This channel describes one of the best-kept secrets in aviation by allowing you to choose a location, aircraft, and mission as a military pilot before actually joining the military. The Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve (known collectively as the Air Reserve Component) may be your ticket to a rewarding career as a military pilot without the common deterrents of a routine military enlistment. Choose your location, aircraft, and/or mission set, apply to a specific unit or units, and get a solid idea of your path as a military pilot before you sign on the dotted line. This is the Alternate Route to becoming a military and potentially commercial pilot, and this book will help you get there. Get in-depth details about the entire hiring process, the requirements, answers to common questions, and helpful hints for each step of the way. If you are considering any kind of career in aviation, start by researching the Alternate Route.
My name is Daniel Isom and I am an aspiring pilot who watched one of your videos 3 years ago. My end goal is to work at Delta Airlines while also being a reserve pilot in a c17 in the AirForce Reserves. I am 17 years old and have just graduated highschool and will be graduating with a 4 year degree next year. I wanted to know your advice on this topic as I am just starting. My idea of how this is going to go is I am going to apply to the 446th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord and then go to OTS where I can see if I am qualified. From that, I will go to IFR and then train for that aircraft until finally I am flying for that unit. Where can I know if they have available positions to be a pilot at that base and where would I apply? I also wanted to know if I should have any prior aviation experience as I could get my private pilots license and join civil air patrol before I get into this while I am in college still. I hope to hear from you soon as I need mentors like you.
I'm 32 yrs old, (turning 33 in 3 months) currently working on my private pilots license. I have 45 college credit hours. I was thinking of enrolling into Active Duty to find stability, finish my bachelors online while serving. Then using the benefits to pay & finish flight school afterwards. Spoke with a pilot who served Guard over 30 years ago and told me to look into it, so thankful to find your channel! My question is from my position/age and lack of education, with hard work and some good luck can I make this work? Through the guard of course.
How do you avoid over performing a aircraft? Heard another pilot talking about it being very easy to accidentally go super sonic which can get you in trouble
I did 4 years active duty. Spent most of it at Dover Afb. My biggest mistake was getting out. If your lucky enough to be part of the USAF you should be proud. It's a great experience.
I'm 34, and want to do fulltime and commit to it until I get old. I recenlty lost a lot in my life so I'm thinking of joining air force. I'm single and have no responsibilities aside from my condo and car. For now I have a monthly bill of $2,5k, would I be able to pay the bill while im away? Any advice would be awesome.
I did 3 years active-duty Air Force and went palace chase. Then I did 2-year regular Air Force reserves and then did 1 year in the Virginia Air National guard. I enjoyed the Virgina Air Force National guard the best.
I wonder if any soon-to-be Air Force officer has been assigned to UGPT without asking for it. "Sorry to do this to you, Cadet, but despite your grades, they don't want you for engineering..."
I'm in highschool looking into ROTC for college and then serving in the reserve, very interested in flying C-17s as well, do you have any tips for newbies and how is the pay?
This was so very helpful to me, thank you! I was in the dark about the Active Duty and National Guard for not knowing about the Air Force as a whole. This gave me all the relevant information that I needed.
I did 4 years in the Active Duty Air Force, got out and "Palace Chased" into the Air National Guard for another 26 years. Spent 15 years of my ANG time as an AGR. There are pro's and cons to both sides but I loved the Guard.
Any advice for old guys? Currently 33, 98 PCSM, 93 AFOQT Pilot, 270 hours, commercial with instrument. Maybe I’m a bit too old/late considering the age limit. Your 2 cents?
Can someone clarify something for me. I am 34 going on 35 next month may 27th.. I’d love to try my shot at becoming a pilot in the guard or Air Force. I spoke with a recruiter and he said there is no age waiver it’s strictly you have to have started before you turn 35. Everything I have read and looked up says there are waivers and I seen a few people speaking about becoming a pilot at 36-37 .. now I am unsure if they started before 35 or was the recruiter just stern on killing my dream which I feel like he wouldn’t but I’m certainly unsure now.
The current waiver is for people who are between the age of 33-35 yrs old. Under 33 no waiver is required, but between 33-35, there is. Unfortunately, if you are over 35 there is no waiver at this time and they are not accepting applications from those candidates.
@@alternateroute935 over 35 meaning you started before turning 35 or if you are 35 before starting there is no way. I guess that’s my confusion.. once you turn 35 there is no way? And thank you btw
Great video. Thank you for the information. I am currently enlisted in the reserve and I want to commission as a pilot. This helped clear up some questions I had.
currently a spouse at Sheppard. im sitting at 1200 hours with turbine and turbo hours. going in for civil path to wings right now (97 on pcsm). im curious what kind of written, oral tests will it be and how to prepare that? should i open up my old sheppard test prep? thank you!
Sheppard Air might help in getting you back into the books, but I believe the Air Force has their own test version and question bank. In that case, memorizing the answers for the FAA written probably won't work.
Straight out of the UFT guidebook. "This consists of a robust assessment of general flying and instrument knowledge. Applicants should be prepared for a 75-question closed book knowledge test, a 100-question tabletop question & answer session and emergency procedure walkthrough as well as a 1.5-hour simulator assessment. The written exam portion of the Validation is FAR/AIM focused with heavy emphasis on IFR and national airspace info."
7:50 Although The mention of the Civil Path to Wings (CPW) program is exclusive to the Air Force Reserve. This is not the case in 2022, as I and a few applicants that I know very well are on an active duty track. Thanks for a very informative overview!
Hey! I am concerned that my prior records of me taking zyritec will disqualify me from becoming a pilot. I used to have a mild allergy to pollen but it seems to have gone away. What should I do?
My son is finalizing his paperwork for the upcoming Airforce October OCS/pilot board. He has his degree,PPL, good scores on test and good meps. Letters of rec. as well. Also has his package in with the Navy.The Navy cancelled the previous board. Hopefully he gets lucky here shortly. He is 28 though, could that be a real problem !?
I don't know about the Navy, but the Air Force max age is 35 yrs old. I don't think he will have any problem getting selected based on your glowing review. Best of luck to your son! Better to go into the Air Force, and stay away from the Navy.
I have a question about the resume template under the AFRC UFT Guidebook attachments. Should I change the font and font size? It seems like it would be very difficult to read
Any way you can make a video or talk about how you prepared for the AFOQT and TBAS. I'm active duty and I'm working towards applying soon. I have the AFOQT and TBAS in August and was wondering what you did to prepare for that. Thanks ! Your content is very helpful.
Was getting ready to start studying for the AFOQT and was hoping you could give me some advice on what to study and how to ace it as well as maximize my PCSM scores, thanks again!
Does the AFOQT/TBAS/PCSM have an expiration? I got a 99 on the AFOQT and PCSM back in 2019. However, My Guard unit wouldn't approve my release. I'm just wandering if I will have to retake everything by the time my contract is up in March. 2023
