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03-28-2010, 01:57 PM
#21
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Originally Posted by Lastshot
JJ - I appreciate all your input. Is there anyway I can correspond with you by email or phone? Would really like some guidance in my aviation career (even non-military advancement) and you seem like a very seasoned pilot. I'd mean a lot to me. Thanks.
JJ
03-28-2010, 05:17 PM
#22
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[quote=live2fly;506542]So it looks like you have most of your answer... 30 no later then the start of UPT/Pilot training... But I will tell you this... one word.. WAIVER! you can waiver alot in the air force.... I know for sure... I went to pilot training with guys that were over thirty at the start of training and they told me that it was a pretty easy waiver to get. It all about selling yourself! If they like you you can get in... and the few that I knew in this circumstance were NOT all prior service a couple were Non-prior serviceman... Now if you are more then a couple of years over thirty... Start checking out the Army....[/q
What type of aircraft did the guys over 30 entering UPT fly? Also, how many years over 30 were they and what were their backgrounds? Thanks!
What type of aircraft did the guys over 30 entering UPT fly? Also, how many years over 30 were they and what were their backgrounds? Thanks!
03-28-2010, 05:28 PM
#23
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Originally Posted by Jetjok
Sure, post some contact information and I'll get in touch with you. However, I'm sure that there are more up-to-date guys here, who might better be able to offer guidance.
JJ
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03-30-2010, 05:54 PM
#26
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Originally Posted by Jetjok
Lastshot,
My flying background started when my Guard unit hired me to become a pilot. I went to UPT, then on to F-100 fighter training, and returned to my unit to fly the Super Sabre. 5 years later we transitioned to the A-10, which I flew from 1979 until the day I retired, which was the last week of 1999. During that time, I got hired by Pan American, left there for UPS, which I also left, and finally ended up at FedEx, where my last flying position was as a captain on our MD-11's. At age 60, I went to the back seat of the 727 and did that until two years ago when I had a heart problem. Since then I've been out on long term disability, and will remain that way until I retire 51 weeks from now.
The major differences between what you're trying to do and my situation back then are: 1) I was 26 years old when I went to pilot training (but the max age limit back then was 26&1/2); 2) After returning from Vietnam, I had joined that unit as a SSGT weapons loader, and had been there for almost 2 years prior to applying for the pilot training slot; 3) I was not a pilot when I was selected for OCS and then UPT.
Again, good luck.
JJ
My flying background started when my Guard unit hired me to become a pilot. I went to UPT, then on to F-100 fighter training, and returned to my unit to fly the Super Sabre. 5 years later we transitioned to the A-10, which I flew from 1979 until the day I retired, which was the last week of 1999. During that time, I got hired by Pan American, left there for UPS, which I also left, and finally ended up at FedEx, where my last flying position was as a captain on our MD-11's. At age 60, I went to the back seat of the 727 and did that until two years ago when I had a heart problem. Since then I've been out on long term disability, and will remain that way until I retire 51 weeks from now.
The major differences between what you're trying to do and my situation back then are: 1) I was 26 years old when I went to pilot training (but the max age limit back then was 26&1/2); 2) After returning from Vietnam, I had joined that unit as a SSGT weapons loader, and had been there for almost 2 years prior to applying for the pilot training slot; 3) I was not a pilot when I was selected for OCS and then UPT.
Again, good luck.
JJ
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03-30-2010, 05:59 PM
#27
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Originally Posted by live2fly
So it looks like you have most of your answer... 30 no later then the start of UPT/Pilot training... But I will tell you this... one word.. WAIVER! you can waiver alot in the air force.... I know for sure... I went to pilot training with guys that were over thirty at the start of training and they told me that it was a pretty easy waiver to get. It all about selling yourself! If they like you you can get in... and the few that I knew in this circumstance were NOT all prior service a couple were Non-prior serviceman... Now if you are more then a couple of years over thirty... Start checking out the Army....
How many years & months over 30 were they? Also, how long ago did those folks enter UPT? It seems the times have changed - almost seems like nowadays waivers are harder to get with a shrinking Air Force.
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12-28-2013, 09:29 AM
#30
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Hello all,
I am 31yrs old with a Commercial ASEL, AMEL, Instrument rated with about 370 TT, and 42 total ME. I have read in previous posts in this thread that I could possibly get a waiver to be accepted to UPT at my age. However, during the start of my flight training(which was 10yrs ago) I was unable to pass the color blind test when I went to get my medical and so a restriction was placed upon it. In order for me to have it removed an FAA agent and myself stood at one end of the field from the control tower so the controller could flash red, white, and green lights at me and all i had to do was tell the agent what the colors were. I passed the test and the FAA issued me a SODA (Statement of Demonstrated Ability) saying that I was waived from taking the color blind test each time I went to renew my medical.
So, my question is if I applied and was accepted and I went to the flight Dr. for a physical and just so happened to pass the color blind (which I am told has been the same test used for years) would the SODA be an issue as far as a flight surgeon passing me? I hope i made some sense asking this question. I am just curious if a military career can still be a possibility for me. In the mean time I am currently working on my CFI and going from there.
I appreciate any thoughts or advice from you all.
I am 31yrs old with a Commercial ASEL, AMEL, Instrument rated with about 370 TT, and 42 total ME. I have read in previous posts in this thread that I could possibly get a waiver to be accepted to UPT at my age. However, during the start of my flight training(which was 10yrs ago) I was unable to pass the color blind test when I went to get my medical and so a restriction was placed upon it. In order for me to have it removed an FAA agent and myself stood at one end of the field from the control tower so the controller could flash red, white, and green lights at me and all i had to do was tell the agent what the colors were. I passed the test and the FAA issued me a SODA (Statement of Demonstrated Ability) saying that I was waived from taking the color blind test each time I went to renew my medical.
So, my question is if I applied and was accepted and I went to the flight Dr. for a physical and just so happened to pass the color blind (which I am told has been the same test used for years) would the SODA be an issue as far as a flight surgeon passing me? I hope i made some sense asking this question. I am just curious if a military career can still be a possibility for me. In the mean time I am currently working on my CFI and going from there.
I appreciate any thoughts or advice from you all.
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