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Title: My new job...
Post by: ChuckR on October 16, 2007, 02:44:30 PM
I just got a new job recently as I have enlisted in the United States Air Force. I will be leaving by the end of the year to basic training at San Antonio, TX. My job will be a F-16 Avionics Apprentice and I have no clue where I will be stationed yet(hopefully overseas somewhere).

So, I hope to see you all by the end of the year because I don't know when in 2008 I will be home again.

Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: Bubba Z on October 16, 2007, 03:14:01 PM
Wow,  Chuck!  Good luck with everything and be safe.
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: peterpjr on October 16, 2007, 03:48:26 PM
Chuck.  My hats off to you and all my best.  I am so grateful to all the brave men and women who defend our country.  You have my highest respect.

Peter
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: PcMan on October 16, 2007, 04:14:51 PM
WOW   :o
good move
Isn't that near the Boardwalk bullet ?  Maybe you will get to ride it sooner then you thought.

Keep in touch
and try hard to get that ride on one of those babies ( F-16 )  or any other similar aircraft.
that is one of my dreams to go for a ride in a Modern Jet fighter.

Good luck  ;)
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: coastersue on October 16, 2007, 04:17:36 PM
Good luck, Chuck.  Hope everything goes well for you!
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: WadeJ on October 16, 2007, 04:24:49 PM
Wow Chuck, that produce worker jab really got the best of you on TPR huh?

jk obviously...  Thats exciting news.  While we'll obviously miss ya, I can tell you that San Antonio is a great place to live and work.  Congrats and good luck :)

Now I expect full coverage from the Texas Parks for next season :D
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: Ogolo on October 16, 2007, 05:05:46 PM
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Avionics Systems Apprentice
You will operate the avionic systems on the above aircraft by using controls and displays to determine operational condition. You?ll be trained in the operation of wiring diagrams and signal data flow. Some of the systems you?ll be working on are: Attack control, radar, laser instruments, flight control, communication and navigation. You will also learn how to work with aerospace ground equipment (AGE), hand tools, and electronic measuring equipment. This AFSC was previously done by three different specialties and is not combined into one complex skill.

Congratulations Chuck!  That sounds like a great opportunity.
I can only imagine the complex redundant systems that keep one of the F-16 flying.
And as Tom said you HAVE to get a ride!!
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: ChuckR on October 16, 2007, 05:35:07 PM
Thanks everyone! I haven't really been saying anything to anybody until I found out for sure what I was doing and when I was leaving.

Wade, I'll probaly be in San Antonio till about June. So riding the Bullet and getting my missed credits in Texas and riding Freeze again will be a top priority. After tech school, they say the most likely place I will be stationed is Florida or Germany. Either way I'm happy!!
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: darkridedan on October 16, 2007, 06:39:49 PM
Wow Chuck. I had no idea.  You really kept it a good secret.

We'll talk Friday...
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: WadeJ on October 16, 2007, 07:00:52 PM
Hey Chuck, did you only decide on this based on the possibilities of credits? :D

I can't do Hershey friday but hopefully we can catch up some next week when we hang out on Thursday. 

Yeah, good job keeping the secret dude lol
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: Dubya91 on October 16, 2007, 07:10:43 PM
Sir Yes Sir!

Good good job man, thats not your typical everyday job, im jealous your gonna be working on one of my favorite fighter jets...
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: ChuckR on October 16, 2007, 07:25:31 PM
Hey Chuck, did you only decide on this based on the possibilities of credits? :D

I can't do Hershey friday but hopefully we can catch up some next week when we hang out on Thursday. 

Yeah, good job keeping the secret dude lol

Overseas credits!!
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: coastermom on October 16, 2007, 07:54:26 PM
chuck .. I have a lot of respect for what you are going to do . Good luck and be careful.
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: DianaR on October 16, 2007, 10:36:50 PM
Wow, I never expected this! Congrats and, good luck. If you go to Germany, talk to me before deciding to marry any German girls! I wish someone had warned my husband about them ;) My Rick was Airforce and stationed in San Antonio to so, any questions feel free to ask :)
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: rjholla2003 on October 17, 2007, 01:52:34 PM
Congrats Chuck!  Do us proud!
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: GADVwow on October 17, 2007, 03:46:43 PM
Congratulations and Godspeed!

An excellent career choice.  I, too, add my respect and admiration to that expressed by others here.
Title: Re: My new job...
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on October 18, 2007, 03:18:59 AM
Good luck Chuck.  :o


Rob.