Fighter Pilot vs. Heavy Pilot
02-10-2007, 07:14 PM
#61
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I'm thinking if you decide to make a career in the military, or if you find the airlines aren't hiring when you're time is up and you find yourself in the position of staying in... career progress is a bit better for the fighter pilot, especially if you want to break the O6 barrier.. Just food for thought.
02-11-2007, 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by ExDeltaPilot
Don't talk about things you don't know - flew centerline thrust my whole life (over 3000 hrs) and didn't stop me from getting an offer at SWA.
02-11-2007, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Tadpole
Around 4800 hours or so..... Sorry, couldn't resist.
I'd have to wager that your average 2nd or 3rd assignment guy isn't whoring himself out like that, so we're literally talking more than 3 or 4 T-38 flying assignments. These days, that's just not possible. There was a guy in my pervious squadron who had been a T-38 IP 3 times (old graybeard Lt Col type) and only had about 3500 in type. I think he was the highest-time T-38 guy on active duty.
02-11-2007, 08:38 PM
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If you're worried about what airframe will get you hired at an airline, don't. I've been at 5 major airlines, one commuter and the Air Force Reserves (C-141 and C-17). I really don't thing my "heavy" time helped me more than anyone else. I've been in class with every type of pilot you can imagine and it really doesn't seem to make a difference where anyone came from. Some may progress at a different pace than others, but the majority finish at the same time. Training is tailored to the lowest common denominator. And don't forget, whatever you want to fly, there's a Guard/Reserve squadron out there that probably flys what you want, so hand deliver your resume and you may be suprised.
02-12-2007, 05:51 AM
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That's a lot of sorties!
Originally Posted by Hacker15e
There was a guy in my pervious squadron who had been a T-38 IP 3 times (old graybeard Lt Col type) and only had about 3500 in type. I think he was the highest-time T-38 guy on active duty.
Another record-holder was Jack Jackson (USMC, McD/Boeing test pilot), with over 5000 hours in the Harrier. Anybody know other "time-in-type" leaders?
02-12-2007, 06:11 AM
#68
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F-16 leaders:
5200 Lt. Col. Michael J. Brill ("Brillo") 466th FS 22 Nov 2002
5000 Lt.Col. Nick Anderson ("Midas") 162 FW 04 Mar 2006
Courtesy of www.f-16.net
5200 Lt. Col. Michael J. Brill ("Brillo") 466th FS 22 Nov 2002
5000 Lt.Col. Nick Anderson ("Midas") 162 FW 04 Mar 2006
Courtesy of www.f-16.net
02-20-2007, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ghilis101
its gonna suck putting on that helmet and g-suit when youre 40 
plus if you go fighters now youll end up flying a UAV at some point. gaaaaaaaaay
plus if you go fighters now youll end up flying a UAV at some point. gaaaaaaaaay
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