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Old 09-24-2014, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Gilligan13 View Post
Wow, 6 years seems like a long time. For those fighter units with alert duties is it possible to bum?
Well if you sleep 12 hrs a day, it's only three...
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Old 09-24-2014, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Gilligan13 View Post
Wow, 6 years seems like a long time.
We're talking proficiency in a fighter - it comes with the territory.

Originally Posted by Gilligan13 View Post
For those fighter units with alert duties is it possible to bum?
The days of "3 for 1s" are over, so the alert gig isn't as lucrative as it once was. It's possible to bum at any unit, although the alert wrinkle adds a few more opportunity. How long a pilot can make that work just depends on the availability of days and the individual"s situation (family, financial flexibility, etc.)
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Old 09-25-2014, 06:37 AM
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Retired AF pilot but did 2 tours flying with the Navy. My son is interested in military flying and my recommendation would be either Air National Guard or Coast Guard. The Coast Guard has a great aviation tradition and every station is a good one...
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Old 09-25-2014, 08:18 PM
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For those heavy drivers if you decided to bum what kind of average pay would you expect to make in one year? I saw this older post on baseops and it doesn't sound easy.

ANG Pilot lifestyle/Quality of Life - Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves - Baseops Forums

But this thread made it sound easy if you like being gone.

http://www.flyingsquadron.com/forums...rve-lifestyle/
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