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09-04-2008, 04:59 AM

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stepchild

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Paok,

I can't speak to ANG/Guard issues but before you get to far down the road on this, read as much as you can. A previous post on AF or Navy in the Military Board has more info but is AD (active duty) flavored.

The question you should as yourself to make a decision, is simple, do I want to wear the uniform and deal with all that goes with it? Each service has it's own issues and they all come with baggage that is not for everybody. If you want to fly but have doubts about the military stuff, this may not be your best path.

Good luck.

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09-04-2008, 05:28 AM

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McGuire has reserve KC-10 and C-17s.
McGuire has guard KC-135s.
Dover has Reserve C-5s and C-17s.
Stewart has guard C-5s.
Atlantic City has guard F-16s.

09-04-2008, 06:16 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by UPTme

Never be afraid to do a .69 second search on google, but I'll tell you since I know off the top of my head:

Stewart is Guard.
Dover C-17s are Reserve.

It shouldn't matter to you whether a unit is Guard or Reserve.

I am googling like a mad man (woman)........

09-04-2008, 07:49 AM

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Ang Search

Try WWW.GOANG.COM, I think that breaks it down by state. Unfortunately I finished my degree too late to apply for a pilot slot, but if you want it, go for it, you're in a good position. Also, Pittsburgh has KC-135s and is Guard....

09-04-2008, 07:58 AM

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Also try...

Also try www.baseops.net, once there near bottom right of page, under ANG/AFRES link for Aviation Job Listings, should list all aviation jobs out there for any unit Guard or Reserve that has openings, and will tell what Fiscal Year they are hiring for. Don't be put off by that, they hire for a year or two down the road, but it takes that long to get everything done and get to UPT.

09-04-2008, 12:00 PM

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www.wantscheck.com and www.baseops.net served me well.....they were practically my Bible-guide-manual-POH when I did the exact same process you are thinking about starting.

Baltimore has an ANG A-10 and an ANG C-130 unit that hires off the street.
I believe there are A-10's in PA but I do not think they hire off the street.
There are C-5s in Martinsburg, WV (167th WV ANG).

I think others have covered Dover, Wilmington, Atlantic City, and McGuire.

Definitely check out those two websites though they will give you all the information you need. Let me know if I can help.

09-05-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by justwannalfy

Many ANG openings are not advertised. You have to call every unit you are interested in directly to make sure that they are hiring for this particular year.

A lot of the baseops ads are waaaay out of date also.

09-06-2008, 12:19 AM

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It DOES matter if it's ANG or Reserve as the recruiting wickets are very different. The end job is essentially identical but getting the job is different.

09-06-2008, 04:43 AM

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I am just trying to figure out how in the world to get these phone numbers to call and find out..... I still can't even get ahold of a recruiter to schedule my AFOQT's.... Been on the website, and called that 1800 number...

09-09-2008, 02:10 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Paok

I am looking into different options as I am young, and the airline thing might not work out, and have always been interested in the military. Have talked to several ANG pilots and said I should give it a shot. Filled out a questionaire on the website, and they said a recruiter would contact me. I am not sure how qualified I am, and I know the selection process is very difficult.....This also might be "backwards?" as many pilots are trying to go military TO the airlines.......

I am
23
Female
Bachelors Degree in Aviation Science, Masters almost done
about 1200 hours 700 Turbojet

Can you apply to different states units? How do you do that? I guess the recruiters will be able to answer most of my questions. Has anyone done this? Is it a good idea?

Thanks

Drop on by the units and ask for who is in charge for pilot (UPT) hiring. You can also send an email and tell them of your interests. You are going to have to show up, more than once to really be considered for a job there. Everyone who gets hired typically knows a good handful of the pilots in some way. If you are going to a fighter squadron, when you walk in the door, you need to have a gallon of something in your hand. I would put a personal zap on it of some sort so people ask and can associate where it came from. Don't waste your time with recruiters, they will handle paper work for you once you are selected. Good luck and don't give up. There are tons of opportunities out there!!
Gopher