Originally Posted by
Riddler
Most squadrons share jets, but on average I'd say 8 jets per stand-alone squadron and 12 jets if shared between active duty and reserve squadrons.
Most reserve squadrons are about 50 pilots and active duty squadrons have around 70.
No iron is leaving, but it seems that the AF is trying once again to do "more with less." Fortunately for all the active duty guys, they won't lose any people, so out of those 70 pilots, you'll still have 4-6 squadron execs, 2-3 group execs, and 2-3 wing mini-execs, plus about 20 "assistant chief of XXX" jobs, and don't forget 10 or so special project officers, which should leave about 6 guys to actually fly the jets. But those 6 guys will do so much flying that they won't get promoted.
You certainly did sum it up.... the AF loves efficiency. Riddler, you are too smart for Active Duty which is why your're in the Reserves. As a side note, FL Guard will be hiring a full timer (AGR) with Airlift and Tanker experience soon. Job hasn't been posted yet, but it will soon. It's a non-flying job but you do get a nice bonus and your're home everynight. PM me if you're interested