Originally Posted by
thrust
Unfortunately my year group isn't eligible, or else I'd have applied as soon as the clock struck 0001 on March 1st.
Lots of people applying from the KC-10 community. Will be interesting to see if AFPC has a quota on how many people they let out from each AFSC (if any... part of me still thinks they didn't prevent 11x's from applying just to make it look like they were being "fair" to all AFSCs... only to not actually let any 11x's leave). The big concern amongst those applying is what happens if they aren't allowed to VSP. Did they just identify themselves as "not a team player/ koolaid drinker" and thus set themselves up for the next UAV to Clovis or Grand Forks?
I had a KC10 bubba call me this week discussing airline stuff and he was worried about leadership reprisal as well. I recommended that he stay in the service because he doesn't meet the bare minimums (1000 PIC) to get hired at the airlines.
I suspect a lot of folks are going to try and bail only to realize that they're either not prepared to go to the airlines or they don't meet the minimums.
My commander, although very disappointed, was very helpful and respectful of my decision to bail. He wrote me the best letter of rec I could have ever imagined (we're not talking OPR crap either).
You know your commander(s) better than we do. If you feel comfortable with letting them know about your intentions, do it. They may have some good advice or suggestions.