Originally Posted by
hindsight2020
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?
Hindsight, as you eluded to it IS possible to transition to SELRES from USAF to USNR...but I agree off the street not so much. NOLA tends to hire USAF guys, I know 2 personally. I would imagine VR/VFC have taken dudes as well from the Air Force. I know several AF guys have transitioned to SELRES in the TRACOM as well and fly with their SAUs.
FLY,
AD to AD would be problematic for no other reason than the Navy would want you to be able to compete with your peers and it is just not possible. About the only option you might have is the USN AEDO program and that is provided you havea test background in the USAF.
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