:: How are GDP assigned to Aircrafts/Type? ::

[Trailer23]

I was wondering how our guys (GDP) get their assignments/squadrons after Graduation. I mean every kid probably dreams of getting the F-16 (no offence to the JF-17).

But, there are those who end up on the F-7, Mirages, C-130, AWAC's etc.

I was watching some videos on a recently updated tradition the USAF have introduced. And because they're Americans, you can expect them to do something that appears...kinda cool.

A couple of videos (below)..., you'll see C-130's, Tankers and F-16's being handed out like candy.

1) Timecode - 16:15 guy gets a C-17 Globemaster III
2) Timecode - 21:13 guy gets the F-16
3) Timecode - 36:10 guy is tricked that he's getting a KC-135 Stratotanker, but later ends up with the CV-22 Osprey
4) Timecode - 40:45 guy gets the A-10 Thunderbolt/Warthog

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1) Timecode - 46:27 guy starts his career on a freakin' F-22 Raptor. What a stud!
2) Timecode - 53:58 guy returns back as an Instructor on the T-6 Texan II

 

[Talon]

I was wondering how our guys (GDP) get their assignments/squadrons after Graduation. I mean every kid probably dreams of getting the F-16 (no offence to the JF-17).

But, there are those who end up on the F-7, Mirages, C-130, AWAC's etc.

I was watching some videos on a recently updated tradition the USAF have introduced. And because they're Americans, you can expect them to do something that appears...kinda cool.

A couple of videos (below)..., you'll see C-130's, Tankers and F-16's being handed out like candy.

1) Timecode - 16:15 guy gets a C-17 Globemaster III
2) Timecode - 21:13 guy gets the F-16
3) Timecode - 36:10 guy is tricked that he's getting a KC-135 Stratotanker, but later ends up with the CV-22 Osprey
4) Timecode - 40:45 guy gets the A-10 Thunderbolt/Warthog

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1) Timecode - 46:27 guy starts his career on a freakin' F-22 Raptor. What a stud!
2) Timecode - 53:58 guy returns back as an Instructor on the T-6 Texan II

If you are a GDP cadet and fail a certain number of missions you are out of flying.

Once you pass out from the academy successfully as a GDP then you get Aviator Badge aka Chirra,only then there's 80-90% chance you'll remain in flying branch for the rest of your career.

After the academy young officers go for Fighter Conversion, people who fail certain number of missions are sent for slow flying such as C130,helis or UAVs and those who pass are sent for OCU on fighters.

Those who get selected for F-16 are usually the top grads.Mirage and F-7 distribution is random.But if you fail in OCU you'll be sent for slow flying again.
Hope it helps.

 

[Trailer23]

@Hodor , yeah man.
Thanx - I always wondered how it worked in the PAF.

 

[Raider 21]

If you are a GDP cadet and fail a certain number of missions you are out of flying.

Once you pass out from the academy successfully as a GDP then you get Aviator Badge aka Chirra,only then there's 80-90% chance you'll remain in flying branch for the rest of your career.

After the academy young officers go for Fighter Conversion, people who fail certain number of missions are sent for slow flying such as C130,helis or UAVs and those who pass are sent for OCU on fighters.

Those who get selected for F-16 are usually the top grads.Mirage and F-7 distribution is random.But if you fail in OCU you'll be sent for slow flying again.
Hope it helps.

Depends. A lot on is based on performance, needs per squadron as well. Especially on the fighters side.

On a side note there have been guys who were top notch flying the Mirages during OCU and then they got suspended during CCS in F-16s or F-7s.....luck is an issue in the profession.

 

[Talon]

Depends. A lot on is based on performance, needs per squadron as well. Especially on the fighters side.

On a side note there have been guys who were top notch flying the Mirages during OCU and then they got suspended during CCS in F-16s or F-7s.....luck is an issue in the profession.

I gave him an overview otherwise ofcourse lots of stuff is involved.There were also senior F16 pilots who got posted to AW139.

 

[TheNoob]

This is magnificent.

However, you wont very much be finding this kind or any kind of ceremony.

Just a usual desk and an officer telling you off of a list after various other tests these guys mentioned. lol

 

[Rashid Mahmood]

I gave him an overview otherwise ofcourse lots of stuff is involved.There were also senior F16 pilots who got posted to AW139.

Fixed wing aircraft pilots do not fly rotary wing aircraft.

 

[Yaseen1]

flying multiple fighter planes of different types by a single pilot is very good practice and pilots should be rotated to fly different planes as it helps them to counter enemy jets more effectively due to experience with diverse types of jets they know better weakness and strengths of different aircrafts which is very important in real combat

 

[Talon]

Fixed wing aircraft pilots do not fly rotary wing aircraft.

I never make false claims.

flying multiple fighter planes of different types by a single pilot is very good practice and pilots should be rotated to fly different planes as it helps them to counter enemy jets more effectively due to experience with diverse types of jets they know better weakness and strengths of different aircrafts which is very important in real combat

I dont agree with you but I also dont want to start a debate.

 

[Rashid Mahmood]

I never make false claims.

I have been an aviator flying rotary wing, and my comment is based on what my experience was.

 

[Talon]

I have been an aviator flying rotary wing, and my comment is based on what my experience was.

You can confirm this from any PAF pilot.I know many people who were fighter pilots and are now flying helis in the airforce.

 

[Jammer]

You can confirm this from any PAF pilot.I know many people who were fighter pilots and are now flying helis in the airforce.

True statement.