Just starting AF UPT
#41
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Joined APC: Feb 2008
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The airlines are well aware of the selection process for aircraft in flight school. They understand as a rule pilots selected for tactical aircraft slots generally performed very well in flight school. That is why they will hire a pilot from a tactical community with low hours. Going to a fighter slot will not impede getting hired at a major airline.
#42
The airlines are well aware of the selection process for aircraft in flight school. They understand as a rule pilots selected for tactical aircraft slots generally performed very well in flight school. That is why they will hire a pilot from a tactical community with low hours. Going to a fighter slot will not impede getting hired at a major airline.
#44
#45
So, a heavy driver today converting to fighters would be extremely unlikely. Fighter pilots converting to heavies happens with some regularity (lose an ejection seat medical qual, getting out of active duty and getting hired by a C-17 ANG unit, etc).
#47
I had a bunch of fighter guys in my C-5 unit--U-2 (? ), F-15, F-4 Weasels, EA-6 and A-10 guys. I've never heard of any the other direction.
I went to C-5 after an ejection-caused spine injury
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I went to C-5 after an ejection-caused spine injury
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#48
I agree with this post but one minor correction. The T38 has been universally assignable for about 5 years now. They do send T38 students to heavies now. They will not likely flow to a fighter in the future. Though I know of one T38 student that got C17's then got a B2 after that assignment.
Edit:
Forgot the quote, that's was a reply to F15cricket
Edit:
Forgot the quote, that's was a reply to F15cricket
#49
study your tail off and track where you feel you fit best and can perform at the highest level. Finishing last in your T38 class won't help your ego or getting the airframe you desire but it will provide you with world class training that many in the world envy. But here's my official advice. Close APC and open the books. I spent my UPT experience working 6days a week, studying hard and it paid off with the airframe I wanted, but it will be what you make it, and you'll love whatever you ultimately fly.
#50
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Joined APC: Aug 2009
Posts: 396
Hey, that was me 20+ years ago. What a deal.... using the military to gear you up for the airlines! No one has the crystal ball. Lot's of good advices here. Study hard, chair fly, play hard, and don't **** off anyone (especially the IPs).
As for type of aircraft, definitely no helos if you want to land a job with the majors right away after your 10+ years bending over for Uncle Sam. Fly what you want, if you have a choice. Don't listen to these guys who'll tell you that the airlines prefer heavy pilots; that's ancient history. You are going to be Uncle Sam's beeeeeatch for 10+ years so you might as well fly what you want, given the choice. Every MWS has its pros and cons. Kick a$$ in SUPT so you'll have a choice! Good luck.
As for type of aircraft, definitely no helos if you want to land a job with the majors right away after your 10+ years bending over for Uncle Sam. Fly what you want, if you have a choice. Don't listen to these guys who'll tell you that the airlines prefer heavy pilots; that's ancient history. You are going to be Uncle Sam's beeeeeatch for 10+ years so you might as well fly what you want, given the choice. Every MWS has its pros and cons. Kick a$$ in SUPT so you'll have a choice! Good luck.
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