Do you mean "I decided to do X because there is a chance I could later do Y?"
I always sucked at algebra. But yea, that's what I was trying to say. That's the last time I attempt a math related analogy.
Do you mean "I decided to do X because there is a chance I could later do Y?"
Okay so the situation isn't bad but i'm really torn... The reason i joined the Navy in the first place was to fly and to eventually become a pilot. I am currently in DEP as a CTT and am very happy I got a good job. However I am interested about switching to AW (aircrew). I know that as a CTT can declare aircrew but I am interested in what kind of things I would be doing in each rating. I am very interested in flying and being around planes/helos... Just wondering what might be a better fit for me as far as my interests and goals. But I would greatly appreciate any help at all.
P.S. STA is my goal to become an officer. I don't know if either of these enlisted rates have any greater effect than the other.
I know a number of CTI's who fly. Is that something you could possibly switch to if you are still interested in the CT field and flying?
My recruiter says to apply when you get to A school, because not many people put in for it and as long as you work hard and prove yourself you should get picked up.
I'm kinda getting frustrated with my recruiter. He's not wanting to change my job and is throwing the schpeal about how I can do it in boot. Any helpful advice on how to see my desired result i.e. getting AW?
Okay so the situation isn't bad but i'm really torn... The reason i joined the Navy in the first place was to fly and to eventually become a pilot. I am currently in DEP as a CTT and am very happy I got a good job. However I am interested about switching to AW (aircrew). I know that as a CTT can declare aircrew but I am interested in what kind of things I would be doing in each rating. I am very interested in flying and being around planes/helos... Just wondering what might be a better fit for me as far as my interests and goals. But I would greatly appreciate any help at all.
P.S. STA is my goal to become an officer. I don't know if either of these enlisted rates have any greater effect than the other.
To: christaphurrr
This is in response to the PM you sent me... I really feel I need to post this publicly though to get it off my chest as well as give my own personal experiences to STA-21. Please I implore everyone to take this all with a grain of salt.. these are only my experiences and these are things I seen personally.. I do not mean these to be generalizations or any type of direct attack on the program.. STA-21 is a GREAT program IF you can get picked up for it.. But anyhow here goes....
Alright here's the skinny and from what I seen a few of the other guys told ya the same thing I am about to.
If your ultimate goal is to be an officer and a pilot, GET OUT OF DEP. Honestly I do not know the rules or stipulations on how to go about doing that, But if your ultimate goal is dead set on being a Pilot then you need to goto college bud. I was given the same lines you were 6 years ago when I first enlisted. Your recruiter is either lieing to you or is SEVERELY misinformed on the STA-21 program. It is VERY competitive and very political in terms of selection and chances of getting it.
I do not mean to tell you this to discourage you or steer you away or be a negative Nancy but in my personal experiences (coming from someone who was turned down from the program) These are the types of people I have usually seen get picked up for STA-21
1. People with AT LEAST 2 years worth of college already (usually more.. Reason being, it is cheaper for the navy to pay for someone with less time left to get a degree then someone starting from scratch, much like I was at the time)
2. Usually people with "connections". The first thing you will learn about the Navy or any other organization honestly is that "It's all about hook ups and who you know" Not to mention for some reason the "whole person" concept does not seem to be taken into consideration too much for STA-21 like other civilian officer programs. (BDCP,OCS,NROTC) (I say this because aside from lack of college credits I was told multiple times my STA-21 package was solid gold, so needless to say I was a little appalled)
3. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Do not take offense to what I am about to say. But If you are a white male, your odds are even worse. I happen to be one and I was told blatantly and seriously by a few people that "I two things going against me. I am white and I am a male" (Both of these people happen to be CCC's btw) Now once again please before I get banned by the webmasters hear me out to my reasoning for posting this. When I did apply in 2003, I went to plenty of informational briefs on the program given both by my command as well as base I was on at the time. During these OFFICAL presentations (One of which I was told this when I asked a question at the end), there was always a slide saying "Minorites are encouraged to apply!" Now obivously I have no problem with this whatsoever and I never let it get me down (Hence I am out of the navy going to college so I can go BACK in , lol) But I just wanted to post this because I was curious if anyone else was ever told this too..
4. Just stating once again overall this is a VERY competitive program. It is arguably MUCH easier for random college student A. To get their shit together and put in a package for NROTC,OCS,BDCP and get accepted then it is for you to be an enlisted sailor and get picked up for STA-21. Keep in mind while you are enlisted and active duty.. Your job is NOT to be putting in a officer program application. It is to DO YOUR JOB, GET YOUR QUALS, and support the mission... Your STA-21 app is a sidejob which usually does tend to cut into working hours, and to keep it real with you most Chiefs are not too keen on the fact of you doing this because you are not focused 100% on your assigned tasks.
Once again this is just personal experience and perspective talking. I apologize if this has offended anyone. And if some of my comments are deemed inapporpriate, please send me a PM I will change them.