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From: havens@eniac.seas.upenn.edu (Jean Elizabeth Havens)
Newsgroups: sci.military
Subject: Pilot Cutbacks
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Date: 4 Jun 91 19:51:35 GMT
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From: havens@eniac.seas.upenn.edu (Jean Elizabeth Havens)


	I am currently in Air Force ROTC and also a student at the 
University of Pennsylvania. I had a pilot slot, but it was taken away
about two months ago in the pilot cutbacks. I was pretty upset about 
this, as I am sure most of the pilots were, but I understand why it
had to be done. However, I would like to keep trying to get the slot
back, although I'll probably have to wait until I'm on active duty 
to have any hope of this. I would think that in five years or so the 
Air Force will probably be needing more pilots. Any comments on this?

Also, I am now looking for advice on what area or AFSC to request -
with hopes of maximizing my chance for eventually getting a pilot slot
back. Does anyone know of a good field to go into that would be good
for this reason?  My major is Systems Engineering. One officer
recommended AWACS. He said many officers go into this field with hopes
of becoming a pilot. Any advice, personal experiences, or ideas would
be appreciated.

	[15 line ascii drawing of a plane cut, too. --CDR ]

Jean Elizabeth Havens
Systems Engineering '92
University of Pennsylvania