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@O FaceYou caught me! Don't worry though only looking for Navy violators 🤫

@O Face your unit sounds really chill , where are you flying out of? I’ve started to reach out to a few squadrons but haven’t cold called yet. I’ll be back in the states this summer (currently stationed overseas) and was trying to hop around and visit some units. Thanks again for the insight! @brabus I’m definitely not hard set on a location. Just looking for a good group of people to have fun and fly with. I’m working on a large command staff for my shore tour right now and miss the squadron life… too many boat donkeys running around here 🤣

@O Facethanks for info, really appreciate it! I would love to start applying right away, however - seems like every application memo requires a DD-368 (conditional release from the Navy). I guess I could try to swing a letter in lieu of for the application. I still have 2 years left in the Navy and no one will sign a DD-368 until I am minimum a year out from separation.

Hello! I am currently an Active Duty Navy Helo pilot with 2 years left on my commitment to the Navy. I am trying to make the transition to ANG / AFRC Fighters and looking for some inspiration of anyone that has been picked up by a unit in a similar situation. I know the boards are very competitive and fighters can be harder on age but not too sure how units look at someone like me. I know my age is probably the biggest factor (I will be 31 when I apply). Two big questions I have: 1. What is the earliest I can apply to boards? Is a year out from my separation date sufficient? I am concerned with applying too early and still being tied to the Navy while a unit is pushing me to head to training. 2. Can I apply for Rated positions? I'm not sure if Navy Helo Pilots fall into this category if you are attempting a fixed wing transition. I have attended the full T-6B syllabus in flight school before I headed down the rotary path. I imagine I will have to do a partial UPT syllabus so that leads me to think maybe I apply for UPT slots as well? Appreciate if anyone has some insight, I know my situation is very specific and not the norm!

@Bittens any follow up with your journey to go the fighter route? I am an MH-60R bubba with my contact due to end in 2024 - looking at similar options as you. Curious how they will treat my background…imagine it will be an uphill battle. Good news is I still have a couple of years to try my luck and start connecting with units.