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So, I was off this past Saturday. Scheduling called me to ask if I could help them out with a DFW turn. I didn't have anything to do, so I took the trip. I made $2k to fly 6 hours...on top of my Reserve guarantee for the month. Plus, they gave me two more days off later this month. To those who decide to stay in...you are being underpaid for your services.

Wow. Just wow.

This is going to be comical to watch. The view of those like Chang will truly be the downfall of the Air Force. Once the true volunteer aspect leaves with stop-loss or indentured servitude type contracts, the train will come off the tracks. As a red blooded, combat proven American, there's one thing I value more than anything. That's freedom to do what the I want with my life. I gave 13 years of my life to the defense of my nation. I am proud of that, but the moment I felt that was being taken for granted, I stopped playing the game and took my ball elsewhere. My advice to anyone on the fence is to start getting your plan together yesterday. If there is stop-loss, go back to your SERE days of using passive resistance. If I was stop-loss'd, I'd stop doing every single additional duty and focus 100% on flying. I'd call out sick at least once a week. I'd fail every single PT test. Hell, I'd find a way to go DNIF without messing up my airline prospects. I hope it doesn't come to what Chang is proposing, but realize your Sr Leadership, both in Congress and in the Pentagon may have just become your enemy. I thank God every day I was able to get out when I did. I landed on my feet and I know you guys will too.

Gotcha. I can't remember if we did a flight control check in the Hog after hot pitting.

Do you not do a flight control check before takeoff in a C-130?

It's probably a blessing in disguise.

Anyone know when the results are expected from the Major's Board in early February?

University of Arkansas Master of Science in Operations Management. All online, high school level work. Pretty cheap. I graduated in a year with a 4.0 and literally spent half an hour a week on each class. 2-3 classes per semester.

Read "A Random Walk Down Wall Street". Buy low cost passive index funds and once you come up with an asset allocation you are comfortable with, stay the course and tune out the noise. Rebalance yearly. Im actually excited about this downturn. Lots of things on sale!

As a youngish dude at an airline, this gig is literally ice cream and blow jobs. Get out, the grass is greener!

Yep, living in base. If I can get hired, anyone can, especially with upcoming retirements. I didn't get hired by a major right out of the AF. you may have to take the regional pill temporarily...

Happily flying for a major. Worked 8 days this month and made more than I would have as a Major. No regrets...the grass is greener!

10 POP > 45 HADB

Link?

I just need his email address. someone look it up for me...PM me.

Does any have Lt Gen James F Jackson's email address? I need to send him a quick message requesting him take me off his fucking spam list. Jesus.

Leave and never look back. Offering continuation is a win-win for the AF. They either get you to stay or they get your separation pay. It's fucking extortion.

You're a KC-135 patch right? Find a phone number for the unit you want to fly with and call them. Ask for the hiring person or talk to the CC or DO.

I'm interested if it's an MB3 with wings only. No other reference to the AF.

The grass is greener...even if there is a turd here or there.

Amen to that!

Anyone know of any somewhat interesting non-flying jobs out there for 11Fs? CAOC, Intel, looking for any ideas mainly east coast. PM me. Danke

I stand corrected. What Legacy?

You will not get called without an ATP by a major right now. Period dot. I don't know what the future holds, but I see that requirement never going away. Now, you may get hired by a regional...

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