GuardPuller posted an update 7 months ago
7 months ago (edited)
Hello!
I’ve been trying to stay up to date on all the changes the Air Force is experiencing (as many of us are). I have a couple of questions in regard to Helo’s, if anyone can chime in. Correct me if I am wrong on anything I mention.
I’m assuming all pilot selects go to IPT, even rotary? Is it after IPT completion that you get sent to UHT? In…
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Hey Austin,
Take all this with a grain of salt, as I’m a recent select who’s still figuring stuff out but is this in reference to Guard/Reserve or Active Duty? For Guard/Reserve you would know what airframe you’re flying, so there would be no need to track Helo. Instead there’s an IPT-R in Dothan for helicopters, and then it’s Rucker to fly the…
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Kuet posted an update 7 months ago
Hi everyone,
This is my first post and I just wanted to gauge everyone’s opinion on something core to me.
I have a fair level of skydiving experience (1300 jumps) with over half of those being instructor jumps split between tandem and accelerated freefall. For background, I’m considered part-time weekend staff at the drop zone and work my…
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Kuet, your experience as a skydiver is no factor to units hiring now. In fact, its probably a positive factor because it is aviation-adjacent and involves complex decision making in a stressful environment. There are over a dozen fighter pilots I know personally with the same experience (800+ jumps w/ AFF instructor exp).
The obvious caveat…
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TommyV posted an update 7 months ago
Hey Everyone,
Got a quick question for you all, but wanted to introduce myself first since this is my first post.
My name is Tommy and I am 29 years old. I became a BD member earlier this year. I just took the AFOQT and achieved a high pilot score with the assistance of Gunboss (Mr. Negus). I would recommend his services to anyone and owe him…
tbastestprep.com
Ditch the flash cards, flight simiulators, and random internet forums. The TBAS Test Prep Tools are by far the best way to prepare yourself for the grueling
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Hey Tommy,
If you have Steam, I highly recommend you buy a game called TBAS Study Pro. I used that program and did great on the TBAS. It is identical to the TBAS, except its USAF Assessment game is just shorter in duration than the actual test. You can even practice each part of the test individually for as long as you want. I have a PC, but…
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Smack-Meier posted an update 7 months ago
A new company has jumped into the fray for the T-45 replacement. As the possible future of USN/USMC tactical training, there are a few things that stood out to me:
-The T-7 (USAF next-gen trainer) is already in the USN competition. So possibly disrupting joint training commonality?
-The airframe is advertised to meet a much faster timeline than…
aviationweek.com
New Competitor Looks To Upend U.S. Navy Trainer Competition | Aviation Week Network
SNC’s Freedom proposal looks to revive a carrier-representative landing practice requirement for the T-45 replacement.
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CHAOS posted an update 7 months ago
BD Fam,
As some of you may know, one of your missions in a flying squadron may involve sitting alert.
While most of those days are pretty laid back and mundane… You may have that day that’s far from that.
When the klaxon goes off you have mere minutes before you need to be airborne.
Check out this article from AF Times as things got a bit lively…
airforcetimes.com
F-16s intercept Russian spy planes near Alaska two days in a row
The Russian surveillance and reconnaissance planes stayed in international airspace, but flew close enough to prompt NORAD to launch F-16s to intercept.
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Unfortunately, this is becoming the “norm”.
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Absolutely. With current trends future aviators can expect this to be a big emphasis item when they get to their squadrons if stationed in Alaska and the Pacific!
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CHAOS replied to the discussion Rush Event Networking in the forum Air Force 7 months ago
Reply to Rush Event Networking
I know there’s been a couple of rush events and interview weekends recently, so I wanted to reinvigorate this thread.
Does anybody have any insights to share about their experiences over the last couple of months?
Always good to hear how these visits go and if there were any lessons learned.
Thanks in advance!
-CHAOS
Reply to Test Prep Gotta Haves
Thanks for the additions! Test scores are so important in the game these days. I encourage everyone to drop items into this thread if they find a tool that really gave them an edge.
Caleb and dws_2004Shout out to @Jack who just earned a $50 Job Bounty for letting us know about an upcoming UPT slot flying LC-130s in the NYANG! (Live on MilRecruiter, it should populate on the BogiDope Job Board <24 hours).
If you know of any job announcements floating around that aren’t currently on MilRecruiter, let the community know and earn some dough! 💰
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