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gatordev said:That 10 years active duty is a killer. I really wonder if that's set in stone, or if they're as desperate for Jayhawk pilots as they say, and can waiver that.
It is my understanding that the exact reverse of this is true. Interest in the program is high resulting in a sufficient number of quality applicants - no waivers required.There's got to be waivers. Otherwise, their talent pool would be quite small.
That's true.According to the guidelines, you are SOL if you've been flying a desk - or humping a pack - for the two years prior to the application deadline.
It's just you. The results of the last DCA Board (announced 9 Jan 06) show that 16 pilots were selected. Of that number 3 were Warrant Officers (19%). Here's a link to the message if you're interested:Is it just me, or does it seem that this program is targeting WOs?
If an initial reduction in rank from O-3 to O-2 causes someone serious heartburn, then a transfer to the CG is not the way to go. Life is full of tough choices...In addition to requiring active flight time within the previous two years, they are asking basically all USN/USMC aviators to take a substantial pay cut (which might be worth it if you really want to go CG).
We do not have reservists that fly, only AD.Now - are there normally reserve openings, and if so, are the requirements generally looser?
We do not have reservists that fly, only AD.
It is my understanding that the exact reverse of this is true. Interest in the program is high resulting in a sufficient number of quality applicants - no waivers required.
USCGaviator said:If an initial reduction in rank from O-3 to O-2 causes someone serious heartburn, then a transfer to the CG is not the way to go. Life is full of tough choices...
I agree that there are many guys (and gals) out there that feel exactly as you stated. The point I was trying to make was that if the desire to transfer to the CG does not outweigh the costs (e.g. drop in rank from O-3 to O-2 and the resulting decrease in $$) then a move to the CG is not the right decision. If pay is your motivator, you're better off staying where you are.However, if I were a young O-3 today with ~8 yrs service (and at the end of my obligated service), a cut of over $10,500 in basic pay alone would probably give me a little heartburn.
Without a doubt...that's what keeps it interesting!Different strokes, right?
sardaddy said:Elder,
The only differences between the rotary wing and fixed wing perspectives are that helicopter pilots define their careers by the rescues they have made, not by where they got to spend the night TAD. Speaking of that, after Hurricane Katrina, I too flew several times in to New Orleans, what a coincidence.
Overall, the daily operations between pilots is not that different. I was going to go into your post more indepth but the pickin's were just too easy. In one post you were able to stick just about every C-130 pilot stereotype perfectly. I will pass it off as a new CP trying to fit into his new skin and leave it be.
I wouldn't say "nothing" but I would say "close to nothing." The problem is you like to tout your 17 years of service to imply that your some ol' crusty aviation veteran. You're not. You state in one of your posts on this forum that you winged this year and became a C-130 copilot in August. That was 6 friggin months ago! 180 days ago! 4,320 hours ago! This by definition, my friend, IS a newbie copilot....plain and simple.But you are right ... I am just a newbie co-pilot. My 17 years account for nothing.
Nobody is asking you to keep your mouth shut. In fact, you provide a valuable perspective for many on this forum. That perspective, however, is one from a very junior pilot still learning the ropes. Don't try to pass yourself off as anything but that...it's very transparent and does little to help the readers of this forum that have valid questions about CG aviation.I should just learn to keep my mouth shut and let you speak for everyone. Excuse me for wanting to help the poster out and include my aspect.
JC52083 said:Being the geek that I am, I read online that you coasties used to have NFO's, or more appropriately, CGFOs.