Originally Posted by
FLY6584
As an Air Force pilot, is it possible to x-train into the tailhook side of the Navy when your AF commitment is up or will you be too old at that point?
What exactly are you trying to accomplish?
I can tell you on the Naval Reserve side they don't take off the street, and you'll have a tough time getting hired into SELRES without straight up being current and qualified in what they fly. The same can be said for Guard/Reserve these days. Money is tight and there's plenty of qualified people on the street as opposed to what the airline wave cheerleaders may tell you.
I do know of a buddy o mine who went from -16s @ Homestead to Navy Aggressors in Belle Chase/NOLA. That's not something I would hang my hat on. That's just him being well connected, which is what got him the job in Homestead in the first place.
If I were you, the best bet would be to apply to AF Guard/Reserve units. Sure, apply to Navy Res units if you're interested but recognize the paperwork adds complexity and time.
As to AD to AD. I have no idea. I ask again, what exactly are you trying to accomplish?