Knightfan

For those that are ANG and still flying; how long did you go without flying your military airframe during training and was DAL okay with it as long as it didn't interfere with or interrupt training? They ask for 90 days but is there ability to fly with your unit during that time?

tunes

that's for you to work out with your unit. My unit said go non current and come back when you finish training.

duece12345

"2". Unit takes a backseat to airline probation/training. At least that's how things role in my unit. I came back when I was comfortable at Delta, about 6 months total.

As far as staying viable/current at the unit while juggling the airline? I just hope you don't have a family to get in the way of your jobs....haha

palooza

There are ways to make it to your unit if you want during training. You can drop mil leave anytime, but really try not to during the first 90 days if you can help it. It's better if you can do guard stuff on days off anyway. If you need a little pay to supplement while staying current or doing whatever other beans for the military you need, have at it. You'll have about 1-2 weeks off for self-study after indoc, and 3-4 break during training (1-3) days each. But, in the end if you don't need to do military for your own needs, you should not worry about going non-current and catching up later.

Communicate with your unit that when you start at Delta, you'll be out of sight for about 3 months unless you can swing by. Should be fine.

Gunfighter

There may be a break between indoc and simulator training that gives you a window to update currency. During Sim training you won't have much time for ANG flying. During your TOE there will be a few days off between trips, so it just depends on your personal situation to chose between money from the ANG or time off with family.

I was able to maintain currency throughout indoc, IOE and TOE. I lived near my ANG unit and could show up for a single day to fly, which helped make this possible. I may have even scored a couple two sortie days. The extra ANG paydays helped smooth out the financial transition.

There are multiple variables to consider. Do you live near your ANG job, Delta or neither? Can you show up for just one day and get a sortie or do you need a block of ANG days? How big is your airline transition fund? If you chose to fly at the ANG realize you will be working your tail off. It gets the family conditioned quickly to a worst case scenario, so once things stabilize in 6-9 months the balancing act seems easier.

bender

Another 12/1 CJO made it into the April 11th class which is now set. Also, one of the 12/1 CJOs is at another airline and will be declining.

Chibbs

Just got the invite to April 18th Indoc and was a Jan 6th hire. Stoked!

Twister

For 4 Apr indoc guys:

How many of you have received the travel plans confirmation e-mail from DAL? I replied to them about the desired departure airport and time but I've heard nothing yet back from them.

Anyone else in the same boat?

usafa03

I received my confirmation email last Wednesday, along with spouse's travel for the dinner.

Peoloto

They don't send until the week prior typically