year degree (either of them insane individually, and you’ve got two!). Why not start applying for pilot positions right now? I don’t understand the angle of becoming an officer generally if your main goal appears to be a pilot slot. Is your first priority to become an officer?
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TexasRed replied to the discussion Timing on Joining Air Force Reserve/Guard in the forum Air Force a year ago
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Yes, sir! Will do!
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pwaterman replied to the discussion Timing on Joining Air Force Reserve/Guard in the forum Air Force a year ago
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No problem! Feel free to shoot me a message if you ever need help with anything!
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TexasRed replied to the discussion Timing on Joining Air Force Reserve/Guard in the forum Air Force a year ago
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Yes sir! Thank you for your insight in this matter. I will follow the latter of your recommendations and begin identifying units to rush while I work full time! Thank you for your reply, sir!
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