Originally Posted by
Paok
I am looking into different options as I am young, and the airline thing might not work out, and have always been interested in the military. Have talked to several ANG pilots and said I should give it a shot. Filled out a questionaire on the website, and they said a recruiter would contact me. I am not sure how qualified I am, and I know the selection process is very difficult.....This also might be "backwards?" as many pilots are trying to go military TO the airlines.......
I am
23
Female
Bachelors Degree in Aviation Science, Masters almost done
about 1200 hours 700 Turbojet
Can you apply to different states units? How do you do that? I guess the recruiters will be able to answer most of my questions. Has anyone done this? Is it a good idea?
Thanks
Drop on by the units and ask for who is in charge for pilot (UPT) hiring. You can also send an email and tell them of your interests. You are going to have to show up, more than once to really be considered for a job there. Everyone who gets hired typically knows a good handful of the pilots in some way. If you are going to a fighter squadron, when you walk in the door, you need to have a gallon of something in your hand. I would put a personal zap on it of some sort so people ask and can associate where it came from. Don't waste your time with recruiters, they will handle paper work for you once you are selected. Good luck and don't give up. There are tons of opportunities out there!!
Gopher