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AlbieF15

AlbieF15

F15 Ret/FDX/InterviewPrep
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Hey aviators,

I know periodically I get questions about how to join the AF, the ANG, etc. I also get some F15 specific questions periodically.

For those of you interested in learning more, I know that Eagleflip, Z, and myself are all F15 drivers on the board.

JackArse and a few others have some P-3 Navy experience.

Mean One is an F18 hornet driver.

Reuterf16 flew F15s, F16s, U-2s, and Hueys as a warrant officer in the U.S. Army!

Jack Ernie and fox 3 flew F15Es. (Fox 3 actually flew a bunch of stuff, including hornets and F15Cs for a while).

I suggest guys check in with some of their current or past mil experience--maybe we can recruit some fine young men (and women) who are interested in taking our place as we either "age out" of the military or pursue other dreams.

I was an AFROTC cadet--but I know a ton of academy guys and OTS guys as well. If I can help anyone in any way fire off a PM and I'll pass on what I know.

Fly safe and good luck,

Albie
 
Past USAF guy

You can get a lot of flight time (compared to fighters/bombers)and see the world flying heavies. In my opinion it's the ideal way to go if you eventually want to fly for the majors.

The transition overall is easy - by far MORE laid back than flying for Uncle Sam! More of the "cooperate - graduate" atmosphere in training with the majors (vs. screw your buddy). :cool:
 
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Howdy!

Former Tweet FAIP and PIT IP here, currently flying Vipers at Aviano AB, Italy. Happy to answer any questions.

Had a quick question for you, Albie. I'm also very interested in flying for jetBlue and put in my online app a little over a month ago. I know they have a bazillion dudes on file. How long did it take for you to get your initial call? I'm expecting at least several months.

Thanks, and congrats on being hired!

Shaggy
 
JetBlue Interview

Shaggy,
I have an interview scheduled @ jetBlue on 12 Dec. I submited an online app in Aug (after figuring out that the world of freight was going to kill me at an early age). It took jetBlue about one month to contact me for an interview (early Sept) -- my initial interview was supposed to happen 14 Nov, but that was scheduled prior to 9/11.
 
Good Luck!

Fox 3, I got a print on your "act." Hey, good luck to you bro...you already know who this is. Gimme a call when you get into town. And of course, best of luck at the jb interview.

:D
 
prior A/OA-10, AT-38, UV-18 OTS grad, retired flying for SWA, 2nd yr FO. Anyone interested in getting gouge on SWA feel free to PM & be glad to help anyway I can. Fortunately we're hiring again starting Jan, 2 classes, 2 more in March, probably some in Feb, interviewing starting in Feb, maybe even sooner, no job is perfect, grass is not greener on the other side, brown on both sides but generally happy with being at SWA. My prayers for a short downturn for fellow military & civilian aviators at other airlines, it could happen at SWA someday too, no one is immune, hang in there

chase
 
Retired AF type (AFROTC grad). Flew C-130s mostly, plus one tour C-21s and the usual T-37/T-38 training.

In the pool at SWA waiting for the big call...
 
Retired AF Zoomie here. Flew F-4, OA-37 (FAC penance), F-16 and finished up in a Graybeard T-38. Flying Redtails now (at least for a couple of more months).
 
P-3 TAR, active duty in reserve P-3 squadron, due to seperate in Jan 02. Had conditional offer from NWA, was awaiting training date...you know the rest of the story with that. If you want info on Navy Reserves, let me know

Eric
 
OTS, Phantoms, Smurfs, T-38s, and Hercs in the Guard/Reserve.
Boeings for the last 4 years, reluctantly returning to a Mac D St. Louis Iron in Jan.

" Boeing builds airplanes, Mac D builds character"

SuperDave.
 
AArider here (or should that be AAfurlough). Anyway, I've got info on Marines and Air Force Reserves.
 
Retired Army "Gun Driver" here. AH-1S Cobra and AH64 Apache.
 
USAFA Grad.

C-130E's and T-37. Waiting for an end to stoploss so I can fly a canyon blue bomber.
 
Navy Hornets and Super Hornets. Have a early '02 class date with jetBlue. In the meantime, trying to get on with pointy-nose guard/reserve.

ST
 
Marine F/A-18 Pilot, east coast, west coast, blue angel, start with jetBlue in the spring/reserve job in Atlanta. Give me a ring if I can help,
S/F, Weeds
 
Yeah, Yeah, Okay!! Albie gave me away..... I'm prior service Army, Infantry to Helos through the Warrant Officer program.. did that for 7 years then of to OCS and UPT at Columbus, MS.. flew a multitude of Helos, F-15's then of to the U2/TR-1, and T-38's, on to Germany in a Hummvee.. fortunate enough to get an F-16 CJ back to Shaw and finish out my time.... Thought about doing JROTC as an instructor just to be able to tell great stories.... fortunate enough to get hired by a few airlines and am thankful to have flown with a lot of great aviators... Drop me a line if you're interested in the transitions or the airplanes..
 
Departed the AF in August, got furloughed in September. Flew KC-135R and C-9. There is a website that has some pretty handy stuff that helps you prepare for the airline application process: background checks, certificates, etc. at totheairlines.iwarp.com

Sure are a lot of fighter dudes on this string...not that there is anything wrong with that :D
 
Retired AF (OTS).

Flew E-3s, also a an E-3 nav.

Furloughed from AA in the first round of 386. AA class date was 8-6.

CAL class date was 9-11. (yes really) Passed it up to give someone else the chance since AA was first.

Looking to go back in the service to pay some bills, don't have the $ for the 737 type. Is it too late for that pilot bonus and Pentagon job????

Can answer any ?s on AWACS since I spent over 20 years there.
 
F-15C

I'm an ex-Eagle driver with three operational tours in the jet, along with a stint as an AT-38 IP at Holloman. Now on to the A320!

And, best of all, I AM THE GREATEST FIGHTER PILOT THAT EVER LIVED!

Ok, maybe Albie can kick my behind, but he's it. Even that prospect is an iffy thing. Everybody else, look out!

So much for humility...In reality, I'm short and hairy, the quintessential Anti-babe magnet.

But I'm still a fighter pilot at heart.

Fly safe...
 
You guessed it--B-1s for the last 12 years, C-12s (believe it or not prior to that). About a year left. Been a good ride so can't complain too much. Looking forward to the next round.
 
My two Cents.
AFROTC grad.
Flown C-130's, T-39, B-707, T-38, and currently flying the greatest experience of a lifetime. The U-2 Dragon Lady.
If you're interested in flying in a spacesuit above 70K, drop me a line. This goes for any aviator in any service. I'll tell you how to get into the most challenging bird to land you'll ever put your hands on. A great mission too. This is one bird you don't need a war in order to do your mission. But a war definately makes it even more exciting.

If this sounds like a sales pitch, it is. I love this bird, but I'm looking forward to a SWA bird once stop/loss ends and I am allowed to retire. (We're short U-2 drivers) The Air Force has been a great ride. One I'd recommend to anyone. :)
 
Lizzard Nav, Herk driver, and Furloughed UAL pilot over here.
Headed back to the AD AF for 3 years. Hopefully, UAL will still be around in 2004.
 

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