SmashF15C

USMC - thanks for the PM - I can't reply because I'm still a newbie.

No rush, but like to talk when convenient.

Thanks,

Smash

USMCFLYR

Not a problem Smash.
Post your poc if you want and we'll take it to e-mail or ask your questions here for all to see.
If you have questions about the hiring process in general or th job - much has been covered in this thread and about 4 others that you might want to check out in the mean time.

USMCFLYR

SmashF15C

Thx USMC.

I'll go ahead and post a related question here:

I suppose you are familiar with AFFSA at MMAC...Do you think AFFSA is a good place to start to get into FAA flying jobs, such as your own? I may have an opportunity to move to AFFSA next year.

Thanks,

Smash

Bengalsfan

Smash

AFFSA is on the center and will probably help you meet a few folks, but overall i'd say that if your only reason for taking that assignment is to get a flight check job... You might end up being dissapointed.

MatD

I'm currently enlisted Air Force as a Flight Engineer and within the past week an airway inspection technician slot opened for us active duty 1A1x1's and I'm trying to get some information. Granted I know this is a pilot forum but the few like USMC who's a pilot might be able to drop some info on it.
I heard 18-24 months to become fully qual'd. How much of that is ground school before I would be flying again.

If anybody has some good info I'd appreciate it it.

Thx

Bengalsfan

Mat

I'm currently in Det 1. I can answer all of your questions.

Feel free to PM me and we can get in contact.

But to answer your current question 18-24 months to be fully qual'd, yes. Most of the training is OJT (on the job training) while flying.

Long story short, you'll be back in the air very quickly.

MatD

At this time it seems I'm unable to message you because I'm a newb on this site. You think you could PM me so I can ask away?

Thx

Bengalsfan

Mat

Sorry, it's not providing me with the option to PM you.

Ask your non personal questions in this open format, and I think at about 10 posts it will let you start PMing.

MatD

I talked with an enlisted dude over there the other day and he gave some info but after thinking awhile I came up with some more so please bare with me.
During initial training is it all done at Will Rodgers?
At which point of the training program would I be flying again and while doing OJT is it on the 3-4 day TDY's?
Doing tests is it the usual Air Force multiple choice along with scoring higher than 85%?
What are the times of training? (I'm just thinking about daycare,Etc)
When fully qual'd, during off weeks from flying what would I be doing?
Are work hours typical 7:30-4:30?
And finally, do you like the job? I know you are a pilot but how do the enlisted folks like it?

I'm stationed over here at Tinker so that would eliminate the PCS and save big blue $ so I'm keeping the fingers crossed.

Thanks for the info.

JamesNoBrakes

No one gets PCS covered for their first change of station in the Government (basically getting hired and moving to wherever that is).