Dave0392 Posted April 15, 2019 Report Share Posted April 15, 2019 Hey everyone, So, I've shifted my focus from active to guard because of a civilian job opportunity and I'm trying to navigate the process with a guard recruiter. The unit by me has already taken all the pilots that they're taking for this year and my recruiter has brought up going enlisted on a 1 year contract, saying that it'll give me a better shot at getting selected on next years board and staying in the unit. I was a helicopter maintainer in the Marines, so I would join as a 15T and get to keep my rank. I know recruiters have their mission and will say anything to get it done, so I was looking for any advice or insight on possibly taking this path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penlandc Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 Hey everyone, So, I've shifted my focus from active to guard because of a civilian job opportunity and I'm trying to navigate the process with a guard recruiter. The unit by me has already taken all the pilots that they're taking for this year and my recruiter has brought up going enlisted on a 1 year contract, saying that it'll give me a better shot at getting selected on next years board and staying in the unit. I was a helicopter maintainer in the Marines, so I would join as a 15T and get to keep my rank. I know recruiters have their mission and will say anything to get it done, so I was looking for any advice or insight on possibly taking this path.Do it. You will most likely get a signing bonus, time in the unit, and knowing the people who you will be around for the next 6 years will be worth the 1 year. The way the NGB does street to seat slots is difficult and takes some time (mine took 18 months). There is a guy I know who is enlisting as a 15R and already got the go ahead for getting a flight school slot. My opinion, is see if they will go ahead and board you, do all the necessary due-diligence, and ask them to go ahead and offer a slot for the next FY. Worst thing they can say is no. But get ready for a ride if you stick with the Street to Seat side.....the NGB can be difficult to navigate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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