ANG question about enlisting

[Bloud]

deployments aren't all that bad

Enlisting in the guard is a great choice. Like Flaco and 141, I have done the same. I now have a pilot slot in IL with my unit.

Deployments can suck. The thing is a lot of the time you can work your deployments when you are off school for the summer. That is what I did. A lot of units are helpful with this. The other side is that out of the blue, like the current, certian jobs like security forces got called up for two years. That means they are on active duty, putting their school and civillan jobs off tell they are let off active duty. The thing is, this is the first time this has happened since the gulf war. It is not the norm, but can happen.

Take a look at the all the jobs open. if you don't want to deploy stay away from Security Forces, Fire dept., and aircrew. They tend to deploy the most. But on the other hand I think you can gain a lot of good and real world experience from going on deployments.

If you are really interested in the PHX unit and want to be a pilot, I would look at doing aircrew. Tankers have enlisted aircrew members and I think you would then be a shoe in for a pilot slot if you have served as a member of the aircrew and then want to be a pilot, but it is not necessary. I just personally think aircrew is the life is where it is at. Get to fly to cool places and get flight pay.

Well I hope this helps..Good Luck

 

[C-5 MEM]

Bloud,

Where in Ill.

 

[Bloud]

I'm With the 126th out of Scott AFB IL.

 

[C-5 MEM]

Ok, just wondering. Looking for a military base up near Chicago for a crashpad.

 

[guidoverduci]

thanks everyone-

Flaco those are some good reasons- so I will give Tucson a thought. What is or was your job? I wanted to be enlisted in the aircrew cause I figured that would be a great experience, and it would help me get a pilot slot, however some good points were brought up about aircrew being called to active duty more than other jobs. Is this correct? If so, should I choose another job, so I can finish my school? You all have been a great help.

 

[Flaco]

Enlisting Qs

Guido,

What I've seen in my experience (limited as it is) is that your enlisted job probably has a minimal impact on getting a pilot slot. Bloud is a SP and he has a slot. I came from the engine shop (jet engine mechanic) and I have a pilot slot. If you can make a positive impression on the pilots and do well in your job, you're well on your way.

If you PM me with your e-mail, I'll give you some additional info about Tucson and my story. It sounds like you're in the exact same boat I was in a few years back and I can give you some additional hints.

Flaco