ANG Career

[Mad Dogg]

Is it possible to make a career out of the ANG, or is active the only route for that? If you become a full time reservest, how are the benifits and retirement different than AD?
My buddy said if you're an ART, you make more $ than AD cause youre paid as a GS-13...???
what is all that GS-13 stuff

-Thanks

 

[CCDiscoB]

Of Course!

This topic has been covered in depth. For a career in the Guard or Reserve just realize you will be in the same place for 20-30 years.

My buddy said if you're an ART, you make more $ than AD cause youre paid as a GS-13...???

It's hard to explain and I don't have the time to type it all, but your buddy is correct. The "GS" in GS-13 is the pay scale for Technicians (the "T"in ART). Technician retirement is at 55 years old, and 25 years of service.

 

[Mad Dogg]

I know.... I hated to ask about ANG vs. AD cause thats all you hear about....

I'm not trying to decide between the two, ANG is where i want to be, i'm just trying to find out details.


Any links to this topic??? benifits/ret of ANG

Thanks for the post.

 

[BonePilot]

ANG

Glad to help answer some of your questions. I'm a Guard Original, and it's a great choice ...

There are so many differences that I won't attempt to explain them all, but let me cover the highlights.

The ANG benefits greatly from AD experience ... however, it is better in almost every way. You can expect more experienced pilots flying better maintained aircraft, focused on taking care of the mission and their buddies. The unity of a squadron that has flown together for most of their careers is incredible.

As far as pay, this would take me hours to explain, and I've had too many beers for that. What you need to know is that it is very good, but sometimes difficult to get as a part timer. You can get full time positions, and yes, the pay can be significantly better than AD. Most part timers find a full time spot, or hook up with the airlines, so I wouldn't be concerned.

As far as the comment about having to fly at the same place all your life ... this isn't true. You can move from unit to unit if they will hire you, but once you find a place you like, I doubt you'll be inclined to do so.

Best of luck with your search for the right job ...