Originally Posted by
Cubdriver
I believe the chances are somewhat slim for getting a manned pilot slot these days
The rumors of this are blown way out of proportion.
Over the last couple years, the assignment numbers to RPAs has been around 10%. That's 90% going to normal manned aircraft....hardly what I consider "somewhat slim".
Originally Posted by
greaper007
The Air Force is what, a 12 year commitment?
It's still 10 years, just as it has been since it jumped up from 8 in 2001.