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Old 04-03-2015, 10:59 AM
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There is more than 1 theatre and the requirement in the place you refer hasnt gone down yet.
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Old 04-03-2015, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by airborne840 View Post
Does this mean if and when I start putting in apps with the majors down the road will they could potentially hold the amount of Mil leave I've been on, against me?
I'm aware of USERRA but do they generally frown on those that have been on 4+deployments? These deployments were all longer than a year. Any input is appreciated...
I've told this to other folks in the reserves, and it really helps to choose your employer carefully. Your future company is hiring you as a full time employee. Depending on how they read you in the interview, you will likely never know how they respond to the fact that you are in the reserves. Either way, it's a tough dance to give 100% to both your military and civilian job, and one of them needs to know who is the wife and who is the mistress that will never see a ring.
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Old 04-06-2015, 06:08 PM
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one of them needs to know who is the wife and who is the mistress that will never see a ring.
That's funny right there!
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Old 04-08-2015, 08:18 AM
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My reserve status never even came up in the interview. Capt interviewing me was a retired O-6. Lots of mil guys in the industry, they get it.
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Old 04-08-2015, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Columbusohio View Post
They are drawing down? Not in Army fixed wing.
The number of CABs has significantly decreased from where it was a few years ago. Iraq had what, zero and Afgh was down to I think 2 a year and a half ago and shrinking to 1, if that?

Sure, Iraq may ramp up a little, and we are staying in Afgh a little longer, but the deployment cycle for the average Army aviator is much much slower than it has been over the last decade. The FW community is a different animal. So I would say it is drawing down, or did over the last few years. IOW, employers shouldn't expect year on year off from their guard/reserves like the OP did over the last decade. More like a deployment every few years, in my estimates.
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Old 04-10-2015, 05:23 AM
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I disagree with the negatives above. I spent most of my time at a regional on military leave. In four years racked up a whole 729 hours. If you can explain your absences it's almost a moot point. In my case I was trying to upgrade to AC and then after upgrade gain seasoning. I just got hired at a legacy with 2300ish hrs. The question honestly didn't even come up in the interview.

It probably has more to do with how you interview and how well-rounded you are. They need all the well qualified pilots they can get quickly. I don't think it'll hurt you.
I'm guessing you are VERY "well rounded." Judging by your screen-name, I'd say you are what's known in the HR world as a, "Must Hire". That invalidates anything you have to say here. Sorry, sweetheart. How are you enjoying aviation?
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Old 04-10-2015, 12:06 PM
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I'm guessing you are VERY "well rounded." Judging by your screen-name, I'd say you are what's known in the HR world as a, "Must Hire". That invalidates anything you have to say here. Sorry, sweetheart. How are you enjoying aviation?
If you need some band aids for those knuckles you're dragging around, let me know.
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Old 04-11-2015, 02:24 AM
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You former Skywest, flying the four fans of freedom? As a sweaty & a pilot? LOSA observer?

If yes, Spike you are way off on your statement!
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Old 04-11-2015, 03:55 AM
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You former Skywest, flying the four fans of freedom? As a sweaty & a pilot? LOSA observer?

If yes, Spike you are way off on your statement!
That's me. And you?
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Old 04-11-2015, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by sarahswhere View Post
That's me. And you?
I'm the LOSA PM who hired you. . Hoping you'll volunteer again this year!

CONGRATS ON THE JOB!!!!

Spike, time to show you are "well rounded" and apologize. How big a man are you? She worked very hard to be where she is at, and is also a very nice, hard working, and smart woman. Or keep sparing with her! You are out classed with Sara. I've seen her resume and work! Have you?
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