Anybody on here that I can PM and ask in depth questions about becoming a NAVY/AF flight officer?

 

recommend you browse the forums on www.baseops.net There are a bunch of threads about what you are about to undertake. The path has been well traveled and it is well marked.

Good luck!

C17D

 

Any attempts by the AF to help the airlines out by tightening mil-leave rules are ill advised and extremely short sighted. While there are some that abuse mil, the reality is most don't and it is no easy thing to remain current and proficient in two flying jobs. I always tried to give my civilian employer sufficient notice and never abused the system. Nevertheless, there were several occasions where orders were changed last minute and I was forced to give my employer less notice than I would have liked. I truly believe that the majority of issues airlines see with their mil folks are a result of poor management on AFRC's side. I was offended last year when the AFRC commander sent an email to all pilots insisting we needed to do a better job giving our civilian employers lead time. Bottom line: airline/mil guys are already taxed. Any further pressure will be highly detrimental to AFRC's ability to recruit and retain pilots.

EDIT: mods, not sure how my reply ended up in this thread. Please move to the Goldfein/1500hr thread if able.

 

As long as you are qualified, I would assume it wouldn't be too hard to get a cargo or tanker upt slot. All the c-17/5 or tanker guys I fly with say their unit is looking and to send any guys I'd recomnend their way.

I kid at my local airport got picked up on the spot at a C-17 unit this past fall.

 

Define qualified. I have 150 hours, PPL, IR, and will have commercial soon. What else are they looking for?

 

1. Solid AFOQT scores
2. PCSM 90+
3. Medically qualified (more stringent than FAA Class 1)
4. no major skeletons in the closet
5. Bachelor's degree

That should give you a good start.

C17D

 

You forgot the #1 thing we are looking for.... attitude! Then all above apply. How many hours or licenses you have is about last on the list

 

And try Airwarriors.com for the Naval Aviator view point.

 

Will they reassign you to a different aircraft like something in the cargo, transport category or are you just done as a pilot?

 

So nobody on here recommends Active duty at all?