Air Force Question

[CCDiscoB]

4 years is the commitment for academy grads that do not become pilots. Once you go to pilot training the commitment becomes 11 years (counting UPT).

 

[CoolSidePillow]

Yeah there is a guy at the company who is an FO. Been here for about a year. Odd fellow. It seems everyone I talk to has something negative to say. I have seen him fly. Does quirky things and very inconsistent. I saw him mess up a 25 mile straight in visual with CAVU. He boasts about being in the Air Force and you can tell he has a chip on his shoulder and an ego problem but he only did 4 years and is not in the reserve. 4 years seemed like an awfully short stint to fly. He wasnt on a combat aircraft. 135 in Japan. Like I said very odd fellow... just trying to figure him out if I have to fly with him.

 

[Deuce130]

They do have KC-135's in Japan at Kadena AB. After four years in the AF, he probably doesn't have that much experience, which may explain some of his quirks or inconsistencies. Also, Palace Chase is available to people of all year groups and experience levels, so it's quite possible he has a legit reason for being out so early. If you have to fly with him, I recommend giving him the benefit of the doubt, ask a few questions about his background, then see what you come up with. I've seen people lie about being pilots in the AF .... but they usually say they were fighter pilots or something, not Tanker drivers.

 

[CoolSidePillow]

No I dont think he is lying about anything. I was just trying to get some info so I can give him the benefit. I just found some odd things about him and after a year flying I have seen guys without AF tanker time much more solid. He is intelligent without doubt. Honestly I just think it is his ego and attitude that cloud his performance but thanks for all the info people. Fly safe.

 

[bssthound]

Are you certain he's a pilot? He could've been a nav, like myself, who got his ratings. There are many navs who have done that and are flying for airlines, both regional and major. Also, there are KC-135 boom operators who have done it, though being enlisted, they'd not have gone to The Academy.

 

[Huggyu2]

CoolSidePillow,
Your account doesn't allow p.m.'s to come to it. You shoud consider changing that.
How old is this guy? Bssthound probably hit the nail on the head. The USAF got rid of a bunch of navs in the mid-90's (big mistake, but I digress). Drop me a p.m. for some more information.

 

[pilotyip]

In 1968 it was a 5 yr obligation from the start of AOCS. You would make O-2 in 12 months, O-3 in 30 months, and fly a 1000 hrs in the first 18 months after you got your wings. Them was the good ole days