The 172AS flys the mighty C-21 for the Air National Guard out of KBTL in Battle Creek ANGB, MI
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This unit employs Pilots
The pilot need rating = 2.

172AS Rated Hiring Board Information

BOARD TYPE	NEXT BOARD DATE	APPLICATION DEADLINE
PILOT TRAINING (UPT) SELECTION BOARD
RATED PILOT SELECTION BOARD

172AS Contact Information

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CONTACT	PHONE	EMAIL
Ltc Mike Lowes OSF/CC-UPT OIC	269-969-3281 or x-3461 DSN 580-3281	michael.lowes@ang.af.mil

FAX NUMBER: 269-969-3276

MAILING ADDRESS

150 Lightning St Battle Creek ANGB, MI 49037

This unit is scheduled to change aircraft or mission by the BRAC. This unit is slated to change to the C-21.
The 172 Airlift Squadron located in Battle Creek, MI will be accepting applications for the 2010 UPT Board. We are currently flying the C-21 as a bridge mission to the C-27J. These are for part-time/traditional slots after completion of UPT/seasoning. Applications will be due by June 30. The interviews will be held during our Aug 7-8 UTA. We have no set number of slots we are hiring to. Due to new timelines for AMS/UPT you must turn 28 years old no later than 1 Aug 2010. You must meet these minimum qualifications to qualify for an Air National Guard pilot position in the 172 AS: • United States Citizenship • 4 year college graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree-You need not have graduated already, but you must be close to graduation. If you are selected, you must graduate before you will be sent to UPT. • Must enter into UPT prior to reaching 30 years of age (must meet the selection board prior to reaching 28 years of age). • You must have passed or be able to pass an Air Force flying physical • Height and weight within Air Force standards- The Air Force flying physical also requires a standing height of between 64"-76", and a sitting height of between 34"-39". • Vision within current guidelines- This includes minimum vision standards as follows: minimum distant vision is 20/70 which must be corrected to 20/20; and minimum near vision is 20/30, corrected to 20/20. For those with a history of vision surgery, a waiver may be required. This applies to PRK only. LASIK surgery is not accepted. These criteria are constantly changing. If this area concerns you, please contact us for the latest revision. Note: Certain past or present medical conditions may disqualify an applicant. An Air Force recruiter can provide specific information concerning these conditions. • Air Force Officers Qualification Test (AFOQT)- The minimum acceptable scores in each area are 10, 10, 0, 25, and 10, respectively, with the minimum cumulative pilot/navigator score being 50. Study guides are available through most local bookstores (ask for study guides pertaining to Military Flight Aptitude Tests or Military Officer Qualifying Tests). You need to perform well on this test, as you are only allowed to retake it once in your lifetime. You can schedule yourself for the AFOQT at Battle Creek ANGB or at another military installation. Information on taking the AFOQT can be obtained by calling our Recruiting Office at 1-800-432-4296. • The ability to hold a Top Secret security clearance- Certain criminal offenses such as drug use, driving while intoxicated, and other criminal behavior can preclude you from obtaining a clearance. The following qualifications are also recommended: • Michigan residency is desirable • Private Pilot’s license or better • Military experience is desirable; unit membership is highly desirable. Contact Ltc Lowes 110 OSF/CC for an application packet. DSN 580-3281/ COMM 269-969-3281, michael.lowes@ang.af.mil


Page Last Updated 27 Apr 2010