Originally Posted by
MedHawk
Greetings,
Hello all, I am being presented with an opportunity to join a National Guard C-12 unit, and I have a few QOL questions before I pull the trigger (or not) on going back in.
Backstory: Currently in the IRR, 11 years of service before entering IRR. Presently, flying for a regional carrier, married with two kids and trying to keep it that way...
Questions:
- What would be a typical schedule for both Airlines and Guard/Reserve unit?
- How many days off can I expect per month? (I realize this might be relative, just looking for a general ballpark)
- For those who are currently in a Guard/Reserve unit, how do you manage your schedule between airline and unit? (bid long call?)
- Looking forward, would the Majors be more interested in 121 Jet experience or military King Air experience?
Thank you in advance for all advice and information
Before you go telling your current company to pack sand, there's one BIG issue that a lot of folks who leave the service forget about.
What was your rank when you left active duty? If you were an O-3, you probably can not serve as your record met the board twice and was passed over. Yes, your record meets the board even when in the IRR. Don't ask me how or why.
All I know is my reserve unit has been screwed over many times now by returning O-3s. They join the unit, and then a few months after the CC gets a letter of separation due to being twice deferred.
Giving the current climate with the pilot shortage, anything is possible.
I personally know three people this affected. They could never serve again.