Better to have fewer guys who really know what they're doing. The world is full of half-assed military forces with civil-service schedules, and we've rolled over more than a few. GF |
Originally Posted by Gilligan13
(Post 1722598)
Thanks for the info. The info I got made it sound like the heavy guys worked normal 8 or 9 hours if they weren't flying. For fighter guys it seemed they worked 12-14 hours everyday even when not flying.
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Military Flying
Originally Posted by DarinFred
(Post 1721972)
I spent 8 years flying after pilot training. 3 years as a T-38 instructor and 5 years in the A-10. I was burned out the entire time, until my last year in. Once I had realized I was getting out, I only did my primary job of teaching and scheduling and chaffed the rest of it. You'll soon find out that 75% of your job is "make work" to keep up with the careerists.
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Originally Posted by Gilligan13
(Post 1722059)
Sounds like those Ip's were right that flying fighters were a drag.
I spent 25 years in the AF flying two fantastic fighters. A drag?? NEVER! Lots of work? YES! But if flying isn't your passion, don't volunteer for fighters. It is definitely NOT just another flying job. |
How is life for the army warrants flying helicopters? Same 12 HR days?
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I'm curious, are the hours better in the guard if your full time?
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Originally Posted by LordHumongous
(Post 1730714)
How is life for the army warrants flying helicopters? Same 12 HR days?
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Originally Posted by Gilligan13
(Post 1748774)
I'm curious, are the hours better in the guard if your full time?
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Originally Posted by DarinFred
(Post 1721972)
I spent 8 years flying after pilot training. 3 years as a T-38 instructor and 5 years in the A-10. I was burned out the entire time, until my last year in. Once I had realized I was getting out, I only did my primary job of teaching and scheduling and chaffed the rest of it. You'll soon find out that 75% of your job is "make work" to keep up with the careerists.
I would go back and do it all again though. |
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