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About Chris Lachance
Expertise
I can answer any questions about Air Force Pilot Training, and general USAF questions in particular. I am also an attendee of the Air Command and Staff College, as well as certified in Air Operation Center operations. I am a Senior Pilot, and a Major, in the USAF, with former ratings as aircraft commander in the C-9A and C-130, as well as Evaluator credentials in the T-37B. I am currently training to become an instructor in the T-6A Texan II.
Experience
3000 hours of military aviation experience, 1000 hours of instructor/evaluator time in the T-37 Air Force Primary Jet Trainer. 2000 hours of medevac and tactical experience in the C-9A and C-130E airframes.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's Degree in History from The Citadel in 1994
Pilot Training from Columbus AFB in the T-37 and T-38 in 1995
Squadron Officer's School in 2000
T-37B Pilot Instructor Training 2001
Combined Air Operations Center Course 2006
Air Command and Staff College 2008
T-6A Pilot Instructor Training 2008
Awards and Honors
Instructor Pilot of the Year for 2003, Laughlin Air Force Base, TX.
Distinguished Graduate, T-6A Pilot Instructor Training, 2008
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Expert: Chris Lachance - 10/1/2008
Question
I am a CFI with low hours, will be completed with my B.S. in Aviation Science 4/09. I turn 30 the next month 5/09. Is it realistic to attempt to join the AF as a Pilot at my current age? This is assuming I can pass all knowledge and physical tests. I have read of waivers for age, but are they at all feasible to attain? And will my flight experience and degree help me?
Thank you in advance for any insight.
Answer
Easy ones first--flight experience and degree help--a lot. If you have the experience you do and are in reasonable shape, the tests shouldn't be a problem.
As far as the age thing goes, I really don't know. The best person to talk to would be a recruiter, either active duty or guard/reserve. I would do it sooner rather than later as I don't know of many people to go to SUPT after age 30.
Hope this helps--fly safe.
Lucky
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