Is the Air Force a viable option to furlough from regional??
07-05-2008, 07:07 PM
#21
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They also check to see if you know your military aviation history and current opposition general aircraft. They want to see that you have a passion for military aviation. A buddy of mine took the test there and didn't know any of the military history answers, like "What was the first serviceable US Air Force jet?" (Don't answer that because we'll never know if you just googled it and answered it that way) I'm just say'n. Needless to say my buddy was not sellected.
07-05-2008, 07:32 PM
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Yeah, theres nothing like that on the AFOQT or BAT (or whatever the new BAT is called). I'd say a good guess is the P-80, but I think there was an earlier model. I don't recall it seeing combat duty though.
07-05-2008, 07:38 PM
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I took the AFOQT about 5 years ago and remember NO such questions. Passed that the physical, had the letters.... had the WHOLE package - completely selectable...Than I met my wife to be 
I think if you have the desire and personality for it - GO FOR IT. Job Security, retirement, benies... I certainly wish I had not met my wife sometimes 
I think if you have the desire and personality for it - GO FOR IT. Job Security, retirement, benies... I certainly wish I had not met my wife sometimes
07-05-2008, 07:55 PM
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They also check to see if you know your military aviation history and current opposition general aircraft. They want to see that you have a passion for military aviation. A buddy of mine took the test there and didn't know any of the military history answers, like "What was the first serviceable US Air Force jet?" (Don't answer that because we'll never know if you just googled it and answered it that way) I'm just say'n. Needless to say my buddy was not sellected.
07-05-2008, 08:01 PM
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So I am probably too old, but is there any chance I would qualify for a flight slot in any of the armed forces? I am 31 and given the state of the industry I am actively seeking alternatives both in and out of flying. I think I remember reading one time that you could get a helicopter slot with the army up till 32?
I doubt they are granting many waivers in the current climate, but I would check with each service to be certain. A lot of the advice you get on the internet might be outdated, but the somebody at baseops.net might have the latest on that.
07-06-2008, 06:54 AM
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The military pays well, has great benifits, and a fantastic retirement if you stay the long haul. But, there are times that are just simply is not easy. Long deployments, working under "that guy", and sometimes things just dont make sense but you gotta do them anyway. Military flying is undoubtedly the most exiting flying you will ever do. I say go for it, but you have to meet the criteria first:
1. Are you over the age limit (29 to be an officer, which is required to be a pilot)?
2. Can you tolerate military life?
3. Could you stand to be away from your family for long periods of time? (Usually 6 months minimum per deployment)?
4. Are you within the body fat criteria? (no more than 22% body fat)
5. Is your vision correctable to 20/20?
6. The military flight surgeons are much more strict on medical screenings than your local flight doc. Will you pass a flight physical?
Those are just a few of the things you want to consider. To be a pilot- your a great candidate if you pass all of the above. You will likely have your pick of planes upon graduation with your experience. As an officer, I dont think you will get the GI Bill, but your pay will be much higher.
Hope that info helps
1. Are you over the age limit (29 to be an officer, which is required to be a pilot)?
2. Can you tolerate military life?
3. Could you stand to be away from your family for long periods of time? (Usually 6 months minimum per deployment)?
4. Are you within the body fat criteria? (no more than 22% body fat)
5. Is your vision correctable to 20/20?
6. The military flight surgeons are much more strict on medical screenings than your local flight doc. Will you pass a flight physical?
Those are just a few of the things you want to consider. To be a pilot- your a great candidate if you pass all of the above. You will likely have your pick of planes upon graduation with your experience. As an officer, I dont think you will get the GI Bill, but your pay will be much higher.
Hope that info helps
2. My father is ex-AirForce, so i was raised a little bit strict.
3. Thats my only downfall
4. I regularly work out (former Track star in high school
)5. No lie here, last medical i got i had 20/15 vision, was told i should join
the Navy with my eyes.
6. Physical would be a breeze.
All in all, I would love the oppurtunity to serve my country flying heavies or fighters. My original passion for avaition comes from my admiration of fighter jets. However the 10 year commitment was the only thing that made me shy away from joining up.
07-06-2008, 08:44 AM
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Ha! Yea i had plenty that day & night man, good times were had.
1. I'm 23 years old, turning 24 this month.
2. My father is ex-AirForce, so i was raised a little bit strict.
3. Thats my only downfall
4. I regularly work out (former Track star in high school)
5. No lie here, last medical i got i had 20/15 vision, was told i should join
the Navy with my eyes.
6. Physical would be a breeze.
All in all, I would love the oppurtunity to serve my country flying heavies or fighters. My original passion for avaition comes from my admiration of fighter jets. However the 10 year commitment was the only thing that made me shy away from joining up.
1. I'm 23 years old, turning 24 this month.
2. My father is ex-AirForce, so i was raised a little bit strict.
3. Thats my only downfall
4. I regularly work out (former Track star in high school
)5. No lie here, last medical i got i had 20/15 vision, was told i should join
the Navy with my eyes.
6. Physical would be a breeze.
All in all, I would love the oppurtunity to serve my country flying heavies or fighters. My original passion for avaition comes from my admiration of fighter jets. However the 10 year commitment was the only thing that made me shy away from joining up.
I've flown with plenty of older civilian pilots who were interested in military flying, met all the requirements in their youth, but shied away for one reason or another. They pretty much always regret not doing it.
07-06-2008, 09:14 AM
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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!
07-06-2008, 09:52 AM
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Ha! Yea i had plenty that day & night man, good times were had.
1. I'm 23 years old, turning 24 this month.
2. My father is ex-AirForce, so i was raised a little bit strict.
3. Thats my only downfall
4. I regularly work out (former Track star in high school)
5. No lie here, last medical i got i had 20/15 vision, was told i should join
the Navy with my eyes.
6. Physical would be a breeze.
All in all, I would love the oppurtunity to serve my country flying heavies or fighters. My original passion for avaition comes from my admiration of fighter jets. However the 10 year commitment was the only thing that made me shy away from joining up.
1. I'm 23 years old, turning 24 this month.
2. My father is ex-AirForce, so i was raised a little bit strict.
3. Thats my only downfall
4. I regularly work out (former Track star in high school
)5. No lie here, last medical i got i had 20/15 vision, was told i should join
the Navy with my eyes.
6. Physical would be a breeze.
All in all, I would love the oppurtunity to serve my country flying heavies or fighters. My original passion for avaition comes from my admiration of fighter jets. However the 10 year commitment was the only thing that made me shy away from joining up.
07-06-2008, 10:36 AM
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Ha! Yea i had plenty that day & night man, good times were had.
1. I'm 23 years old, turning 24 this month.
2. My father is ex-AirForce, so i was raised a little bit strict.
3. Thats my only downfall
4. I regularly work out (former Track star in high school)
5. No lie here, last medical i got i had 20/15 vision, was told i should join
the Navy with my eyes.
6. Physical would be a breeze.
All in all, I would love the oppurtunity to serve my country flying heavies or fighters. My original passion for avaition comes from my admiration of fighter jets. However the 10 year commitment was the only thing that made me shy away from joining up.
1. I'm 23 years old, turning 24 this month.
2. My father is ex-AirForce, so i was raised a little bit strict.
3. Thats my only downfall
4. I regularly work out (former Track star in high school
)5. No lie here, last medical i got i had 20/15 vision, was told i should join
the Navy with my eyes.
6. Physical would be a breeze.
All in all, I would love the oppurtunity to serve my country flying heavies or fighters. My original passion for avaition comes from my admiration of fighter jets. However the 10 year commitment was the only thing that made me shy away from joining up.
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.
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