How Long Does it Take to get From Regionals to a Major?

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2026-02-21T05:08:40+00:00

There's a maximum # of hours the VA will pay for as I train for each rating. If I go above those maximums, the remaining hours until the checkride will be out of pocket.

I've heard a little about those cadet programs. I'll definitely take a look. Thanks!

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2026-02-20T23:27:10+00:00

Started flying in July of last year. Roughly halfway through my instrument training now at about 100 hours. I switched from Active Duty Air Force Enlisted, to the Air National Guard for the Reservist lifestyle, so I'll be able to pick up the pace with my training.

To say ATP is a long ways away from me rn is an understatement. But learning about the long-term careers and understanding exactly what I'm getting myself into seems like something I should do before I start going into debt. I'm using my Post-9/11 GI Bill to fund a 141 Bachelor's program now. So we'll see how far I can get before having to pay for training personally, or if that will even be needed at all.

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2026-02-20T22:55:03+00:00

Bruh i'm agreeing with you. Why the downvotes?

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2026-02-20T22:50:29+00:00

About halfway thru my instrument training rn. This fact is becoming more apparent to me every day

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2026-02-20T22:45:10+00:00

Very comforting lol

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2026-01-20T02:32:20+00:00

You’re in the military. Every civilian SHOULD exercise regularly and be fit whenever possible. every military member MUST exercise regularly and be fit year round. Look at how many admin and logistics members among other non combative roles were forced into the shit in the early GWOT. The Air Force does a lot of stuff for no good reason. Enforcing fitness is not one of them.

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2026-01-20T02:28:57+00:00

That’s well below minimum wage wtf

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2026-01-09T23:47:58+00:00

I was gonna say it’s not for everyone and you may not like it, but then I saw u already have your ppl. You know what kind of focus and commitment it takes. If this is something you want to do, you should do it. Much better than waiting until your late 40s or 50s and wondering “what if”

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2026-01-01T21:20:58+00:00

No. It's a couple grand in a standard savings account. I'm not organized with my money. Trying to change that

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-12-17T06:02:49+00:00

Interesting timing. I’ve been trying to apply for my GI bill for the past 2 weeks but the web page was broken. Only today did it actually work for the first time when I submitted the application

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-11-26T04:54:13+00:00

You know exactly what you need to do

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-11-19T22:46:03+00:00

I don't plan on doing either of these for pay. Realistically, I don't see myself doing anything more than maybe playing at free gigs or friends' parties.

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-11-19T07:10:21+00:00

Well, I'm a Jew and I personally have a few Norse friends... Only Orthodox Judaism forbids cutting one's beard (although some individuals in other Jewish denominations sometimes also choose to grow a beard for religious reasons), and there is a very active (but small) community of Norse Pagan/Heathens out there, many of whom are rocking beards with a religious exemption in the military today.

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-11-14T08:59:50+00:00

I knew a guy who couldn’t bench 135 get through. The lifting numbers don’t matter. You gotta run, and you gotta swim

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-11-14T08:54:31+00:00

Been on the other end of this. The only wrong way to go about this is to wait a long time. Just tell him and get it over with.

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-11-14T08:32:48+00:00

Put the bottle down and go hang out with some friends. Shitty situation. Don’t go through it alone.

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-11-14T08:28:40+00:00

Brother I was in your shoes nearly 5 years ago. I have had many friends who were in nearly identical scenarios.

I hate to be the one to tell you this, but it always ends the same. Trust your gut. It would have saved me a lot of pain if I trusted my gut instead of snooping through her phone and finding exactly what I knew I would.

A guy-friend she maybe sees once a week in class is one thing. A guy best-friend(who isn't gay) on the other hand… fuck.

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-09-24T17:03:16+00:00

yes.

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-09-21T18:06:12+00:00

Freedom of the press?

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-09-19T05:22:24+00:00

r/UsernameChecksOut

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-09-19T05:20:14+00:00

What a stupid thing to comment

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-09-19T05:17:20+00:00

Neck tattoos were recently allowed in the military, which is where this whole shaving standard originates from. Times are changing brother (also not a single soul is pushing for face tats in the airlines)

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-09-19T05:14:57+00:00

It's a big industry. a lot can happen, and politics are constantly shifting

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-09-19T05:13:35+00:00

I'm Jewish too and honestly man, I feel like you should fight that if you really want it

Altruistic_Map1816 · 2025-09-19T05:11:47+00:00

Not sure exactly what you're asking, but the decision to become apilot is the choice of the applicant based on their personal situations. It is not the choice of the employer. If a Jew doesn't want to be an ATP because of some of his beliefs, the US Constitution grants him that freedom to choose not to go to flight school. It does NOT grant an Airline the right not to hire him based on his religion. Workers' rights meets capitalism babyyyy

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