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An Air Force guy asking an ex ARMY guy why did he switch to the Air Force is like someone asking if GoJet is really that bad, just saying
Yeah, 11 Bang Bang pretty much says it all. I did 2 tours in the infantry.. made the switch to 15T- UH-60 Blackhawk Repairer... that's a fun job, but I don't like how the army treats people. Not complaining but this is why I WANT a change from the Army to particularly the AF- The infantry, without ranger or SF, doesn't really give you any skills you can use outside of law enforcement, nor do they even WANT anyone with infantry/combat experience in FL.
I went through reclass training for 15T. After 2 tours and being an NCO.. the other prior-service guys got treated like absolute crap by the permanent party instructors. The new AF enlistees were treated a lot better than us and even had better housing. Their professionalism impressed.. so that's why. But that's neither here nor there....
Thanks for the info on Silver guys. Does a lot have to do with being a "new" airline with your typical growing pains or do they still have the same people from Gulfstream?
Another Tango I remember those days at ft useless when I went through. There's still remnants of gulfstream when it comes to staff and employees. Like mentioned before it has it's issues, which I know can inpatient most peeps, I'm just used to the hurry up and wait mentality so just take it with a grain of salt. There are still many good people here, especially in the pilot group. Expect most likely basing up north seems like Florida is filling up for FOs.
It's got it's issues but the flying is fun And has its challenges as well. Just realize the fun always has a dark side to it. But if you're patient and have the attitude to overcome and adapt the. You will be alright.