Since I am doing a flight physical for MEPS as a 15T in the National Guard, does this also mean I will be flying?

Bryant Sanchez Fonseca — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 22:47:46 -0400

I just secured 15T which is what I wanted at the 171st AV unit in brooksville for the FLANG. I have until May 2nd to go to MEPS and my recruiter said my physical will be more in depth because i will be doing a flight physical as well. Does that mean I will most likely be flying? Or do all 15Ts go through a flight physical. Also what could I expect?

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2019 11:36 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 23:36:10 -0400

You will be doing a flight physical at MEPS. Flight physicals are done upon unit discretion. You still haven’t been to BCT or AIT. You will need another physical by the time you complete all that.

Response by 1SG Eddie Smith made Apr 29 at 2019 12:32 PM

1SG Eddie Smith — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 12:32:50 -0400

15T's (UH60 Blackhawk Mechanics—god bless 'em!) that are assigned to non-rated crewmember flight position are required to have an initial flight physical and then maintain an annual flight physical that is generally completed during the crewmember's birth month. Flight physicals are good for one year. So, I assume that the NG requires 15T's to have a flight physical completed at MEPS in conjunction with the other required medical exams, for potential assignment to a crewmember position, regular Army would have you complete your flight physical when you sign into your Battalion and then only if you are being assigned to a "flight company".

Response by SPC Don O'Connor III made Jun 18 at 2019 8:01 PM

SPC Don O'Connor III — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 20:01:23 -0400

You’re better off working maintenance, for a little while before jumping onto flight status. They don’t teach you everything in AIT. Working maintenance will let you learn more about the bird from soldiers who have been doing it. Good luck either way.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2019 2:25 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 14:25:10 -0400

No, not necessarily. It's good to have. At your first unit you will most likely be in a maintenance company. You may get lucky and get into a flight company out of AIT. Just prove yourself as a competent mechanic and you may get picked up for a flight spot.