Traditional Guardsmen C-17A Pilot (UPT)
Job Description
Upon completion of SUPT, survival schools, and C-17 qualification training, the aircrew member must remain current and qualified in the unit aircraft at all times to meet the unit’s shot notice mobility requirements. This normally requires approximately 60 days per year (5 days per month) to be dedicated to flying and unit training. The image of one weekend per month and two weeks during the summer simply does not apply to pilots due to the Strategic Airlift mission and operations tempo. The 183rd Airlift Squadron was activated in the first call up during Desert Shield/Desert Storm and is a highly valued asset by the Air Force in the Total Force concept for global airlift.
As the Air Force draws down, the Total Force concept will play a more significant role in America’s strategy for global response. With this increase in U.S. reliance on the Air National Guard, the possibility of future activation certainly exists and must be considered carefully by the applicants.
How to Apply
QUALIFICATIONS THE INDIVIDUAL MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM STANDARDS TO QUALIFY FOR AN AIR NATIONAL GUARD PILOT POSITION: 1. 4-year college graduate with a Bachelor's Degree 2. Maximum Age 28 ½ prior to the Board in August 3. Physically, mentally and morally qualified 4. U.S. citizen 5. Height requirement between 64" ‑ 76" (sitting height of 34" ‑ 39") and weight within prescribed Air Force standards 6. Qualifying Air Force Officer's Qualification Test (AFOQT) scores which must be completed prior to pre‑screening. (Minimum scores: Verb 15, Quant 10, Pilot 25, NAV 10, Total 50. Note: “Total” is the minimum composite score needed when adding both “Pilot” and “NAV” scores together. Example: “35” Pilot and “15” NAV, the applicant meets the minimum scores required to attend UPT). 7. Vision as stated in Flying Physical description in this guide THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE DESIRED: 1. Aviation experience 2. Mississippi residence 3. Unit membership For complete UPT application information, please contact MSgt Edward Davenport by phone (601) 405-8127, or email edward.davenport@ang.af.mil. The deadline to submit your application is 31 May 2015.3972 total views, 1 today