I was recently commissioned last month through PLC-C as a ground contract with a projected TBS date of 1-14 (October, 2012 - May, 2014). The docs in Cola (flight physical) determined me as PQ/NAA due to my traffic record. Hence, the docs advised me to stay off the pedal for the next two years and come back for reevaluation, which will be January of 2014 during TBS.
According to my OSO, switching to air at TBS, which is also known as in-house contract switching as he stated, is as easy as talking to your XO assuming that you're qualified and there is availability. I found this extremely hard to believe; I have read and heard from many that the chance of switching to air at TBS is slim. Though, he was speaking from his experience and I can guarantee that the numbers and protocols have changed since then.
My question is, is switching to air at TBS as easy as my OSO states? Also, what's the number on available air contracts at TBS? Is there any LTs currently at TBS who have insights on this? Is it possible to hold off TBS, go back to flight physical, then attend TBS with an air contract?
Thanks.
According to my OSO, switching to air at TBS, which is also known as in-house contract switching as he stated, is as easy as talking to your XO assuming that you're qualified and there is availability. I found this extremely hard to believe; I have read and heard from many that the chance of switching to air at TBS is slim. Though, he was speaking from his experience and I can guarantee that the numbers and protocols have changed since then.
My question is, is switching to air at TBS as easy as my OSO states? Also, what's the number on available air contracts at TBS? Is there any LTs currently at TBS who have insights on this? Is it possible to hold off TBS, go back to flight physical, then attend TBS with an air contract?
Thanks.