Ask a Naval Aircrewman

Haasino · 10-10-2014, 03:07 PM

No problem, guys! I could barely find anything when I was in DEP for Aircrew, so I wanna do anything I can to help keep future AW's updated on what to expect.

Diverdee90 · 10-10-2014, 03:37 PM

Yes thank you so much Haasino - I know I've asked a few questions and you are always willing to answer.. My son did get sworn into DEP on Monday and got AIRC contract that he wanted, ships out June 25,2015 so I still have time to bug you with questions

Haasino · 10-10-2014, 03:41 PM

By all means, ask away.

SanDiego · 10-14-2014, 09:32 AM

What level of security clearance is required for Aircrew?

Haasino · 10-14-2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SanDiego

What level of security clearance is required for Aircrew?

You're required to have a Secret in order to attend AW "A" School and SERE. If you end up an AWO, or get orders to certain Fleet Air Reconnaissance squadrons, you will get sponsored for a Top Secret w/SCI eligibility. If you can't get the TS/SCI, you may just end up on another crew within the squadron, or you may have to go to another squadron altogether. In my squadron, not being able to get read-in just means you don't fly on certain crews doing certain missions.

BloodyPheonix · 10-14-2014, 11:34 PM

What does aircrew do when they aren't flying but still on duty? Does that even happen?

Haasino · 10-15-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BloodyPheonix

What does aircrew do when they aren't flying but still on duty? Does that even happen?

It largely depends on your rate... AWF's and AWV's here in the P-3 community spend time in the mech and tron shops assisting the maintainers and airframers. AWO's mainly just hang out in our secure spaces and "watch YouTube" (Study current Intel), "play video games" (Fly missions in the simulators), or discuss our zombie survival plans/what guns we've purchased or are planning on purchasing. Aside from guns and zombie plans, we're basically just professional studiers... discussing tactics, threats, and current events.

This is all while on home cycle... during deployment or dets, you basically just show up to fly or attend a brief, then leave.

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10-10-2014, 03:07 PM	#1
Haasino Active Duty Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,439 Rep Power: 0	No problem, guys! I could barely find anything when I was in DEP for Aircrew, so I wanna do anything I can to help keep future AW's updated on what to expect.

10-10-2014, 03:37 PM	#2
Diverdee90 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	Yes thank you so much Haasino - I know I've asked a few questions and you are always willing to answer.. My son did get sworn into DEP on Monday and got AIRC contract that he wanted, ships out June 25,2015 so I still have time to bug you with questions

10-10-2014, 03:41 PM	#3
Haasino Active Duty Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,439 Rep Power: 0	By all means, ask away.

10-14-2014, 09:32 AM	#4
SanDiego Newbie Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	What level of security clearance is required for Aircrew?

10-14-2014, 11:34 PM	#6
BloodyPheonix Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 139 Rep Power: 0	What does aircrew do when they aren't flying but still on duty? Does that even happen?