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Can 153A Army Pilots volunteer for deployments? Is there any way to get more flight hours for AD? How long does it take to get 1000 hours or to WO2?
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Couldn't agree with CSM Darieus ZaGara and MSgt (Join to see) more. While it is laudable to have goals for the future, you still have to live in the present and give that your focus.
Everyone joins the military for their own reasons. Some are shared with a large majority of those serving (such as duty), while others are more unique to themselves (money for education, build up flight hours, etc). None are wrong.
During my career, I've met a few along the way that had the opinion, "If you're not going to make the military a career, then why bother being here" (usually expressed when someone was coming up for their reenlistment ... like THAT approach was going to help someone decide).
I have another view - It doesn't matter to me what the reasons are that brought you into the military or what the reasons are that might take you away. As long as you give your all, don't try to 'get out' of anything because 'I only joined up for the G.I. Bill' or such, you're golden in my book.
Be present. Be dutiful. Be professional. Above all, watch, learn and strive to go beyond any goals you set for yourself (always aim for excellence).
You might surprise yourself and find that the military is a calling for you and end up like many of us did (although, after 32 1/2 years I still couldn't decide if I want to make it a career or not). If not, then may all the blessing in life come your way and good luck on your future endeavors.
Just remember not to sacrifice the present for the future. Keep the future in mind as you wind your path though life and the military, but if you keep your eyes firmly fixed on the horizon, you may trip on the path before you. Better to keep one eye towards the future and one eye fixed on the present.
Specific to your future goals of building more time. Be the best at what you do and you'll always be in demand.
Everyone joins the military for their own reasons. Some are shared with a large majority of those serving (such as duty), while others are more unique to themselves (money for education, build up flight hours, etc). None are wrong.
During my career, I've met a few along the way that had the opinion, "If you're not going to make the military a career, then why bother being here" (usually expressed when someone was coming up for their reenlistment ... like THAT approach was going to help someone decide).
I have another view - It doesn't matter to me what the reasons are that brought you into the military or what the reasons are that might take you away. As long as you give your all, don't try to 'get out' of anything because 'I only joined up for the G.I. Bill' or such, you're golden in my book.
Be present. Be dutiful. Be professional. Above all, watch, learn and strive to go beyond any goals you set for yourself (always aim for excellence).
You might surprise yourself and find that the military is a calling for you and end up like many of us did (although, after 32 1/2 years I still couldn't decide if I want to make it a career or not). If not, then may all the blessing in life come your way and good luck on your future endeavors.
Just remember not to sacrifice the present for the future. Keep the future in mind as you wind your path though life and the military, but if you keep your eyes firmly fixed on the horizon, you may trip on the path before you. Better to keep one eye towards the future and one eye fixed on the present.
Specific to your future goals of building more time. Be the best at what you do and you'll always be in demand.
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SSgt (Join to see)
I remember being an observer and then forecaster and Meteorologist. Guys were moaning about being bored. So, it was no accident when I exceeded those who were decrying about being bored. I was the first to take radar obs, Mercurial Barometer validation. As an Observer I trained everyone, and one was awarded with an AWS Observation. At school I got a 97 in physics. Pride and hard work being in a field I loved. I could have been an ATC or a UH-1 pilot. As a Pilot, I have Epilepsy so they frown on that. Seriously, nothing like being sensible.
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Your first goal is to be accepted and graduate the program. Then you get to your unit listen, observe, learn not only to fly but all of the other requirments associated with being a pilot and a military leader.
Once you have embraced the totality of your mission you will be able to identify ways to earn additional flight time.
It does sound like you have a plan post military even before you are in the military. Make sure you know as much about military service and it’s requirments as well as obligations before leaping. It is both a challenge and an honor to serve, it is tough and rewarding. So if you think I join, I rack up flight time, I apply for a civilian job you may have the wrong motivation and the challenges associated with service may be more than you are looking for.
Once you have embraced the totality of your mission you will be able to identify ways to earn additional flight time.
It does sound like you have a plan post military even before you are in the military. Make sure you know as much about military service and it’s requirments as well as obligations before leaping. It is both a challenge and an honor to serve, it is tough and rewarding. So if you think I join, I rack up flight time, I apply for a civilian job you may have the wrong motivation and the challenges associated with service may be more than you are looking for.
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I think you should be thinking about getting through Warrant Officer Flight Training, Flying Duty Medical Examination and SERE before you worry about deployments.
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