UAV pilot positions
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Active duty wise, I personally would choose AFSOC (Cannon) over ACC (Creech). I just think the Special Ops UAV missions are cooler. For most, though, location will likely be a bigger factor. I personally don't think Cannon (Clovis) would be that bad, but I'm in the minority.
On the Guard/Reserve side I don't think it really matters. All the ANG units are ACC and the lone AFRC unit (2nd SOS at Nellis) is under AFSOC. I think schedules and lifestyle are going to be similar at all UAV units. On the guard side, I think schedules are roughly 4 on/3 off with minor variations. Everyone will have to pull the night shift on occasion. At this time the deployments are minimal (unless you volunteer to do it). Unknown if this will change in the future.
I'm off to UAV training in January. Hopefully someone that is already active in UAVs can add some more info. UAVs are definitely getting more popular amongst the QOL crowd, hence more competitive.
On the Guard/Reserve side I don't think it really matters. All the ANG units are ACC and the lone AFRC unit (2nd SOS at Nellis) is under AFSOC. I think schedules and lifestyle are going to be similar at all UAV units. On the guard side, I think schedules are roughly 4 on/3 off with minor variations. Everyone will have to pull the night shift on occasion. At this time the deployments are minimal (unless you volunteer to do it). Unknown if this will change in the future.
I'm off to UAV training in January. Hopefully someone that is already active in UAVs can add some more info. UAVs are definitely getting more popular amongst the QOL crowd, hence more competitive.
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Seriously, your a USAF Viper driver and your asking questions about Pay, vacation and pensions?????
Dude there the same for EVERYONE. Now some folks may get a little tax free and per diem help but the basic pay for all aviators is based on their rank and number of years served.
Pension.....LOL really? Seriously are you really an AF Pilot?
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In the guard it is taking quite a while. In some cases, up to a year after being hired. Not sure on the active duty side.
You are correct with regard to the school houses.
Here's a good paper with lots of UAV info:
http://www.airpower.au.af.mil/apjinternational/apj-c/2009/fal09/chambliss.pdf
AF - Yes, US Not ;o)
Is that unusual for a Guardsman to go back to active duty from a reserve status to get a good 20 years and retirement? Other reserve services try to keep reservists out of sanctuary.
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I was about to chime in that you are probably an ENJJPT grad for a NATO country, as a guess, just from aircraft flown
)Prior service guy's in the Guard left with approximately 12 years of active duty. Last 10 years with GWOT and on again/off again furloughs resulted in 4 more years of title 10 service. Air Force offering return to active duty program for 4 years equals 20 year active duty retirement. Bottom line is the increase need for rated officers for the UAV programs are allowing old guys (O-5) to get an active duty retirement.