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Keebler · October 16th, 2006, 14:37

Just wanted to leave a short intro. I've been lurking for sometime on the boards here and am ready to join in on the fun.

I separated from the USAF about a year ago as a Captain in the aquisitions world. I was at UPT for a while but, was given my desk job for a slight medical issue that was unwaiverable. I fought tooth and nail to stay, but it wasn't going to happen. My etp letter was denied by the COS and my congressman got the same answer. I have a 2d class flight phys and no issues what-so-ever as far as the FAA is concerned. So I'm still flying using my GI bill bennies. I moved to Ft. Worth six months ago to work for an aerospace company here. It's a desk job that I hate, but it is paying the bills while I work towards my CFI. I'm currently flying out of Denton, as I just wasn't impressed by the local 141 outfit. I'm got ASEL and AMEL with inst. ratings and am currently working on the 141 commercial.

I've read a bit about the USCG Blue 21 program and am currently applying for it, but a more realistic goal is to get the CFI and try to get hired on at the new USAF flight screening program in CO Springs. From there I'd like to do some freight dog time or land a corporate gig. I feel this type of flying will most closely match my career goals. I'm single and plan on staying this way until I'm established in this new career, though I wouldn't call it a new one, as it's been my passion and goal since college. Life throws us curves you know.

Anyhow, if any of you are from the DFW area let me know. I'm usually going out on the weekends for a few social drinks and it would be great to meet some more people in the industry or find some friendst to safety pilot with. All of my contacts and friends are in sandy places right now.

Cheers

johnnyboy

October 16th, 2006, 14:37	#1
Keebler Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 143	Fort Worth FNG Just wanted to leave a short intro. I've been lurking for sometime on the boards here and am ready to join in on the fun. I separated from the USAF about a year ago as a Captain in the aquisitions world. I was at UPT for a while but, was given my desk job for a slight medical issue that was unwaiverable. I fought tooth and nail to stay, but it wasn't going to happen. My etp letter was denied by the COS and my congressman got the same answer. I have a 2d class flight phys and no issues what-so-ever as far as the FAA is concerned. So I'm still flying using my GI bill bennies. I moved to Ft. Worth six months ago to work for an aerospace company here. It's a desk job that I hate, but it is paying the bills while I work towards my CFI. I'm currently flying out of Denton, as I just wasn't impressed by the local 141 outfit. I'm got ASEL and AMEL with inst. ratings and am currently working on the 141 commercial. I've read a bit about the USCG Blue 21 program and am currently applying for it, but a more realistic goal is to get the CFI and try to get hired on at the new USAF flight screening program in CO Springs. From there I'd like to do some freight dog time or land a corporate gig. I feel this type of flying will most closely match my career goals. I'm single and plan on staying this way until I'm established in this new career, though I wouldn't call it a new one, as it's been my passion and goal since college. Life throws us curves you know. Anyhow, if any of you are from the DFW area let me know. I'm usually going out on the weekends for a few social drinks and it would be great to meet some more people in the industry or find some friendst to safety pilot with. All of my contacts and friends are in sandy places right now. Cheers johnnyboy