Transitioning Guard to Airline training??
#1
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Joined APC: Dec 2014
Position: Airbus,H60
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Transitioning Guard to Airline training??
I'm an Army Guard pilot thats about to PCS back home and hopefully get on with a regional or fractional; curious how some of you that are currently flying in the guard and for airlines or fractional made the transition as far as reporting to your unit and in-processing/ progressing (flying) and dealing with airline interviews and new hire training.
Any insight is greatly appreciated!
Any insight is greatly appreciated!
#2
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: C-12, MC-12, RC-12
Posts: 81
Try asking this question over on APTAP.org - Professionals Helping Professionals lots of fellow Army bubbas over there. I'm not a 91k or 121 guy but, most Guard units are very flexible & accommodating...they need/want you happy so you'll stay onboard. Good luck!
#3
11B:
Most units are understanding to a point. What it boils down to is are you going to be a productive member for the unit. Like FlyArmy11 I'm not a 91 or 121 guy. My perspective is from a company line IP. As long a you progress and do your other assigned duty (IP, Safety, TACOPS, MTP) and fly you're required time based on your FAC level, then you'll do just fine. The issue will be if you are waiting to the last minute in trying to complete your min hours and or required evaluations because of poor prior planning. Trust me, I see this with the guys that are cops/firefighters in my unit...their schedules are similar to the regional guys. It's doable to juggle both...its just gonna take planning in order to get your flights locked in ahead of time.
Good Luck
Most units are understanding to a point. What it boils down to is are you going to be a productive member for the unit. Like FlyArmy11 I'm not a 91 or 121 guy. My perspective is from a company line IP. As long a you progress and do your other assigned duty (IP, Safety, TACOPS, MTP) and fly you're required time based on your FAC level, then you'll do just fine. The issue will be if you are waiting to the last minute in trying to complete your min hours and or required evaluations because of poor prior planning. Trust me, I see this with the guys that are cops/firefighters in my unit...their schedules are similar to the regional guys. It's doable to juggle both...its just gonna take planning in order to get your flights locked in ahead of time.
Good Luck
#4
I'm pretty sure any guard unit should work with you as to airline interviewing/new hire training.
Once on line at the airline, you can take as much mil leave as you need to do your guard job. Airlines are more flexible (ie less painful) in that regard than essentially any other civilian employer. There *might* be a few rogue outfits (or CPs) that give guard/reserves a hard time, but you can ask around on the interwebs about any particular company before taking a job there.
Once on line at the airline, you can take as much mil leave as you need to do your guard job. Airlines are more flexible (ie less painful) in that regard than essentially any other civilian employer. There *might* be a few rogue outfits (or CPs) that give guard/reserves a hard time, but you can ask around on the interwebs about any particular company before taking a job there.
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