Air Force Pilot: Training Timeline

[@benjaminsartin399]

Awesome video! I would love to see a video discussing typical daily schedules during UPT and advanced flight training.

[@adrien8195]

YES! New video! Bought your book last month, a great read. Once I finish high school and college I will apply to ARC squadrons and hope to fly fighters or cargo. I also plan on starting my PPL this year!

[@alternateroute935]

Awesome!

[@sueandpatrick]

Good for you! Good luck!!

[@adrianearle9230]

Quick Question - Transitioning from the air force reserves to the airlines, I heard you say that the C-17 was a pretty seamless transition, however I was curious to know if you had any info about the C-5? Thats the plane I would love to fly then make my transition to the airlines but I dont want that to be too big of a change over if the C-17 would be better.

[@alternateroute935]

I'd say the C-5 is also very similar to the C-17 and will be an easier transition than fighter-type aircraft.

[@nikhilsharma1326]

Are you holding the whiteboard up? 😂

[@alternateroute935]

Haha. No.

[@nikhilsharma1326]

Why didn't you take the bomber route though? 🤔😮

[@alternateroute935]

I love the C-17's mission set and capability!

[@daggerbc3023]

Hey, you said previously about being competitive for a slot beyond a high score and PPL is what you called " rushing the squadron", if I am still trying to get my bachelor is it possible or good idea to enlist into guard withen the aircrew( crew cheif, load master, flight engineer, etc) for the base I wish to apply, to put my name out there as a crew member, so when I do graduate college to be eligible as officer I'd have built camaraderie with the squad with their approval to enter tryouts? since you said it's basically a team vote by the squad. Not sure how difficult, recommended,or plausible the transition would be.

[@alternateroute935]

Watch one of my previous videos called "Should I Enlist."

[@kurtiscotten1259]

How did this go for you? Any updates? I am in the same boat you are in. Please let me know.

[@mi-lt5eg]

hearing static

[@itzzion4774]

Oh no not Sheppard afb 💀

[@abhilashsrivastava6000]

Hello sir...may I pls know the max age limit for a pilot slot in ANG

[@MatthewNislein]

Question, if I fly with a reserve squadron and complete all my training, is there ever an option to go active duty from there?

[@alternateroute935]

No

[@theskillets]

#coloRADo

[@123MineMan321]

What is the highest amount of G's you have pulled?

[@alternateroute935]

9.3 G's

[@XxS1l3nTxa1Mx]

Can you talk about your wash out? What you did wrong and can you tell us how to prevent it from washing out. Also

[@Connor-yq9mx]

Thank you very helpful. I was looking for people's experiences with the timelines.

[@dreamsofkaia7275]

This was very helpful! Is your unit currently hiring? I just a couple weeks ago excited active duty and joined the reserves with the sole purpose of becoming a C-17 Pilot and eventually going to the Airlines. I am very close to my PPL and 10 months from obtaining my degree.

[@alternateroute935]

That's awesome! Unfortunately, our squadron is not hiring at the moment. We just concluded our UPT FY22 hiring board.

[@dreamsofkaia7275]

@@alternateroute935 Do you know if you guys will be having a board next year?

[@alternateroute935]

@@dreamsofkaia7275 yes, probably in the fall/winter of 2022

[@dreamsofkaia7275]

@@alternateroute935 Awesome, is there someone who is best to contact to inquire? Or an org box in the global?

[@ethanhiggins4887]

they may be trying but they arent succeeding. takes forever to get to TFOT and then UPT

[@drivenauthority916]

Are you still at the 301st? I want to rush the squadron for a UPT slot ART. Do you see any open slots opening?

[@alternateroute935]

We just finished our FY22 UPT board, and do not anticipate any hiring until late next year at the earliest.

[@Billistac]

Great video. Thank you for the information. I am currently enlisted in the reserve and I want to commission as a pilot. This helped clear up some questions I had.

[@cmassenberg8885]

Love all of the content you’re putting out, extremely helpful

[@alternateroute935]

Thanks!!

[@firstnamegreatest2121]

Hey! I am concerned that my prior records of me taking zyritec will disqualify me from becoming a pilot. I used to have a mild allergy to pollen but it seems to have gone away. What should I do?

[@sueandpatrick]

I think you can get a letter from your doc explaining this. Good luck!

[@f22cool]

How challenging was the B course ? Would you be able to apply somewhere else or are your wings permanently clipped , what factors go into washing out in present day 2021 ? Sorry it’s intimidating that there’s a possibility of washing out after excelling at UPT

[@alternateroute935]

Any fighter B Course is going to be very difficult and understandably so. Since you have already graduated from UPT, you are a rated pilot and they will not take your wings, only reclassify you into another aircraft. The B Course syllabus is pretty much unchanged since I went through it, so the same factors apply to wash out criteria.

[@f22cool]

@@alternateroute935 thank you . Very informative

[@lacku2677]

Yeah I thought the potential of washing out of UPT was the only obstacle, but it turns out there's even more.

[@sce2aux464]

I wonder if any soon-to-be Air Force officer has been assigned to UGPT without asking for it. "Sorry to do this to you, Cadet, but despite your grades, they don't want you for engineering..."

[@Dave-bf2lc]

Thanks, brother! great info.

[@AdaptOrQuit]

How do you avoid over performing a aircraft? Heard another pilot talking about it being very easy to accidentally go super sonic which can get you in trouble

[@ethanschulz2067]

Another great video, thank you for all your help.

[@alternateroute935]

Absolutely! Let me know if you have suggestions for future videos.

[@WBT1993]

Perfect timing!!! Great info!

[@prancer1803]

Would you say… that the C-17 flying is similar to the airline flying? Or at least somewhat similar? Thank you!

[@alternateroute935]

C-17 is quite similar to the airline-style of flying. I think the biggest similarity is the crew concept and CRM.

[@prancer1803]

@@alternateroute935 for what it’s worth… I’m sorry to hear about your F-15 course. Who wouldn’t want to fly an F-15? Having said that… with 14-15 days of airline flying (or more if on reserve) and 10 days a month to a reserve fighter unit… that’s basically 25 days a month away from home. That wouldn’t leave much time for a spouse or family (no time for kids at all) and basically none for a hobby or other interests. And probably more time away if someone’s a commuter. The Travis/Bay Area is really nice - probably one of the most desirable areas to fly out of in the whole Air Force from what I understand.

[@idolhanz9842]

Its not what it used to be...same with the airlines..

[@booneboone9705]

How many hours did you obtain after you completed your training?

[@benschindler2001]

During your 3-5 days/month in the squadron do you mainly focus on staying current or are there some additional duties?

[@alternateroute935]

In the beginning, you will be focused on staying current and proficient in the aircraft, As your career progresses, you will be given additional duties through the squadron such as training, UDM, flight commander, tactics, DOV, and many more.

[@benschindler2001]

@@alternateroute935 Thanks!

[@XxS1l3nTxa1Mx]

Are you able to bring a reserve fighter pilot into a video? A reserve fighter side would be nice

[@e2constantine]

Do you think 34 years old is too late to start this process?

[@alternateroute935]

Unfortunately, it is. The age limit is 35 years old, but you have to have your application packet at the AFRC board prior to your 35th birthday. It would take too long to get everything accomplished and meet the age limit.

[@thomasshults5271]

@@alternateroute935 How long would you estimate the process takes? I am turning 33 in about 6 months, and contemplating joining to become a pilot. Just not sure if it is too late to take the Air Force route.

[@swarajsandhu]

So at what stage are you officially a pilot with the air force and i mean where you have passed all your checkrides and training is done you have been assigned a aircraft that you'll be flying

[@alternateroute935]

Those are two different times. If you are on active duty, you will be assigned an aircraft halfway through training. If Guard/ Reserve you will know what aircraft you are flying based on the unit that hires you. You are officially a pilot when you earn your pilot wings, which are given out at the end of UPT.