HIANG 15 job?

[lucky2Bflyin]

I am 24 years old, currently instructing IFT (Intro to Flight Training) for the Air Force Academy in CO Springs. I have about 1000 hours total flight time and a BS in Aero Science from a well-known aviation school. Realistically, should the HIANG need 15 drivers in the future, what are my chances? I know I interview well, but I am trying to determine whether or not I am wasting my time by even applying. I have heard it is **CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED****CENSORED** near impossible to get a guard slot as a civilian with no prior military experience.

Thank you much,
B

 

[stlpilot]

Not sure if your talking about this years Hawaii board but you already miss the cut off. I know a guy in the unit (non-pilot) and this was the info he gave me a few months ago. Oh, and they interviewed for 6-7 slots, but not just for F-15's. Its 6-7 because they have 2 for each airframe. Typically the eagle slots go to "in-house" guys, this I have heard from more then one source. I'm not saying don't apply, sure why not, just giving you the scoop I got on that unit.

Near impossible to get a slot off the street? I dont think so! Not in general. You will find plenty of off the street folks who have been picked up, its all about your dedication to getting a slot, and look at other units not just one.

 

[talondriver]

If you're a patch wearin' eagle driver current and qualified in the jet and your last name is Inouye, I'd say your chances are good.

OR, you can have a "surf off" with some of the "Bruddahs" in the HIANG heavy squadrons waiting for the next senior "Mai Tai" to paddle into the sunset so they can transition over

 

[AD SUPT Hopeful]

OR, you can have a "surf off" with some of the "Bruddahs" in the HIANG heavy squadrons waiting for the next senior "Mai Tai" to paddle into the sunset so they can transition over

I'd be fine with that!

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

I'd be fine with that!

If that's you in your avitar on that little training wave, you better find another way to get the job!

 

[AD SUPT Hopeful]

Where's the love?

If that's you in your avitar on that little training wave, you better find another way to get the job!

I tell ya what, when I get back from PR, I'll make a new avatar just for you

 

[Mu2Driver]

"I am 24 years old, currently instructing IFT (Intro to Flight Training) for the Air Force Academy in CO Springs."

How is the IFT program working out from your perspective? I am hearing a lot of talk about what is going on down at the airfield, and a lot of it is not positive. Then again, cadets are famous for whining about every little thing... I am not elligible to take IFT