Texas ANG

[WestHouston]

I originally posted this in the General Aviation Info. section. Probably not my brightest moment...

I've used the search feature to try and find out as much as I can, but I still have a few questions. If anyone has any insight I'd really appreciate it. I'd rather not call up a unit and seem like I just came up with this idea 10 minutes ago.

I was prior service enlisted in the Coast Guard but I don't know anything about ANG. I'm 26 and married, is that too old? Just wondering things like how long is training, pay during training, and who they are looking for. Oh, and on the website it says you need to be a "college graduate" but does that mean bachelors only or does associate count too? I know when I enlisted they told me that it was "possible" to get into OCS with a 2 year degree.

Thanks in advance for the info.

btw, I live in Houston and I know the 147th is going away soon, but do they allow you to live a couple of hours from the unit, i.e. San Antonio?

 

[shiznitobam]

Here we go:
Must have a Bachelor's degree.
You will attent either OTS or AMS and commission a 2Lt, that will be your pay grade through pilot training.
Some units require you to be local, some don't.
Contact an ANG recruiter to get scheduled for the AFOQT and BAT (do they still do the BAT?).
Through that same recruiter, schedule a Class 1 Flight physical.
You must start UPT before your 30th B-day.

That information is probably worth what you paid for it...$0.

Good luck.

 

[GenericPilot]

ANG info

-Get the numbers of units in which you have an interest
-Call and ask to talk to the Squadron Commander about possibly joining as a pilot, navigator, flight engineer, or loadmaster (F/E and loadmaster if you lack a four year degree)
-Stress your prior service and mention that you have a commercial/CFI. Flight experience won't get you very far, but it shows an interest. Some Comm/CFI types regularly flunk out of USAF pilot training.
-Ask to come visit the unit on a drill weekend
-Wear nice clothes (Khakis, button down, dress shoes..suit would be too formal and jeans would probably not impress).
-Try to get a dinner date with some of the 0-3, 0-4s, or even a few 0-2s and 0-1s.
-Buy their drinks and chow. Bring your wallet and have fun with the right folks. Don't embarass yourself.
-Don't try to sell yourself, just ask a lot of questions about the mission, aircraft, and how everyone was able to get in the unit.
--If they like you they will help you meet the recruiter and work with you. May get offer and interview with the flying squadron.
-takes up to 2 years between interview and getting into flight school.
-Even the enlisted flying is great. they will pay 100% of in state tuition for bachelors and sometimes masters degrees, offer a reduced benefit GI Bill, and provide a mothn;y paycheck. Plenty of guys go to pilot training after being flight engineers or loadmasters.

Best of Luck. Never met a Coastie I did not like.

C-130 pilot/0-4 type/prior service

 

[WestHouston]

-Get the numbers of units in which you have an interest
-Call and ask to talk to the Squadron Commander about possibly joining as a pilot, navigator, flight engineer, or loadmaster (F/E and loadmaster if you lack a four year degree)
-Stress your prior service and mention that you have a commercial/CFI. Flight experience won't get you very far, but it shows an interest. Some Comm/CFI types regularly flunk out of USAF pilot training.
-Ask to come visit the unit on a drill weekend
-Wear nice clothes (Khakis, button down, dress shoes..suit would be too formal and jeans would probably not impress).
-Try to get a dinner date with some of the 0-3, 0-4s, or even a few 0-2s and 0-1s.
-Buy their drinks and chow. Bring your wallet and have fun with the right folks. Don't embarass yourself.
-Don't try to sell yourself, just ask a lot of questions about the mission, aircraft, and how everyone was able to get in the unit.
--If they like you they will help you meet the recruiter and work with you. May get offer and interview with the flying squadron.
-takes up to 2 years between interview and getting into flight school.
-Even the enlisted flying is great. they will pay 100% of in state tuition for bachelors and sometimes masters degrees, offer a reduced benefit GI Bill, and provide a mothn;y paycheck. Plenty of guys go to pilot training after being flight engineers or loadmasters.

Best of Luck. Never met a Coastie I did not like.

C-130 pilot/0-4 type/prior service

Thanks! Thats great advice. Yeah, I only have the 2 year aviation degree, but don't mind working up!

 

[WestHouston]

-Get the numbers of units in which you have an interest
-Call and ask to talk to the Squadron Commander about possibly joining as a pilot, navigator, flight engineer, or loadmaster (F/E and loadmaster if you lack a four year degree)
-Stress your prior service and mention that you have a commercial/CFI. Flight experience won't get you very far, but it shows an interest. Some Comm/CFI types regularly flunk out of USAF pilot training.
-Ask to come visit the unit on a drill weekend
-Wear nice clothes (Khakis, button down, dress shoes..suit would be too formal and jeans would probably not impress).
-Try to get a dinner date with some of the 0-3, 0-4s, or even a few 0-2s and 0-1s.
-Buy their drinks and chow. Bring your wallet and have fun with the right folks. Don't embarass yourself.
-Don't try to sell yourself, just ask a lot of questions about the mission, aircraft, and how everyone was able to get in the unit.
--If they like you they will help you meet the recruiter and work with you. May get offer and interview with the flying squadron.
-takes up to 2 years between interview and getting into flight school.
-Even the enlisted flying is great. they will pay 100% of in state tuition for bachelors and sometimes masters degrees, offer a reduced benefit GI Bill, and provide a mothn;y paycheck. Plenty of guys go to pilot training after being flight engineers or loadmasters.

Best of Luck. Never met a Coastie I did not like.

C-130 pilot/0-4 type/prior service

Thanks! Thats great advice. Yeah, I only have the 2 year aviation degree, but don't mind working up!