Originally Posted by
AF2Navy
I just read this again........I must admit........CPT or any ATP school for that matter isn't a "governmental agency"
I think my buddies commander was using th
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"or where other professional certification and/or licenses exists"
comment to justify the approval. It would be the equivalent of a medical professional seeking the opportunity to go get a civilian license/certification to enhance their knowledge and expertise and make them more knowledgeable in their duties as a Medical Officer.
Would a 2 week course focusing primarily on flying a complex jet, working with a crew, running emergency procedures, and studying CRM be beneficial to any of us as a pilot in the AF? Sure, I think it most certainly would be especially when we are sitting at home station flying twice a month and barely maintaining currency as it is. BUT with the state of the Air Force and the mass exodus of pilots that the AF is facing one has to obviously think about the fact that 99% of us are going to get this to get out or at least protect ourselves should we be involuntarily separated.