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[MarineGrunt]

The highest rank I've seen at UPT for a student was a major. There is usually about one captain per class and a handful of 1LTs. If you go there a captain, you will most likely be the SRO (class leader), which makes it a little more work for you, but with being guard or reserve, that takes a lot of the pressure off, so it works out. We had three captains in our class and the IPs treated them exactly the same as the most junior 2LT.

I'm not sure if my unit is hiring, but if you are interested in the SLC area, I can find out for you. Just send me a PM. I might not be able to get to it this week since I have a checkride I'm getting ready for, but I'll do my best.

 

[71KILO]

Hey guys just need some advice. Im currently debating on weather to try and get an air guard flying slot. I am an officer in the army national guard and a regional airline pilot. Would flying for the air guard help me down the road when looking to move on to the majors. Flying for the military has always been something that I wanted to do but would taking the time away from civilian flying be worth it. Also how long would training last? have any of you taken time away from commercial flying for the military? How does it work? Any other advice you have would help. Thanks.

I have several buddies in my unit that were in your position. One was a Brasilia check airman for ASA before going to UPT. He had over 4000 hours and realized that the military training would get him to a major (which it did) quicker than if he slugged it out at ASA. About a year after finishing UPT he got hired at Delta (he got furloughed two years later, but is back on the property now). Having a guard or reserve job actually helps you out with the airline. I don't want to give away any scheduling secrets, but when you are sick of th airline you go fly for your military unit. It breaks up the boredom and creates some flexibility. Look the final answer is that there is no reason not to go. If you are already commissioned then hop to! You'll go right to UPT. Go fixed wing AF Reserve or ANG and don't look back. You'll never regret it!