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Originally Posted by SpringLanding
Any goshawk instructor: what's the current timeline on basic IUT completion for mod 0-1? The guidance published online states about 70 calendar days for TW-1, 68 for TW-2. If the jets weren't all down/restricted, how long is the typical IUT in calendar days?
My two year obligation would start one I qualify. I want to get out as soon as possible.
What's your opinion regarding heading to training command to rack up flight time before applying for a major? Is it worth adding 6-8 months to my commitment to get time in Meridian, or get out without currency and only 1350 total hous?
1150 TT, all PIC
1025 turbine total
800 ME tacair
Thanks for the input
IUT flights will take a lower priority than advancing Xs in general. During the T-34 fleet downing and T-6B transition you saw long delays in FITU completion timeline as aircraft and Xs were devoted to attempting to clear the backlog of students. Probably 6 months of IUT wouldn't be outside of the realm of possibility once the jets start flying again.
As I understand-
Option 1) stay put finish flying AD with 1350Hrs in the next 1.2 years?
Option 2) pcs to the VTs and finish with >1500hrs in 2 years?
I would go Option 2) for one big reason- the ability to network with all the Resrve pilots already at the airlines and fly with them. There's a chance you'll have to go to a regional regardless of which path you chose. The second option could let you interact with some guys who could pull for you from the inside in the forms or LORs to get your app scored every year, gouge on chief pilot meet and greets and upcoming in house job fairs etc. And you'll get to check the IP box.