How to obtain a Class 1 Flight Physical in a non-aviation unit?

Good question CPL (Join to see). I would recommend you see a recruiter, and see what they say. The National Guard recruiter may be able to help too.

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Great question. Now I am Air Force, but I imagine the process is similar because my story is not much different than yours. I am an Avionics Technician in a maintenance squadron (non-flying) and made application for flight school recently. Now, the question is, which component are you applying to fly for? Reserve, Guard or Active Duty? I was accepted into flight school by the active duty component and my recruiter facilitated everything. I just took my flying physical actually. My unit didn't have to do anything. Incidentally, before I applied to the Air Force's flight program, I looked at the Army's WOC program with an active duty recruiter. Again, he was key. He was going to schedule everything. On the reserve/guard side, it's different. If you're applying to active duty, your recruiter handles everything. Your unit will not bear the burden at all. You will go during the month, like I did, as a civilian -- therefore not requiring orders. If you're applying to fly for your unit or another unit in the guard/reserve components, you need to contact the officer in charge of the board (we call them the "president" of the board) or the unit's pilot-hiring recruiter. These individuals can help you, but it will require some leg work. Flying in the guard/reserve is not a well-advertised process and for good reason. It will require some leg work on your end, but it's absolutely worth it. I actually have a friend who's a WO Pilot for the MO National Guard. PM me and I'll talk with you about what he had to do. Good luck.