http://www.airlinepilotforums.com Career | Transition to airline pilot en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:51:54 GMT vBulletin 1440 http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.airlinepilotforums.com http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45868-former-instructors-wanted.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:15:36 GMT Seeking former military helicopter flight instructors with H-57 or H-58 experience. Position is for a civilian contract in South FL, flying Bell 206s. Must have helo CFI and CFII (ratings can be obtained by new MCI equivalency test). Position starts in Jan 2010, and requires relocation to... Seeking former military helicopter flight instructors with H-57 or H-58 experience. Position is for a civilian contract in South FL, flying Bell 206s. Must have helo CFI and CFII (ratings can be obtained by new MCI equivalency test). Position starts in Jan 2010, and requires relocation to Southern FL. Send a resume and a brief background letter to mil.instructor@rocketmail.com

Seeking former military UPT/Primary flight instructors with T-6/Texan II experience. Position is for a civilian contract in South FL, flying T-6s. Must have ASEL CFI and CFII (ratings can be obtained by new MCI equivalency test). Position starts in Jan 2010, and requires relocation to Southern FL. Send a resume and a brief background letter to mil.instructor@rocketmail.com ]]> Military cruiseclimb http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45868-former-instructors-wanted.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45863-air-force-cut-3-700-airmen-2-years.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:08:35 GMT Air Force to cut 3,700 airmen in 2 years - Air Force News, news from Iraq - Air Force Times

"The drawdown is back.
Less than two weeks after announcing new incentives to keep airmen serving in undermanned career fields, the Air Force late Monday announced it needs to cut 3,700 enlisted airmen and officers in 2010 and 2011.
Driving the cuts are better-than-expected retention rates that could leave the service above its authorized size of 331,700 active-duty airmen by the end of 2010, the Air Force announced.
Among enlisted troops, the Air Force is targeting those who are retirement eligible and those with less than 14 years of service.
For officers, the program will encourage colonels and lieutenant colonels to retire early. The service is also cutting back the number of new officers it plans to commission during 2010 from Officer Training School and ROTC."

First we pay guys to get out in 2007, then we recall guys, now we aare going to "ask" O-5/6's to retire. Unreal force management. ]]> Military 130drvr http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45863-air-force-cut-3-700-airmen-2-years.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45859-upt-survival.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:33:22 GMT A lot of people on here ask about getting hired, I'm wanting to know about surviving UPT and not washing out. Is someone like my self with a 3.0 for my degrees, CFI, in school for my A&P, prior service, pretty good AFOQT and PCSM scores and for the moment single, likely to make it successfully through UPT and earn my wings? What are some things that I can do to assure my survival if I'm hired with a unit? Hard part is getting hired, but it's a little harder making it through if I'm correct. Thanks for any info, and I apologize if this has been asked before. ]]> Military jsfBoat http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45859-upt-survival.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45840-form-8-flight-review.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:12:25 GMT With the FAA allowing us to use our 1042's as a medical, I was wonding if anyone knew if our Form 8 would satisfy a civilian flight review? ]]> Military crewdawg http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45840-form-8-flight-review.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45839-air-guard.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:42:53 GMT I am looking into maybe signing up for the guard. I am a furloughed regional pilot. Anyone have any information on what units have C-17, 130, 135 or KC-10s? What are the odds of getting a guaranteed flight slot? Thanks in advance for the help Alknew I am looking into maybe signing up for the guard. I am a furloughed regional pilot. Anyone have any information on what units have C-17, 130, 135 or KC-10s? What are the odds of getting a guaranteed flight slot?

Thanks in advance for the help

Alknew ]]> Military Alknew182 http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45839-air-guard.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45730-reserve-passed-over-major.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:01:08 GMT I have a question out there for you guys: If you are in the reserves and are passed over twice for LtCol, when has been the traditional separation date? I have heard of a guy that was up for his initial board at year 16, second board at year 17, had all the points for a good 18th year, but was... I have a question out there for you guys:
If you are in the reserves and are passed over twice for LtCol, when has been the traditional separation date? I have heard of a guy that was up for his initial board at year 16, second board at year 17, had all the points for a good 18th year, but was given a separation date prior to his R/R Date, so he had to get out (no continuance). Is this normal, do 17 3/4 yrs and then shown to the door? Just seeing what you guys think, and no it was not me. Thanks ]]> Military angry tanker http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45730-reserve-passed-over-major.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45703-veterans-day-2009-a.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:51:02 GMT For all those who have served, or are serving, you have my gratitude. For those who have paid the bitter price for the sweet taste of liberty, you have my unending respect, introspection, and humility. For those who have lost a loved one in defense of our nation, or waiting anxiously over one... For all those who have served, or are serving, you have my gratitude.

For those who have paid the bitter price for the sweet taste of liberty, you have my unending respect, introspection, and humility.

For those who have lost a loved one in defense of our nation, or waiting anxiously over one still in harm's way, you have my thoughts and prayers for a safe return and joyful reunion. ]]> Military UAL T38 Phlyer http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45703-veterans-day-2009-a.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45700-airborne-tactical-advantage-company-atac.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:31:02 GMT Who has experience working with ATAC (I mean during SFARP, Red Flag, LFEs, etc...). Does anyone on the forum work for them or know someone who does/has? Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (http://www.atacusa.com/) USMCFLYR Who has experience working with ATAC (I mean during SFARP, Red Flag, LFEs, etc...).
Does anyone on the forum work for them or know someone who does/has?

Airborne Tactical Advantage Company

USMCFLYR ]]> Military USMCFLYR http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45700-airborne-tactical-advantage-company-atac.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45660-guard-units-mcchord.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:28:46 GMT Are there any guard units at McChord, if so what do they fly? Thanks! Are there any guard units at McChord, if so what do they fly?

Thanks! ]]> Military HSLD http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45660-guard-units-mcchord.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45656-active-duty-tours-ang-bureau.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:36:24 GMT Does anybody know how to go about finding 60-90 TDYs at the ANG bureau? Do they still have/advertise jobs of this duration? Thanks. Does anybody know how to go about finding 60-90 TDYs at the ANG bureau? Do they still have/advertise jobs of this duration? Thanks. ]]> Military HerkDriver http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45656-active-duty-tours-ang-bureau.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45655-active-duty-tours-ang-bureau.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:34:11 GMT Does anybody know how to go about finding 60-90 day TDYs to the ANG bureau? Are there any job like this out there? Thanks in advance for the help. HerkDriver Does anybody know how to go about finding 60-90 day TDYs to the ANG bureau? Are there any job like this out there? Thanks in advance for the help.

HerkDriver ]]> Military HerkDriver http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45655-active-duty-tours-ang-bureau.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45596-what-were-those-planes-over-mcchord.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:26:40 GMT I had to go to my coffee shop today and could not help but notice the presence of two other types of aircraft flying around McChord. There were the usual C-17s, but today, there was something that looked like a smallish MD-80 and something else that was vintage-like with propellers. Both were... I had to go to my coffee shop today and could not help but notice the presence of two other types of aircraft flying around McChord. There were the usual C-17s, but today, there was something that looked like a smallish MD-80 and something else that was vintage-like with propellers. Both were flying low and I could see the wheels down. Didn't see any bombs attached or any blue chunks fall off, thank goodness. ]]> Military vagabond http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45596-what-were-those-planes-over-mcchord.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45593-civil-air-patrol.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:16:56 GMT I was curious into the CAP. I have a non aviation career and am not really a 'career changer' However, I do have a passion for aviaiton and pursuing it part-time till retirment from my current career allows me to pusue it full time. Currently a low-time commercial pilot working on CFI's.

I have no military background, and was curious what I might have to offer the CAP? as well as the kind and frequency of CAP flights?

Thanks ]]> Military sellener http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45593-civil-air-patrol.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45546-ang-pilot-slots.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:39:43 GMT I recently graduated college and have been instructing. Wondering what it takes to get a pilot slot with the national guard. I was looking at the Boise air national guard since I am originally from that area, but I am open to anything. I understand it takes aptitude tests and an interview. Any... I recently graduated college and have been instructing. Wondering what it takes to get a pilot slot with the national guard. I was looking at the Boise air national guard since I am originally from that area, but I am open to anything. I understand it takes aptitude tests and an interview. Any extra info will be much appreciated. ]]> Military NDCFI http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45546-ang-pilot-slots.html http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45532-f-f-18-a.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:05:33 GMT Had to close my coffee shop today for annual judicial training in Seattle. Since the weather was so bad after lunch, I ducked into a bookstore to browse around a bit. There was a book on all the different kinds of fighter planes ever made and flown. Of course, I leafed through the pages looking at... Had to close my coffee shop today for annual judicial training in Seattle. Since the weather was so bad after lunch, I ducked into a bookstore to browse around a bit. There was a book on all the different kinds of fighter planes ever made and flown. Of course, I leafed through the pages looking at pictures and of course, stopped to read about the Hornet.

It says the Hornet is so versatile that "with a flip of a switch" it can go from a fighter (presumably the "F") to an attack jet (presumably the "A"). What on earth kind of switch can do something like that??? There must be a difference in fighter and attack that I know nothing about.

What do I know about the plane; I just know a certain fella who used to fly it. ;) Say, maybe I should ask him! ]]> Military vagabond http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/military/45532-f-f-18-a.html