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Late post, but got the call earlier this month from the 130th RQS at Moffet Field that they selected me along with one other person to fly with them. If you're the other person shoot me a message!

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The 163rd is now accepting UPT applications to fly the mighty A-10C in the great state of IN! See attached announcement for details.  Please read carefully and follow the directions as stated.  If you have any questions about the application, the A-10, or the Blacksnakes, don't hesitate to ask. 

 

2022 163FS Application Announcement.pdf

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I have been receiving a lot of emails asking if we will be hosting any rushing events or allowing visitations.  In order to be able to evaluate each applicant equally and without potential bias, we will not be hosting or allowing base visits during our application window. 
If selected for an interview, you will have plenty of time to get to know the Blacksnake’s.  
 

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On 12/4/2021 at 7:05 PM, red said:

Anyone hear back about interviews for the 190th yet?

Nothing so far. Thinking that they would've notified interview selects by now, unless they miraculously extended their own deadline.

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On 12/6/2021 at 10:26 PM, Rated Flyer 4 Life said:

Has anyone heard of guys/gals who were rated pilots in other airframes who then later transitioned over to a guard/reserve fighter slot? 

Yes it has happened. Definitely much lower chances though if you’re coming from a non-fighter

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1 hour ago, gumps said:

Nothing so far. Thinking that they would've notified interview selects by now, unless they miraculously extended their own deadline.

The posting said interview candidate announcements would come between Dec. 1st-5th. So I'm assuming we didn't get interviews.

I did try emailing them for feedback but haven't heard anything yet from that either.

 

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17 hours ago, brabus said:

Yes it has happened. Definitely much lower chances though if you’re coming from a non-fighter

I wonder if it’s because they only have a certain amount of transition slots available per year and then they want to make sure someone can get through the training. 

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TX slots are not numerous, chances of success are pretty much 100% if your transitioning from another fighter (vs. coming from a non-fighter background), and if you do TX from a non-fighter, you’re starting over as the “young, inexperienced” guy…except you’re a Maj instead of a LT/young Capt. Those are the three big hurdles. Not impossible to get past, but it’s hard, even for the greatest bros out there. 

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Makes sense. I guess it all comes down to money at the end of the day. I guess if we were in a large scale conflict or if the demand would outweigh the cost you would see things like this happening more often.

What about a guy transitioning from a heavy to a bomber? 

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Friends,

One of those "long time stalker, first time poster" dudes. Is anyone here with the 181st AS or know a POC to talk to about future rated pilot hiring? Thanks in advance for any and all help, Happy Holidays!

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On 12/31/2021 at 1:10 PM, jason6213 said:

I could just be overthinking things with the holidays and all, but has anyone heard back from the 314 ARS at Beale on interviews?

I wouldn’t expect to hear anything until next week at the earliest. Most units do minimum manning for the holidays so it’s probably been at the very back of their minds. Good luck, I was going to apply before I got picked up at another unit. I grew up in that area and would love to go back one day. 

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On 2/2/2022 at 4:28 PM, WannaBpilot said:

Hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy. Wanted to check here to see if anyone heard from the Texas ANG out of Fort Worth on their upcoming boards? 

Facebook still showing TBD--maybe soon, though!:

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The Jan 2021 rated hiring board has been postponed until Jan 2022.
Next Unrated/ New Hire/ UPT board is TBD.

 

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Anybody here who submitted to the 100th FS F-35s get a response confirming receipt of application package? I believe they said they would within a few days, and to reach out if you didn't get that. I know it hasn't even been a week, but just figured I'd ask here! Best of luck to those who applied!

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1 hour ago, GreenArc said:

Anybody here who submitted to the 100th FS F-35s get a response confirming receipt of application package? I believe they said they would within a few days, and to reach out if you didn't get that. I know it hasn't even been a week, but just figured I'd ask here! Best of luck to those who applied!

I got an email two days after I sent in my packet.  I'd send them an email if you haven't heard anything by now.

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8 minutes ago, ecc97 said:

I got an email two days after I sent in my packet.  I'd send them an email if you haven't heard anything by now.

Right on man, thank you so much! I'll reach out to confirm receipt.

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1 minute ago, GreenArc said:

Right on man, thank you so much! I'll reach out to confirm receipt.

Happy to help

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1 hour ago, GreenArc said:

Anybody here who submitted to the 100th FS F-35s get a response confirming receipt of application package? I believe they said they would within a few days, and to reach out if you didn't get that. I know it hasn't even been a week, but just figured I'd ask here! Best of luck to those who applied!

I didn't get a confirmation either, mine went in last minute tho. 

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6 minutes ago, hockeydork said:

I didn't get a confirmation either, mine went in last minute tho. 

Same! I reached out just be safe; I’ll let you know if I hear anything!

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23 minutes ago, GreenArc said:

Same! I reached out just be safe; I’ll let you know if I hear anything!

Thanks dude, appreciate it. I also didn't send a video so who knows, maybe they trashed it based on that. 

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