Air Force vs. Navy flying

[SIG600]

Air Force has the Falcon, the deadliest fighter to ever grace the sky. Nothing else needs to be said.

You need to say it WITHOUT the cock in your mouth.

 

[instructordude]

You need to say it WITHOUT the cock in your mouth.

Being a Navy guy you've had quite a few in your mouth.

 

[SIG600]

Just sit there and sling gear. Leave the flying to the big boys.

 

[taxi1wire]

Being a Navy guy you've had quite a few in your mouth.

Pretty bold statement with those type of quals on that avatar there....

 

[SIG600]

Pretty bold statement with those type of quals on that avatar there....

Yeah, this POS is a troll. Takes out his inadequacies as a pilot through his internet tough guy routine.

 

[taxi1wire]

Is this that "Gold certified" civilian flt instructor I heard about on these boards?

 

[SIG600]

Is this that "Gold certified" civilian flt instructor I heard about on these boards?

I used to laugh at those guys. "Gold Seal" CFI. WTF ever. Just produce safe students that pass on the first try. Fags.

 

[b707guy]

Try this link ANG / AFRES Aviation Jobs Online

Usually, the units that post openings here show whether they are looking for already qualified folk or for "off the street" new hires, ones who are sent to pilot training with a job waiting for them when you finish. One problem with this approach is that by the time you finish training, your F-16 unit may convert to C-130s. But it is one way to get hired into a fighter.

Good luck!

 

[bubble]

Try this link ANG / AFRES Aviation Jobs Online

Usually, the units that post openings here show whether they are looking for already qualified folk or for "off the street" new hires, ones who are sent to pilot training with a job waiting for them when you finish. One problem with this approach is that by the time you finish training, your F-16 unit may convert to C-130s. But it is one way to get hired into a fighter.

Good luck!

All that and not one fighter unit aside from an F-16 instruction unit looking for guys with previous F-16 experience. Every C-130 unit in the world is hiring though...

Should I start calling around and submit application packages to units even if they aren't hiring? Maybe I could visit these units during my travels with my current gig. What's the best way to get a foot in the door of a fighter unit?

Thanks for all the information. You guys and your side rants about master CFI's are killing me here!

 

[bubble]

Just don't be an ass. Realize that when you show yup you're a just as stupid in the eyes of the instructors as the zero flight time studs. Fly the way they tell you, and how the syllabus dictates. You have absolutely no street cred when it comes to making suggestions or changes. The first time you open your mouth about prior experience (unless specifically asked) you're doomed. I showed up to primary with >1000 TT, and never said a word. Just let your skills do the talking and the rest will fall into place. Also realize that your edge is gone after Primary, all the Lear time in the world hasn't taught you a damn thing about tactical flying.

Thanks for the advice. In my limited experience flight instructing, I found that the best students were those who didn't bring any preconceived notions about flying with them into the cockpit.