Originally Posted by
galaxy flyer
Basically, there are two reserve components of the AF--the Air National Guard (ANG) and the AF Reserve Command (traditionally known as AF Reserve). The ANG is a unit nominally under the states and the AF Reserve is a command under the Chief of Staff, AF. For you purposes, both will select for commissioning officers and both have pilot training slots. The state ANG nits usually select their own candidates; the Reserve units recommend potential officers to the AFRC UPT Selection Board. You can apply either thru a unit recruiter or direct to the HQ AFRC recruiter in your area. It is best to go thru a unit--you have them as a champion at the Board, you know what plane you will fly and you get to know the unit.
To Vito's point--the last pilot I sent thru UPT in 2004-05 is now a C-5 IP with about 2,500 hours in the jet. You might have seen him fly by Gillette Stadium at the AFC championship game. He also has a full-time instructor job in the C-5. Do you think he needs a CFI job?
GF
ok that cleared most of my misunderstanding. And thats awesome I want to be that guy. i guess ill talk to the recruiters and worry about a civilian job later on. do they help you get another job while being a pilot for them? im guessing im going to need a second job to be able to support myself.