FY08 Force Shaping
07-10-2007, 01:34 AM
#21
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2007
Posts: 129
Originally Posted by SJF15E
You are correct sir!
Although Savannah is probably the best location in the Southeast so those choices aren't that bad.
Although Savannah is probably the best location in the Southeast so those choices aren't that bad.
To answer the ALO question...AMC has its version called AMLO's (air mobility liaison officers). Here's the definition provided by DoD:
air mobility liaison officer
(DOD) An officer specially trained to implement the theater air control system and to advise on control of airlift assets. They are highly qualified, rated airlift officers with airdrop airlift experience, and assigned duties supporting US Army units. Air mobility liaison officers provide expertise on the efficient use of air mobility assets. Also called AMLO.
07-10-2007, 07:24 AM
#22
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2007
Position: Petting Zoo
Posts: 2,074
Originally Posted by Gunhog
I'm curious, is the above quote based on experience? I didn't think C-17 drivers had to pull ALO duty.
I was at the ATL Air Inc conf. and was surprised how many USAF folks were there as well. Any chance they'll raise the retention bonus to stop the flood gates?
I was at the ATL Air Inc conf. and was surprised how many USAF folks were there as well. Any chance they'll raise the retention bonus to stop the flood gates?
No one becomes an AF pilot because they want to go play on the ground with the Army. I was just trying to say it isn't the end of the world. But now that I've been wearing a flight suit again for a week....
As for retention bonus....my .02 says no way. They're still paying guys to get out early.
07-10-2007, 08:20 AM
#23
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2006
Position: Work
Posts: 506
Originally Posted by asupilot
So the exec found me today in my DOW office and said "dude, the boss wants to see you." I promptly went and he told me my ALO assignment would likely change and asked me what I thought about it. It's still an ALO gig, but this job is in the Seattle area opposed to Savannah. And it's a group job instead of a squadron job. He made it sound like this is a higher priority gig...I took it because anything west coast beats the south right, LOL? Hmm...dare I ask what will happen tomorrow? It's not a white jet and I'm not being reclama'd. The AF is crazy...the only thing I can imagine more insane is a computer programmer in silicon valley living in his RV as he bounces from job-to-job.
"Bonus, no thanks...I'll take my walking papers!"
"Bonus, no thanks...I'll take my walking papers!"
07-10-2007, 06:03 PM
#24
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: B737 Captain
Posts: 111
Originally Posted by Sputnik
As for retention bonus....my .02 says no way. They're still paying guys to get out early.
07-11-2007, 08:01 PM
#27
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2005
Position: 777 FO
Posts: 931
For all "inexperienced" fighter guys out there, stop, take a deep breath, think HARD about the future of your AF flying career. TAMI-21 changes everything. If, at the end of your first fighter assignment, you still fall into the inexperienced category and are looking at some kind of predator tour with a non-flying follow-on, with a T-37 after that if you're lucky, with a staff tour, etc etc you need to think carefully. It seems the AF is looking for fixed wing volunteers for AFSOC. Would you rather spend the rest of your AF career in the cockpit of an MC/AC-130 or CV-22 or spinning your wheels in a futile attempt to get back to a fighter assignment? All the while flying predators? It's very possible to spend an entire AFSOC career in operational flying assignments - I've known lots of guys who've done it and if I hadn't got a school slot and/or Palace Chased, I could've done it as well. Check your ego at the door and make smart choices. Good luck.
07-11-2007, 08:13 PM
#28
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Spartan
Posts: 3,652
Originally Posted by Deuce130
For all "inexperienced" fighter guys out there, stop, take a deep breath, think HARD about the future of your AF flying career. TAMI-21 changes everything. If, at the end of your first fighter assignment, you still fall into the inexperienced category and are looking at some kind of predator tour with a non-flying follow-on, with a T-37 after that if you're lucky, with a staff tour, etc etc you need to think carefully. It seems the AF is looking for fixed wing volunteers for AFSOC. Would you rather spend the rest of your AF career in the cockpit of an MC/AC-130 or CV-22 or spinning your wheels in a futile attempt to get back to a fighter assignment? All the while flying predators? It's very possible to spend an entire AFSOC career in operational flying assignments - I've known lots of guys who've done it and if I hadn't got a school slot and/or Palace Chased, I could've done it as well. Check your ego at the door and make smart choices. Good luck.
07-12-2007, 03:43 AM
#29
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2005
Position: 777 FO
Posts: 931
Originally Posted by Slice
You can do it in fighters too...it's called the guard.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
