I think my waist is 34". Not sure. But I have 36" pants and a belt that goes to 35" and both are loose on me now.
Titus
Titus
Joinin USAF
- Thread starter xxxotiknightz
- Start date
Okay, well here's an update as of yesterday. I will no longer be going in as a Jet engine mechanic (APA). I'm going to be going through the long hard task of getting my Aeronautical engineering degree and becomeing a pilot. Just figured I'd go with what i really wanted to do all along. When i found out that there is a program for enlisted to change to officer and become a pilot I just had to jump on it.
Titus
Titus
One thing to keep in mind...you have to start SUPT (pilot training) by age 27 1/2. You don't have to have an aero degree to be trained as a pilot or become an officer. Not sure where you are in school year/credit wise, but you can take AFROTC for 2 years and get a commission...full ride scholarships are available as well.
There is a program for enlisted to attend the AF Academy (LEAD Program)...however, the Academy is 4 years regardless of current college credit.
BTW - I am a pilot...USAF active duty 15 years...currently in the USAFR (officer recruiter) and fly commercially. I have 25 years in the USAF total
There is a program for enlisted to attend the AF Academy (LEAD Program)...however, the Academy is 4 years regardless of current college credit.
BTW - I am a pilot...USAF active duty 15 years...currently in the USAFR (officer recruiter) and fly commercially. I have 25 years in the USAF total
When I went to TTU in TN I was going for a degree in Manufactureing & Industrial Technology. It's kind of a low level engineering degree. But I don't think it would be a very competative degree.
Titus
Titus
Titus - It's not the degree that really makes you competitive...degree difficulty does to a certain extent, but it's mostly your grades, performance in the office program, and your participation that will get you a pilot slot. I'd take leadership skills in an officer any day over extensive knowledge in a degree. I'm not saying knowledge is not important...but, broad knowledge over a variety of subjects combined with leadership ability is extremely powerful. For example, my brother-in-law is also an USAF pilot who became a Squadron Commander...he had a degree in history
There is a concentration of learning specifics about flying airplanes...it's followed with learning how to employ them as a weapon system. As you increase in experience, what I'm saying above becomes into play. The training never stops when it come to leading people.
There is a concentration of learning specifics about flying airplanes...it's followed with learning how to employ them as a weapon system. As you increase in experience, what I'm saying above becomes into play. The training never stops when it come to leading people.
What kind of degree would you recommend? I took JROTC and plan to take AFROTC in college. I love to fly and I have a few classes already from where I went to TTU for a year. But I screwed around for a year and messed myself over, thats why I went to wyotech. I'm very mechanically inclined and fairly good at math. My sister is a civil engineer and is going to help me with my math. I've wanted to be a test pilot since I was 12. If your a USAFR then I guess you'd have the best info for me. Mine here in town is a screw off and not much help.
Titus
Titus
Women dig pilots...............OH I forgot, your door doesn't swing that way..........:evil2:
Just kidding. Good luck with your training. Knowing exactly what you want to do is half the battle. The other half is not missing classes to go smoke reefer. I only got half of mine right............:aigo:
Again, just kidding.
Just kidding. Good luck with your training. Knowing exactly what you want to do is half the battle. The other half is not missing classes to go smoke reefer. I only got half of mine right............:aigo:
Again, just kidding.
You didn't say you wanted to be a test pilot
That will require an Aero degree...you might want to re-think it though. Being a test pilot is not like it was when Chuck Yeager was torching up the sky. Most "tests" are using computer modeling...when the pilot (quite a few don't have a pilot) does take the test aircraft up it follows a strict set of protocols. There is no variance...they cannot afford to lose a very expensive, one-of-a-kind aircraft. It's not as fun as the movies would lead you to believe.
Otherwise, get your degree in something you enjoy doing. Technical is a plus, but not a requirement. The big thing is not to screw around partying in college (I was there too ya know) and allow your grades to suffer. Have fun, but you have to work hard too
That will require an Aero degree...you might want to re-think it though. Being a test pilot is not like it was when Chuck Yeager was torching up the sky. Most "tests" are using computer modeling...when the pilot (quite a few don't have a pilot) does take the test aircraft up it follows a strict set of protocols. There is no variance...they cannot afford to lose a very expensive, one-of-a-kind aircraft. It's not as fun as the movies would lead you to believe.
Otherwise, get your degree in something you enjoy doing. Technical is a plus, but not a requirement. The big thing is not to screw around partying in college (I was there too ya know) and allow your grades to suffer. Have fun, but you have to work hard too
suprahero said:
Jay, when I get done I'm gonna come down there, and get completely plastered at your place.
jdub, I want to be a pilot whether it's a test pilot or fighter, or whatever. I really enjoyed the MIT field. It's kinda like ago betweener for engineers and business people. There for you have to know both. I'm gonna look into the other tech fields here. My goal is to be a pilot in the AF and retire sometime after 20+yrs and go commercial. I think I'm gonna see about finding another USAFR, the guy here just don't seem to care about his job.
Titus
Do MIT
I was an F-16 pilot and my degree is in accounting...lol. The AF did pay for my MBA though
I did the mechanical engineering thing for two years of college and working for Southern Company (AL Power, GA Power, etc) and finally discovered I could not stand being cooped up behind a drafting board...never seeing what I designed. Went AFROTC at Alabama after talking to those guys...got a pilot slot.
You need to go the the college AF ROTC Detachment nearest to you and talk to them. An enlisted recruiter doesn't do much with officer candidates. BTW - USAFR is US Air Force Reserves
I was an F-16 pilot and my degree is in accounting...lol. The AF did pay for my MBA though
I did the mechanical engineering thing for two years of college and working for Southern Company (AL Power, GA Power, etc) and finally discovered I could not stand being cooped up behind a drafting board...never seeing what I designed. Went AFROTC at Alabama after talking to those guys...got a pilot slot.
You need to go the the college AF ROTC Detachment nearest to you and talk to them. An enlisted recruiter doesn't do much with officer candidates. BTW - USAFR is US Air Force Reserves
jdub said:BTW - USAFR is US Air Force Reserves
I meant it as recruiter. I'll go check with the AFROTC in Nashville and see what they tell me. Thanks for your help. :biglaugh:
Titus
Good Luck, great choice in your future. My daughter is also AF; she's an air traffic controller supervisor now, currently stationed in Okinawa. They are flying the F-22 Raptors out of her base now. She loves her job make's dang near six figures and she's only been in 8 years. My best advice to her for boot camp was don't take what instructors say personally, she also helped counsel many of her classmates with that bit of advice. She's been stationed all over, loves the travel, and looks like she's going to be in until retirement.
im currently talking to a army recruiter, i was 3%over the Body fat limit, i went to the gym, did strictly cardio (no lifting weights) for 30 minutes a day 10 minutes in the sauna, and i dropped it quick, within a week.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Well, I made my BFP today, so hopefully I will have MEPS either tommorrow or early next week. I'm tryn to get out to basic ASAP. Wish me luck.
Titus
Titus
AF1JZ;909611 said:
Tactical maintenance, til I get my degree then I go to flight school to be a tactical pilot.
Titus
