I'm an aviator from another service and I am getting into a AF Reserve unit soon (just awaiting paperwork). With the way things are going in the civilian world, I'm considering going Active Duty AF.
Is it possible/difficult to transfer from the AF Res component to an Active Duty position? Should I try the direct active route before signing with the reserve unit? Regardless, either way I'll need to get my wings and commision changed.
I have heard of several Navy Reserve P-3 guys that are getting outrageous bonuses to sign a AF contract. Any information on contract lenghts and $ value assigned would be greatly appriciated. Do you have a choice on airframes or bases?
Please don't get me wrong, I could not be more thrilled to be getting into this reserve unit! I only wish I could start tomorrow.
But,... A bonus and a 3-5 year contract active duty would get me out of a finacial jam; life as a 1st year Regional pilot is killing me.
A bit'o'advice for any active duty people, STAY IN, it's a rough world out there!
Is it possible/difficult to transfer from the AF Res component to an Active Duty position? Should I try the direct active route before signing with the reserve unit? Regardless, either way I'll need to get my wings and commision changed.
I have heard of several Navy Reserve P-3 guys that are getting outrageous bonuses to sign a AF contract. Any information on contract lenghts and $ value assigned would be greatly appriciated. Do you have a choice on airframes or bases?
Please don't get me wrong, I could not be more thrilled to be getting into this reserve unit! I only wish I could start tomorrow.
But,... A bonus and a 3-5 year contract active duty would get me out of a finacial jam; life as a 1st year Regional pilot is killing me.
A bit'o'advice for any active duty people, STAY IN, it's a rough world out there!