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Airjoker · 07-24-2011, 01:55 AM

I also posted this on Adams, but thought posting here would be a good idea since I need a bit of help. Thanks in advance!

Ok since I've been a kid I've always wanted to be a pilot, mainly for some big airline, but from what I hear most people fly for the military first, then they become a commercial pilot. So I was wondering if anyone knew anything about the air force and becoming an officer/ pilot. I was thinking about going to the Air Force academy, become a pilot in the military, spend 5-10 yrs in the Air Force, then try to become an airline pilot and somewhere along the way pick up a GTR. So what do you guys think is the Air Force the way to go?

PoorMansCamaro · 07-24-2011, 02:11 AM

Well, first question is, how old are you? Then, do you have a degree? Only way to go into the military as an officer is to have a degree. If not, then you will be just enlisted, have to get your degree, then when you finish your term, sign up as an officer

PoorMansCamaro · 07-24-2011, 02:20 AM

Also, look into the air national guard. One thing you need to make sure is that they have a pilot slot guarantee. Marines might be another option.

PoorMansCamaro · 07-24-2011, 02:22 AM

Oh, and there's an airline pilot forum that discusses this exact topic.

TOMS1SS · 07-24-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

Also, look into the air national guard. One thing you need to make sure is that they have a pilot slot guarantee. Marines might be another option.

The Air Force ain't easy to get into.

Airjoker · 07-24-2011, 03:47 PM

Well I'm 17 right now (about to be a senior in high school) and could I go to directly in the the Air Force academy to get a degree?

Ivas · 07-24-2011, 04:21 PM

In the Air Force the pilots are officers which means they have a commission granted only AFTER they have graduated college.

07-24-2011, 01:55 AM	#1
Airjoker Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 36	Need some career help guys! I also posted this on Adams, but thought posting here would be a good idea since I need a bit of help. Thanks in advance! Ok since I've been a kid I've always wanted to be a pilot, mainly for some big airline, but from what I hear most people fly for the military first, then they become a commercial pilot. So I was wondering if anyone knew anything about the air force and becoming an officer/ pilot. I was thinking about going to the Air Force academy, become a pilot in the military, spend 5-10 yrs in the Air Force, then try to become an airline pilot and somewhere along the way pick up a GTR. So what do you guys think is the Air Force the way to go?

07-24-2011, 02:11 AM	#2
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,198	Well, first question is, how old are you? Then, do you have a degree? Only way to go into the military as an officer is to have a degree. If not, then you will be just enlisted, have to get your degree, then when you finish your term, sign up as an officer __________________

07-24-2011, 02:20 AM	#3
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,198	Also, look into the air national guard. One thing you need to make sure is that they have a pilot slot guarantee. Marines might be another option. __________________

07-24-2011, 02:22 AM	#4
PoorMansCamaro Drives: Really Slow Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: PA Posts: 57,198	Oh, and there's an airline pilot forum that discusses this exact topic. __________________

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07-24-2011, 03:47 PM	#6
Airjoker Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 36	Well I'm 17 right now (about to be a senior in high school) and could I go to directly in the the Air Force academy to get a degree?

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Ivas el Ruco Drives: 2010 Camaro SS (now runnin' TENS ) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fontana, CA Posts: 7,388	In the Air Force the pilots are officers which means they have a commission granted only AFTER they have graduated college.