It’s Who You Know: Asking For—and Getting—A Quality Recommendation
The airline application process can seem endless. The amount of paperwork is immense; there is the application itself, the resume, cover letter, a list of…
Tag: UPT
UPT Phases: Phase III – Track Select
Phase III has three possible tracks. You could fly the T-38C in the fighter/bomber track, the T-1A in the tanker/heavy track, or the UH-1 in…
UPT Phases: Phase II – Flying the T-6
Phase I is a great education, but you’ll be ready for it to end. You’ll be looking forward to Phase II and flying the Beechcraft…
UPT Phases: Phase I – Academics
If you look at US Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) as a single year-long Hunger Game, it can seem pretty daunting. It doesn’t have…
Air Force vs Air National Guard: UPT Application Process (Part 1: Active Duty)
Although the prerequisites for attending Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) are virtually identical, the process of attaining a pilot training slot is one of…
Air Force vs Air National Guard: UPT Application Process (Part 2: Air National Guard)
There are over 100 flying squadrons within the Air National Guard (ANG). Currently, the hiring process is handled independently by each individual squadron. In…
How to Get to Pilot Training
If you have a desire to fly and a passion for aviation, then you are probably actively trying to figure out how you get to…
The Basics: Understanding Air Force Rank Structure From an ANG Pilot Perspective
There are plenty of charts available online that illustrate the hierarchy of Air Force ranks and the insignias that identify them. But if you’re a…
Air Force vs Air National Guard: Initial Aircraft/Location Assignment
I can still remember my first day of pilot training. The majority of the officers in my 30 person class were recent graduates of the…
Drill Weekend Explained
One thing is for sure—whether you are coming to the Guard from Active Duty or “off the street” as a newly hired Undergraduate Pilot Training…
Choosing Your Path—Part One: Learning to Fly in the Military
Learning to fly is a goal that many people have but that comparatively few actually accomplish. Outside of the obvious benefits of viewing the world…