Airline to guard Transition...advise???

[LearLove]

just get a fake set of transcripts (google online). Of the 2 units that hired me none checked and only one even opened my sealed transcript envelope.

tell them your went to "some county" community college, got your 2 year degree in avaition science then transfered to "some state"+"southern, northern, eastern, western" college/university and finished you 4yr. prof pilot degree.

 

[DarinFred]

The A-10 is considered a fighter the last time I checked. Just come in with the correct attitude. Of those 4000 hours, how many were spent pulling G's and in formation? Probably about as many as joe blow has off the street.

 

[RedDogC130]

The A-10 is considered a fighter the last time I checked. Just come in with the correct attitude. Of those 4000 hours, how many were spent pulling G's and in formation? Probably about as many as joe blow has off the street.

What??? Nobody metioned anything about any of that. IFF is tougher than the heavy route, mabye that makes it easier to read.

 

[Frisko]

I made the switch fairly recently and it has been well worth it. Realize that there is a fair amount of queepy BS involved, especially in the first year and you have to be patient. But once you hit UPT dude nothing compares to military flying.
A couple answers to your questions...
-Don't worry about the washout rate, you will kick ass during T-6s and things will even out during -38s... By the time you get to IFF everybody is even
-Talk to the pilots at the unit and take what the recruiters tell you with a grain of salt
-Enlisting is up to you, it's a crap shoot. I got hired off the street but if you really want that spot enlisting may be a good option. You won't be limited to that unit even if you enlist there. If I had to do it again I probably would have enlisted early in the application process. If you don't have a stellar resume this will set you apart. Again, ask the pilots in the unit.. most like to hire from within the unit but some don't.
-Mil leave was easy, even better if you actually want to go back to that company. Overall it will be about 4 years.
-Degree and an ok GPA = important, without them your app will be thrown out

 

[FO4HIRE]

Thanks again guys! I appreciate everything. now i guess i need to get my ass in shape for boot camp.

 

[peter185]

I am pretty sure that Battle Creek was on the base reallignment and closure list that came out in 2005. I would advise you to join a unit that is going to be around for more than a couple of years.

 

[FO4HIRE]

yea i think they are moving to southridge. in MT clemens MI. which has sucked because Battle creek doent want to talk to me cause they are moving. and southridge doesnt want to talk to me cause the A-10s arent there yet!!

 

[peter185]

fyi, it is selfridge not southridge.

 

[FO4HIRE]

my bad!! like i said i was just starting to do a little research! lets hope i can find it on wed.

 

[Scrapdog]

fyi, it is selfridge not southridge.

Southridge - now that is funny! Next we'll have some guy saying they want to get into the Southpark unit.

 

[JDriver]

just get a fake set of transcripts (google online). Of the 2 units that hired me none checked and only one even opened my sealed transcript envelope.

tell them your went to "some county" community college, got your 2 year degree in avaition science then transfered to "some state"+"southern, northern, eastern, western" college/university and finished you 4yr. prof pilot degree.

I hope this is a joke.

I highly suggest ignoring this advise. Lying or intentionally mis-stating information will put you on the fast track to possible punshment under the UCMJ (uniformed code of military justice). A dishorable discharge for lying would be very hard to explain in an airline interview.

The "some country" college trick will probably fail. The military has a list of approved universities in which it will accept degrees. Before you spend your time getting your degree, speak to a reruiter and confirm that the school is on the approved list.

Additionally, contact the chief pilot at the unit. The chief pilot can give you the best advise regarding what they are requiring in pilot candidates.

Good Luck!

 

[Slice121]

I hope this is a joke.

I highly suggest ignoring this advise. Lying or intentionally mis-stating information will put you on the fast track to possible punshment under the UCMJ (uniformed code of military justice). A dishorable discharge for lying would be very hard to explain in an airline interview.

The "some country" college trick will probably fail. The military has a list of approved universities in which it will accept degrees. Before you spend your time getting your degree, speak to a reruiter and confirm that the school is on the approved list.

Additionally, contact the chief pilot at the unit. The chief pilot can give you the best advise regarding what they are requiring in pilot candidates.

Good Luck!

Cheif Pilot...that would equate to Squardron Commander in military speak. If you call and ask for the CP you won't get anywhere.

 

[RedDogC130]

Additionally, contact the chief pilot at the unit. The chief pilot can give you the best advise regarding what they are requiring in pilot candidates.

Good Luck!

That is funny. Our chief pilot only has a business card. Knowing the selection process he/she....uhhhhh...I doubt it. Send it to the squadron commander or Ops Groups commander if you want a chance. The chief pilot is probably a furloughed airline person looking for a job who took an AGR or TECH job waiting for a recall. The interest is not in the candidate....send it to the man/woman who is runs the place. Just my view of the situation at a certain place.

 

[JDriver]

That is funny. Our chief pilot only has a business card. Knowing the selection process he/she....uhhhhh...I doubt it. Send it to the squadron commander or Ops Groups commander if you want a chance. The chief pilot is probably a furloughed airline person looking for a job who took an AGR or TECH job waiting for a recall. The interest is not in the candidate....send it to the man/woman who is runs the place. Just my view of the situation at a certain place.

This is funny b/c our chief pilot handles all pilot hiring. He approves the candidate packages, and convienes the interview. If you were to send your package to my OG/CC or SQ/CC they will hand it to the chief pilot. Understandibly, each unit may have different procedures. The point is to contact someone of importance at the unit and ask them for advise.

 

[Slice121]

You guys have CP's in heavy units? Is that like the Ops O?