http://forums.jetcareers.com/ en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:20:06 GMT vBulletin 250 http://forums.jetcareers.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.jetcareers.com/ http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98697-navigator-flying.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:21:30 GMT Just curious, are navigators trained on how to fly planes or do they just handle comms, nav, radio, weapons systems, etc? Could a navigator fly a plane if the pilots were suddenly incapacitated? Just curious, are navigators trained on how to fly planes or do they just handle comms, nav, radio, weapons systems, etc?

Could a navigator fly a plane if the pilots were suddenly incapacitated? ]]> Military Pilots heeha http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98697-navigator-flying.html http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98651-woft-high-school-flight-school-packet-questions.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:54:59 GMT Hello Everyone,

I am new to the forum and was looking to ask a few questions and maybe get some input on my WOFT packet. My name is Seth, I'm 19 years old and graduated from a Department of Defense school in 2008 over seas. I'm a military brat and most of my extended family is in the Army whether it be active or the reserves, enlisted or officer. I've grown up around this military tradition and am really looking forward to hopefully becoming the first Warrant in my family.

I have researched extensively about my packet and am completely done with my packet and just need to get one LOR signed. Here are the details of my packet.

ASVAB: 96, with a GT: 135
AFAST: 130
High School diploma, with no college.
Better than 20/20 vision
PFT: 256 :p (Sucky, I know.)
LOR: CW5 in aviation (has sat on many boards), CSM in aviation, and the CG of Aviation and Missile Command


I am wondering if my scores are good enough or if there may be any advice at all. I'm trying to go into the Battalion board as prepared as possible. What kind of questions do they ask and how should I project myself? I want to give off confidence, but I don't want to come off as cocky. Is there any tips on this? What color suit should I wear or will it even matter?

Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!

-Seth ]]> Military Pilots sethmeredith http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98651-woft-high-school-flight-school-packet-questions.html http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98641-promotions-ang.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:32:16 GMT Does the ANG look upon a master's degree the same way that active duty does when it comes to promoting to Major? I've searched around (here and elsewhere) and couldn't find much on the topic specifically as it pertains to the Guard. ]]> Military Pilots Justin172 http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98641-promotions-ang.html http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98569-160th-soar-af-pararescue.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:25:41 GMT Are they on par as far as flight experience goes? Since they both deal with special ops, do they learn similar tactics? Not looking for in-depth info. Just been reading Night Stalkers and was wondering about AF helos.:pirate: Are they on par as far as flight experience goes? Since they both deal with special ops, do they learn similar tactics? Not looking for in-depth info. Just been reading Night Stalkers and was wondering about AF helos.:pirate: ]]> Military Pilots BCTAv8r http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98569-160th-soar-af-pararescue.html http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98433-technical-rated-job-non-pilot.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:34:53 GMT I just received my AFOQT scores this morning. I was originally looking at a non-tech position, but my recruiter says I should go for Air Battle Manager. Aside from the fact that the Dec/Jan non-tech boards are canceled, he said they're having trouble recruiting qualified applicants for non-pilot rated slots. I know this is a flight position but I don't know much about it and I know my scores are not pilot-competitive, but I'm having a hard time evaluating how competitive my scores are for this route. Anyone out there gone this way or perhaps able to point me in the right direction? ]]> Military Pilots Mustangbex http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98433-technical-rated-job-non-pilot.html http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98394-enlisted-air-guard-pilot-slot.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:41:02 GMT I am basically at a decision right now that is very important and need some insight from people who know more about the topic. I will be a sophomore after this semester. I am having trouble receiving enough financial aid for school and really will probably not make it through unless I can figure... I am basically at a decision right now that is very important and need some insight from people who know more about the topic. I will be a sophomore after this semester. I am having trouble receiving enough financial aid for school and really will probably not make it through unless I can figure out something different. With this huge financial burden I have been struggling in school. I have already tried AFROTC and it does not seem to be the right fit for me and they do not give scholarships very readily. Also, I thing maybe guard or reserves is more along the lines of what I want to eventually do. I am considering joining the ANG which should come with a 20,000 dollar sign on bonus and pay for my school and supply around 600 to 800 dollars a month while I am in college full time.

So my question is pretty much would this be a good idea if I want to try and get a pilot slot later on? ]]> Military Pilots challenger http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98394-enlisted-air-guard-pilot-slot.html http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98308-upt-possibility.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:38:25 GMT Hey everybody,

So I just got my scores back... highly disappointing on some of them. So I'm just looking to see if these can be competitive at all.

Pilot:93
Nav: 67
Acad Apt: 70
Verbal: 87
Quant: 48 (ouch)

No PCSM yet... I take that in two weeks.

In addition, I have my CFI, I am an F-16 crew chief for the CO ANG (where I would love to stay at), Top Graduate of Basic Military Training for my class of 700, graduated with a 3.5 GPA, and am 20 years old. Thanks! ]]> Military Pilots pitotzube http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98308-upt-possibility.html http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98215-military-pilots-vs-contract-pilots-sand-box.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:04:09 GMT Hey Guys,
My question to you military aviator's is this. What is the general consensus concerning American contract pilots working for uber amounts of money in Iraq and Afghanistan? Any animosity or feelings of, "This should be a job for a member of the Military."? Just curious because I'd rather not pursue a military contract job if the military member's (of whom I highly respect) don't support those civilian operations.
Thanks! ]]> Military Pilots SRA_kbad http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98215-military-pilots-vs-contract-pilots-sand-box.html http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98210-osprey-question.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:09:00 GMT hey im sure this has been asked before but i searched the forums and the web but couldnt find an answer. How is osprey time logged?? fixed wing or rotor?? overflew what sounded like a squadron returning from deployment?? yesterday...but talk about a tedious trip they were dragging at 9,000 ft from... hey im sure this has been asked before but i searched the forums and the web but couldnt find an answer. How is osprey time logged?? fixed wing or rotor?? overflew what sounded like a squadron returning from deployment?? yesterday...but talk about a tedious trip they were dragging at 9,000 ft from i guess lajes? to Bermuda and then palm beach and onward with a few c-130's...thanks RD ]]> Military Pilots Reefdweller http://forums.jetcareers.com/military-pilots/98210-osprey-question.html