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A Dangerous Loophole in Airport Security
The article points to a possible terrorist buying a ticket under a false name i.e. John Doe and checking in online with the John Doe name. Then using photoshop or some other desktop publishing tool to change the name on an exact copy of the internet boarding pass to their own terrorist name...- chawbein
- Post #15
- Forum: General discussion
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Cockpit argument: Pilot slaps co-pilot
My CFI smacked me in the back of the head when I had a brain fart and decided to three-point the 172. I just said "Oops" and then he said "What the hell was that?" *smack*. Granted, it was two flights before my private check ride. He is an awesome instructor though, lots of fun.- chawbein
- Post #20
- Forum: Interviews and hiring
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FSSs Outsourced as well? Thanks GW
You can do all the FSS operations for the whole country from a bunker 300 feet underneath BumbleScrew, GA. You can automate alot of what the FSS does, as well as use some communications technology i.e. (high speed WAN, or even phone lines) to make all the data that is available to a local FSS... -
Looking for some advice!!!
You are getting a little ahead of yourself. A: To fly (control the airplane/helo) in the USAF/USMC/USN you must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university. All Officers must be college graduates. Only in the Army can you fly without the degree as a Warrant Officer, and I don't... -
New tanker contract
Does anyone know where the remaining starlifters are based? I saw they are supposed to be retired by FY2006. They are being replaced in the guard/reserve by C-17's and C-5's. You are right, the 135 doesn't carry much cargo, but then again, that's not it's job. Barney and Fred do a much... -
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Looking for some advice!!!
For you post-college fellers. Once you have your degree (which is requirement #1).... Active Duty: Contact the OFFICER recruiter in your area to get sheduled for the exams AFOQT, BAT, Officer interview, FC1, etc.... Reserve: Contact an Air Force Reserve recruiter in you area. There are now... -
Looking for some advice!!!
Do you want to serve or do you want to fly? I mean, there is a lot of stuff to go through if you are luke-warm on the whole service/sacrifice, Officer stuff. I'm sure someone else will chime in on the "building time for an airline job" take. -
New tanker contract
Yeah, there wasn't any competition because the chick running it gave it to Boeing, then ended up in Boeing upper management not long after. She had accepted a job with Boeing before the tanker deal went through. Another big problem Congress had with it was the lease. It was going to be more... -
New tanker contract
There was some buffoonery from the lady that was in charge of the deal. Landed her in Leavenworth. It was the perfect excuse to divert the tanker money into free health care for gay married illegal immigrants. I kid. :rolleyes: Nevertheless, there will be a new competition between Boeing... -
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C-130's Vs. KC-135's
THIS GUY FREAKIN' NAILED IT! I was asked in my interview (for the mighty Stratotanker) what my first choice was, as far as aircraft/unit. I answered my first choice was the -135 and here. My reason for that answer is that my first choice is whoever I'm interviewing with. Fire off the apps... -
FedEx is Cargo.
Does it have the mirrored Playboy girl or Yosemite Sam? My bet is "How's my driving? Call 1-800-328-7448" -
Air Force OTS Waiting List
I went to the Reserve Board this last September as well. I am in the March 1 OTS class, it is exactly the date as the projected date from the Board. I am off to Brooks in June and UPT in July. P.S. Your actual "training timeline/location" will be available 4-6 weeks prior to your projected... -
Unions, Airlines and Economics
I was referring to the 12 year Capt. vs a 6 year capt and a 12 year FO vs a 1 year FO, both on the same equipment. I guess you can say this is to compensate for loyalty to the company, but that loyalty compensation goes right out the window when the economy takes a dump. Now instead of being...- chawbein
- Post #22
- Forum: General discussion
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Unions, Airlines and Economics
You are correct! The seniority system is loved by "management", because it keeps workers from making a lateral move to a different company, they don't have to pay for experience unless that experience is gained only at their company. I made that point in my previous post. There is no...- chawbein
- Post #18
- Forum: General discussion
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Unions, Airlines and Economics
The only reason that this occurrs is because of union labor and the seniority system. Only in industries with union labor is it impossible to make a lateral job move. All non-union workers face being terminated for whatever reason, but most aren't. That is an emotional arguement, not based on...- chawbein
- Post #12
- Forum: General discussion
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Air Force Reserve - Max Allowable Weight
...as the indicator, with a max BMI of 27.5. The max weights have changed based on BMI, in order to find your MAW, use this equation. MAW = (27.5 * H^2) / 703 Where H = your height in inches. You need to be under MAW before you go off to OTS. The word is that you will be weighed on the... -
How tough are Air Force Reserve Boards?
As long as you have decent qualifications, you should have nothing to worry about. Sponsorship is huge. I heard some folks got turned down this last board, but it was because their unit(s) sent 5 people to the board. Ask your sponsoring unit about their track record, they should be able to... -
Where should I start?
The current vision limits are for 20/20 near vision, 20/70 distant. There is a waiver to be had for refractions all the way out from -3.00 to +3.00. The 20/XX is a seperate requirement from the refraction requirement (refraction being the amount of correction it takes for you to reach 20/20)... -
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