Is the Air Force a viable option to furlough from regional??
07-06-2008 | 11:52 AM
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From: blueJet
No, I didn't Google it, and don't remember any such questions on the AFOQT or ASVAB back in the 80s. But you had to know that kind of stuff off the top of your head if you wanted to eat at the good ole' USAFA. I dunno about OCS or whatever they call it these days.
07-06-2008 | 01:59 PM
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From: Stretched Barbie Jet
Dude, sounds like your motives are pure. You wouldn't be the first guy thinking 10 years is a long time, and in reality it is. It's a long time to make the best friends you'll ever have, create your best flying memories, and to have the honor of serving the greatest nation on earth.
Question: Sounds like you have a family (wife, kids?). If so, better talk to momma and make sure she's on board. Your dad may be able to share some insight with her on what being married to the AF would be like. Oh, and depending on your beliefs a little guidance from the Man upstairs never hurts.
Good luck!
Question: Sounds like you have a family (wife, kids?). If so, better talk to momma and make sure she's on board. Your dad may be able to share some insight with her on what being married to the AF would be like. Oh, and depending on your beliefs a little guidance from the Man upstairs never hurts.
Good luck!
Ok- you certainly fall within the criteria for what they are looking for. Let me tell you a little about myself:
I am 30 yrs old and enlisted. Too old for the pilot option if I were to become an officer. Im looking at possibly becoming an NFO (Naval Flight Officer), who flies in the back of P3 (737 here in a little bit), F-18s...etc. I regret not doing it sooner and Im sure that if you go that route, you will not regret it. The military life takes some getting used to, but all-in-all, it is well worth it in the end.
One last question-
Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
If not, you will not be able to go straight in as a commissioned officer and, therefore, will not be able to be a pilot. You can certainly still enlist, but no guarentees on what you would fly in (not fly, fly in the back of) in that case. So, if you were wanting to pursue the military strictly to be a pilot, you must have a 4-yr degree from an accredited institution first and foremost.
I am 30 yrs old and enlisted. Too old for the pilot option if I were to become an officer. Im looking at possibly becoming an NFO (Naval Flight Officer), who flies in the back of P3 (737 here in a little bit), F-18s...etc. I regret not doing it sooner and Im sure that if you go that route, you will not regret it. The military life takes some getting used to, but all-in-all, it is well worth it in the end.
One last question-
Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
If not, you will not be able to go straight in as a commissioned officer and, therefore, will not be able to be a pilot. You can certainly still enlist, but no guarentees on what you would fly in (not fly, fly in the back of) in that case. So, if you were wanting to pursue the military strictly to be a pilot, you must have a 4-yr degree from an accredited institution first and foremost.
. To this day i wish i could go back and get it in management or something else that would net me another job to fall back on.
07-06-2008 | 06:50 PM
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From: HOTAS...and a SWA gear lever
With respect to your serious girlfried, my only advice is that should you decide to enter the service, wait until you are all finished with all flight training to take anything to the next level with her (ie marriage). Just don't tell her I said that.
07-06-2008 | 07:44 PM
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From: FAA 'Flight Check'
CaribPilot -
Question: "3. Could you stand to be away from your family for long periods of time? (Usually 6 months minimum per deployment)?"
Your answer: "3. Thats my only downfall"
Then I would suggest that you seriously think about this endeavor that you are considering and make darn sure that you have discussed it with any immediate family members that may be affected by your absence.
When I'm talking to the younger guys and they are already complaining about the time away from family during their first operational tour of duty and they are on the fence about staying or getting out - I tell them to leave the service. I thank them (and their families) for their service that they have given and wish them the best of luck but I tell them that many future deployments are in their future if they remain in the military. In my service (and sister service) even the one time "safe jobs" like instructor duty and certain staff jobs are prime candidates for the Individual Augment billets now. We have people coming over for their "shore tour" and are met at the door with 1 year IA orders to OIF/OEF.
I don't know if anything will be changing in the near future and how thsoe winds might blow - but know what you are getting into.
USMCFLYR
Question: "3. Could you stand to be away from your family for long periods of time? (Usually 6 months minimum per deployment)?"
Your answer: "3. Thats my only downfall"
Then I would suggest that you seriously think about this endeavor that you are considering and make darn sure that you have discussed it with any immediate family members that may be affected by your absence.
When I'm talking to the younger guys and they are already complaining about the time away from family during their first operational tour of duty and they are on the fence about staying or getting out - I tell them to leave the service. I thank them (and their families) for their service that they have given and wish them the best of luck but I tell them that many future deployments are in their future if they remain in the military. In my service (and sister service) even the one time "safe jobs" like instructor duty and certain staff jobs are prime candidates for the Individual Augment billets now. We have people coming over for their "shore tour" and are met at the door with 1 year IA orders to OIF/OEF.
I don't know if anything will be changing in the near future and how thsoe winds might blow - but know what you are getting into.
USMCFLYR
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