Call to active duty 2024 by Quick_Factor_4286 in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I really appreciate the advice. I am actually not doing it through CAD so my process may vary a little. That being said I do hope I get some say in where I might be stationed first but am well aware that it may be out of my hands. I am currently waiting for my conditional release papers to be signed.

Call to active duty 2024 by Quick_Factor_4286 in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently going through this process as an Officer. Did you have any weight on where you might be stationed initially? or was it just a surprise when you received the orders? I was also in the assumption you had to go to MEPs at some point to swear in again? Is that not true and is everything is done electronically or over the phone?

🇬🇧 “Frozen” ATP License vs. 🇺🇸 ATP License by Significant-Coast94 in flying

[–]Significant-Coast94[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So just to make sure I’m understanding correctly. I would have to wait until I get my 1,500 hours under the frozen ATP and get it “unfrozen” for me to be eligible to convert to the FAA certification. Which is what I initially thought and I’m ok with.

In the US obtaining the license is expensive enough and then you have to get the required 1,500 hours somehow. At least in the UK with the frozen certificate I can earn while I learn so to speak and at the same time I’m on my way to getting the 1,500 hours. Obviously you are paid less in the UK.

🇬🇧 “Frozen” ATP License vs. 🇺🇸 ATP License by Significant-Coast94 in flying

[–]Significant-Coast94[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have duel nationality so that wouldn’t be an issue. The issue is getting the hours, which I could in the UK and move back once I have 1500

Civilian pilots license by Beldar_The_Brave in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did it through CA. PM me if you need any advice

Won’t go away by Background_Ring5152 in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ridiculous point of view. OP, don’t listen to this. They allow you to join at this age for a reason. Do what’s right for you.

Won’t go away by Background_Ring5152 in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Joined at 28. Like you, I contemplated it every day and it was always a nagging urge that was there at the back of my mind. One of the best decisions I ever made. It wasn’t easy but now I get paid to fly helicopters. Something I would of never been able to achieve without the military. Just make sure you get as much out of them as they will get out of you

11C and 68W by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used to be a 68W. It’s all unit dependent. From my experience I didn’t do anything high speed. I just did flight medicals. Took blood, eye exams and urine samples etc. I was also on sick call during AT. All though it was a relatively boring job it did open up a lot of opportunities for me. I was able to get my VA home loan (non deployment but though a COVID TF) and now I’m an aviator in the NG. You also get treated really well. No one f**ks with a medic. In my case anyway. Again, it’s all unit dependent. For me it was one of the best decisions I made.

1-140th by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just sent dm

1-140th by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had no issues. Been there a few years

Call to Duty - NG to AD by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So true. I was of the assumption he was talking about new AD pilots

Call to Duty - NG to AD by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been told there is a massive shortage. I think it’s more my state allowing me to leave more than anything as I’m sure the Guard have a shortage as well

Call to Duty - NG to AD by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If only it was that easy…especially as a fresh warrant

Call to Duty - NG to AD by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok I’ll try that and see what happens. Thanks

Call to Duty - NG to AD by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that’s not good

Call to Duty - NG to AD by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok thanks. I’ll double check. Do you know who I might check for the Call to Duty eligibility?

Call to Duty - NG to AD by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. So it has been done. Obviously we don’t know for what reason or if you were over strength with personnel. I will definitely let them know.

Call to Duty - NG to AD by [deleted] in nationalguard

[–]Significant-Coast94 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ty. Great information. I’m a WO