Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve?
08-28-2014, 09:00 AM
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Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve?
I have been contemplating both the Air National Guard or the Air Force Reserve.
1. Is it really difficult to get a pilot slot in either one?
2. How does one go about applying?
3. If I had a medical disqualification from enlisting in the Navy years back, do they have the same standards?
Thanks!
1. Is it really difficult to get a pilot slot in either one?
2. How does one go about applying?
3. If I had a medical disqualification from enlisting in the Navy years back, do they have the same standards?
Thanks!
08-28-2014, 12:36 PM
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I have been contemplating both the Air National Guard or the Air Force Reserve.
AH! But the question is........are they contemplating YOU!
1. Is it really difficult to get a pilot slot in either one?
2. How does one go about applying?
3. If I had a medical disqualification from enlisting in the Navy years back, do they have the same standards?
YIKES! You had a medically disqualifying condition for enlisting in the US Navy? If so - - military flight physical are QUITE A BIT more stringent. Unless it is something that has disappeared over time or gotten a lot better that is not good and does not bode well....but again - try and have them tell you NO.
08-28-2014, 05:34 PM
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Disregard ClarenceOver, just about everyone who served said it was the best, most rewarding experience of their lives. The training is vastly better, the challenges will define your flying abilities; the responsibilities will make you a better person, PERIOD.
If you qualify medically, pursue every unit that will open the doors; speak with a recruiter, tell him exactly that you want a UPT slot, and get introduced to the flying squadron operations officers. Do NOT give up, if you think you are running into a wall. Persistence counts and is rewarded.
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If you qualify medically, pursue every unit that will open the doors; speak with a recruiter, tell him exactly that you want a UPT slot, and get introduced to the flying squadron operations officers. Do NOT give up, if you think you are running into a wall. Persistence counts and is rewarded.
GF
08-28-2014, 05:38 PM
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08-28-2014, 06:24 PM
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Hmm. It's just a different business. Each state has their own set of rules for specific things. The Guard is less standardized from state to state. Yes, the Reserve can be more seamless with the Active Duty but I assure you it is not an extension. Any Reservist will tell you that their QOL is better in the USAFR than RegAF. Apply to every unit where you might possibly consider living (or commuting to) and go with the one that hires you (Guard or Reserve). As the flood gates open up from Active Duty, the part time slots will be more competitive. There is currently a lot of turnover in the full time (Air Reserve Technician) slots because lots of folks are bailing for the airlines. The ART world will become the soft landing for guys between Active Duty and the airlines.
08-28-2014, 06:46 PM
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Disregard ClarenceOver, just about everyone who served said it was the best, most rewarding experience of their lives. The training is vastly better, the challenges will define your flying abilities; the responsibilities will make you a better person, PERIOD.
lolololololol. or you could get there FASTER. you cant even get into the navy and you expect to become a pilot. HAH.
lolololololol. or you could get there FASTER. you cant even get into the navy and you expect to become a pilot. HAH.
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