Flying Fighters in the Air Force Reserve/Guard - Process, Pay, etc. Explained 

Good information for aspiring pilots.

You are SO motivated! A fulltime job as a 737 pilot, flying for the reserves, an author AND a RU-vid channel!! Amazing 🙂

This video was exactly what I wanted in terms of what I was hoping you would do. I am proud to say I am rushing the 122nd Fighter Squadron this weekend! And I’m excited to have a future in the Air National Guard!

Well done!! As an AGR (Army) with some Traditional time before I went AGR, this is a great instructional tool for anyone wanting info on the Guard. Air Guard and Army Guard are very similiar as far as duty time requirements and training. I retired in 2017 with a 31 year AGR retirement as an E9. Same retirement as any Active Duty E9. Thanks for the info!!

Mover, It is the same as I remember from my many years as an AGR. Wow, there are some new acronyms in your movie but many old ones still remain. My compliments on your explanation of the Guard and Reserve, I doubt I could have ever done as well as you without causing confusion. I would have needed a thought out script to do it. In my day, (early 1980's) there was no continuous orders to cover the gaps between schools. My peer group and our complaining is why the rules were changed to keep us paid and maintain health care for our families. I am glad to see that problem has been ironed out. Awesome movie! Ross

Thanks for the video, Sir. Just wanted to say the Sean Baxter story in origins was amazing man, it hit hard. Good writing, looking forward to getting more

And I thought trying to explain to people how my days off worked when I was a cop was complicated!

As a former Enlisted Army Reservist (regular ground pounder unit, though we were Airborne, so Aviation adjacent, just the cargo in the back who falls out occasionally ;) and now looking at going Army National Guard Aviation (WOCS and all that), so much of this sounds very familiar!

Thank you for making this vid, super useful stuff. Spent hour's mindlessly searching online with no luck before I found this vid.

Sounds like a sweet deal. Especially for ex-active duty pilots who transition to airlines, so they can still get their high speed fix now and then.

What is the current policy on corrective lenses? Here is my story that ended before it began: I joined the AF in 1986 as enlisted. While active, I saw and spoke with many pilots who wore glasses and they all said it is possible to get waivers for glasses. After 2.5 years, I switched to the AF Reserves and went to college and got an engineering degree (I was told to become a pilot they like to see the degrees that includes a lot of math). When I neared graduation, I took the officer test, got letters of recommendation, and wrote essays explaining why I want to be a pilot. After a few selection boards, I was given a pilot slot for Active Duty (Yeah!). I was told I just need to go get my physical. But wait - If I go get my physical, I will be disqualified because of my glasses. How do I get a waiver? At my reserve base, I spoke with my commander, base commander, chief pilot, chief medical officer and anyone else that would listen. My 7 years of active/reserve time meant nothing. I was told the only way a new pilot gets a waiver is if they go through the AF Academy. Very disappointing. At the time, the policy was if you got corrective surgery, you were immediately disqualified. I've heard it is the opposite now. Would love to hear what the policy is currently.

Thank you for this information, Mover. This is the kind of route I'm planning on taking. I'm currently enlisted in the ANG (but waiting for a Basic/Tech School date for Command and Control) where I plan to 1) get to know the IPs here; as I will be right behind them in regards to the "tip of the spear" that they are considered here, and 2) get my last year and a half of school paid for. I have a leg up being as my dad flew F-15s here as an IP, but I still have a LOT of work to do, and I like to go about this knowing that this is my own journey and my dad being an IP doesn't mean jack for me becoming a fighter pilot. I hope to have good news here in a couple years, and I'll be watching your extremely informative videos in the meantime to help me through my journey to becoming a fighter pilot!

A fiction thriller about a mercenary fighter pilot? Awesome! Will pick up fini flight when it’s out. Looking forward to it!

I was stationed at Carswell, it's an excellent one. =)

Thank you for your service, Sir and thank you for your vids!

good presentation

This video was EXTREMELY helpful man. :D

Thank you so much for the honesty.

Tuesday morning here. Fun RU-vid vid of the week.

Thank you for the great video. Could you do one video about qualifications like: how many there are, the requirements for them, and the training. Thank you.

Im going to try and get a Pilots Liscense go to flight school first and see my luck in the guard, if I by gods luck and chance i do become a fighter pilot, I will be thanking you

Love this video. Answered a ton of questions for me. I have another though. Approximately how many hours do you actually spend in a classroom setting inside vs outside flying during flight training after OTS for Air Guard?

Been reading the Spectre series of books and have been addicted. I am about half way through book 8 and can't wait for Fini flight to drop. I also even got the prequel of the spectre series. I really hope that book 8 isn't the end of it though. I also hope one day the series get's turned into a movie series. I also discovered the Alex Sheppard books are a spin off of the Spectre books. Keep up the great work man. You got a reader out of me. Oh I do have a question though; is their a way to email you the question about the main character of Spectre?

I plan on becoming a Physician Assistant first then become a ANG F-16 pilot at Lackland AFB and doing both. Medical personal have special options for this.

Great video!

here from Brasil love u videos

The reserves are doing TDART right now which is basically the same as baby ART.

Very helpful video! Thanks

I enjoy your videos but it seems like many of your viewers, from their questions, are focused on the secular aspect of becoming a pilot and moving on to airlines or corporate flying. I live in a community that includes lots of retired Navy pilots (we are close to a NAS) and I've gotten to know several. I once asked one who retired as a Navy Captain how it was to go from flying high performance aircraft to the 737 or A320. He said he didn't join the Navy to do that. He joined to serve his country. So viewers who aspire to fly in the military, bear in mind your primary motivation should be service to country and be prepared to do your job, fight, and do whatever it takes to fulfill the mission. Be honest with yourself because that is why the taxpayers pay you, train you, and equip you. That is all.

I like the background.

Amazing info!

Should you do ROTC in college and then join the national guard and try to become a pilot?

Does having a private pilot's license help a great deal? I'm 25 and have a Pharm D degree that I already have debt sunk into so I'm wondering if it would be worth it to pay more to get that PPL or if I should just give rushing a shot

Do I just go to a recruiter and ask them straight up I want to be a fighter pilot or is there more to it like do I have to get my bachelors degree first before I tell the recruiter? Because I’m 17 and I want to be a fighter pilot in the Air Force.

So if I’m hearing this correctly, in essence you apply to join different squadrons which will send you to flight school so you can fly their aircraft? Does flight school work the same way as active duty? I think I’m a little confused

Hey to start off I wanted to say thanks for taking the time to make these videos it helps a lot with making informed decisions on the route I want to go with. I did have a clarifying question though, 2:15 you said the navy reserve doesn’t take pilots off the street does that also apply to ANG? Can a college grad apply to be a fighter for the ANG without Type rating)

What happens to a pilot if they crash? if it's not there fault like a hydraulic issue or something unpreventable, do they have to go in a time period where they can't fly or do they just go back to flying I think I know the answer but I just want to specifics thanks Mr. Lemoine

QUESTION(s): 1) I'm going to Navy OCS (then Pensacola for flight API) soon. When is the best time for me and my wife to start a family during my officer/flight career. Any advice on family life for new dad? 2) What percent divorce rate have you seen in your flight area? 3) What can I do to get better chance at fighter vs other platform. (any simulators, math courses, etc I can prep with?) 4) I have a BA and MA. Want my PhD. A Navy Commander said that going back to school before making 04 is career suicide. Though he retired about 10 years ago. What do you recommend is a good time to go back to school (on the military's dime while still in service and/or at Navy Postgrad school)?

One more thing....I noticed in one of your videos that you are affiliated with Krav maga. Nice me too. Ultimate Defense Krav Maga

Hey Mover! I'm currently an AWO aboard the AWACS (Active Duty) and I'm looking to cross train to pilot once I become eligible. Can I still apply to a UPT spot at a guard unit even if i have remaining active duty time? Should i apply to cross train as active duty or would my chances be higher if I went straight to a guard unit for hire? Thanks!

Thanks for the INFO :)

I would like to get my private pilots license then go into the Air Force after my bachelors degree so will having that PPL help me get into flight training?

Good info for sure ! Very anal-o-gous (spell checker version) at the end for pursuing a new job ie.( Gaining new skills- resume building) finding a pathway even if it's not a career. Thanks for your continued service !

Were you part of the 93rd Fighter Squadron?

Looking for some advise. Ill try to keep the story quick! I'm 25 (almost 26) I graduated form University 2 years ago and have my bachelors degree in business. Iv been working construction management for the past 2 years. Iv always had an interest in the the military and a larger interest in planes. Becoming a pilot never crossed my mind I think it seemed unachievable as I never knew anyone who was a pilot. As I wake up ever morning unmotivated and think about my future, it makes me want to do something more prestigious with my life! Realistically is it to late for me to become a pilot? If its not to late what's my best path? I live 15minute from Westover air reserve base I believe they fly the C-5 which is fine I don't necessarily want to fly a fighter I would be okay flying a heavy. Before getting in contact with them should I get my private pilot license? Thanks - Joe

First. Happy Monday!

22:00 Pros of the guard

dude ..... please review "HOT SHOTS" from the 90s - thx,k, bye

I am currently a college student. I am planning on graduating and then joining the air national guard. What should I be doing in college to prepare for myself for the ANG. If I fly fighters, how does moving to the airlines work?? Will flying for the air guard qualify me for the airlines or will I have to do other civilian training?? I am still trying to understand how everything works. Thanks in advance.

Are you able to become a fighter pilot in the airforce with LASIK surgery?

I think I've probably recovered a couple 93rd planes.

So if you go and pick a fighter prior to UPT, you're essentially committing to making fighter grades in pilot training, right? In your experience, how often to people get fighter slots at guard/reserve units and then fail to make the grades?

Hey Mover! I've always wondered, how old were you when you got your commission and started your undergraduate flight training?

Hi I am a full time college student and I live in Brooklyn, NY. Can I get into the Air Force or National guard as a part time so that I can become a fightet pilot? Thank you!

This is excellent information; thank you for the video. Can I be a fighter pilot on traditional guard status and go through a full-time in-person MBA program?

Hi I'm 29 years old I would love to know if I can still become a military pilot I think it's a little late for me. I've lived overseas almost my whole life even got a degree in aerospace engineering again oversees but since I'm still American I would love to serve and better if I can still pursue my dream of flying

Are there age restrictions for flying Guard?

i'm a 14 year old and i plan to fly f-16s in my hometown I'm a staff sergeant in civil air patrol which is highly recognized by the airforce and i plan to get a pilots license when I'm 16-17 but i need glasses, will this affect anything and could i get a waiver signed easily? and should I go to the air force academy or ofc?

How do I join ANG as fighter pilot?

does anyone know how you can find out when the boards happen or when there's a flight slot open in the squadron. I might sound like an idiot right now but I could really use some help.

How many hours a pilot fly per drill period on average?

Can you live on base if you are AGR and you choose to?

If re-enlistment bonuses are offered are they comparable to what active-duty guys get?

Is better to enlist in the reserve/guard first then apply for a pilot slot or try to apply off the street ?

So how many hours, minimum and maximum, will an established reserve pilot spend actually flying per month or year? I would hope most reserve pilots are not doing it for the money.

So can i be a fulltime fighter pilot for the gaurd?

I am planning on joing the ANG about 4 hrs from me bc the base near my home won't take me as an officer off of the street. I want to fly. If i am going to have to do AGR(as you said) and fly full time, this may pose a problem bc now i will have to be away from my family sp often. Is there any option for me to transfer back closer to home? What would you recommend?

Or to even become a pilot in the guard?

How does applying to other ANG bases work?

To be clear, in the Air Force Reserve pilot selection process, you are tested for your Flying Class 1 medical before going to OTS, correct? In other words, do I run the risk of going to OTS and then being told I'm not medically qualified, or does the medical stuff happen first?

Hello, are you still in the reserve/guard?

I thought you said you didn't have to go to OTS if you get hired in a unit in the reserves while doing ROTC.

Hey Mover do you know about the path to the reserves/guard from AFROTC?

Can somebody who has a full time job in engineering for a big tech company with 12 years experience.. who is graduating soon become a fighter pilot and be part time in Air Force while maintaining civilian Job?

I’m almost 23 with no college experience. What’s the best route for me to take to become a USAF fighter pilot?

If after seasoning a pilot transfer to another unity. For example: from a F15 unity to a F35 unity. they will have to do 2 to 3 years of seasoning again, after the B course?

Anyone have info on the difficulty of getting on AGR status after seasoning in the current landscape? I'd like to go the guard route in order to pick my airframe but I'd also like to stay in the active duty lifestyle with the benefits.

Do you go to ots before you rush a squadron?

So do you personally train new pilots in the t-38?

What if you’re already a pilot going into it? I’m a sophomore at UND

With the drastic need for pilots, are Air Force units to the point of giving slots to "old" guys - ie 34? Had my licenses in high school but couldnt get an asthma waiver in 2004 (cleared at 13 yrs 4 months) - so ended up not joining. Decent professional resume, 10 years as a government contractor investigating fraud.

I know I a little late to the video, I’m currently AD enlisted and interested in commissioning into guard as a helicopter pilot. I heard a rumor that AGR is losing there contract or something and it’s not gonna be a thing anymore. Can anyone confirm or deny this? I’d only be interested in doing AGR 😬

Is it possible for me to be a fighter pilot if I have ADHD?

What do you think about consulting services such as bogidope?

What happens if the guard unity closes before the 10 year contract?

Are pilots still getting enough hours??? I seem to remember hearing tales (I was a boy at the time) of a/c on the ramp without engines solely to make for good sat pics for the Russians, (this was back in the 70's during the Carter years and oil crisis), and many pilots weren't current due to insufficient funding. Have heard these rumors several other times over the years, was wondering if there was ever any truth to these??? And can you fly as much as you like? Or are your flights strictly structured and hours closely monitored to keep you current and sufficiently trained? Thank you sir for your service and answering our questions :-)

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Is it possible to fly jets if you are over six foot?

You don’t need a bachelors degree to pursue this?

Can't deploy in the T-38? I understand they did deploy as fighters to Vietnam. I guess, sadly, that bird is now too old. I know they are about out of the training gig. Dad says it was a well-behaved jet with few bad habits (at least compared to the F-100 or the F4 C Phantom).

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I’ll be happy they let me fly the T-38C with no pay. Cause pilots always land the girls (-;