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Old 08-17-2006 | 09:00 PM
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Starlifter
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Until you get a degree, flying, whether it be in Acrive Duty Reserves or Guard is virtually inpossible. At least flying with a window in front of you. You could however, get into an enlisted flying position, Loadmaster, Boom operator, (I think there are a couple of other positions if you go into the Special Ops C-130s) and then possibly upgrade to Flight Engineer. Remember these are flying positions in the sense that yes, you are part of a crew but you are not logging pilot time. Most Guard units and also many reserve units will promote their own in getting someone into pilot training. Anyway you look at it, you need to get that degree. This is the way I did it and it worked out fine. No question, flying in the Guard or Reserve will keep you BUSY. There are enough programs that the Guard and Reserve can help you with in getting that degree.
I don't know where you live but it might be best to go speak to the local Guard & Recruiter first to verify your options and perhaps go meet a C-130, C-5, C-17, KC-135, KC-10 unit to get their pitch. You'll be quite surprised.

Good Luck,
Lifter
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