jtval 0 #1 July 11, 2007 I was just notified that I got THE JOB. I will be a skydiver getting paid MUCHO MULLAH with full benefits. I will get all kinds of ratings and jumps...on the gov't dime. Some of you have been there so you know what the deal is but I am going to the USAF Academy to become an instructor. SWEET DEAL huh? if you are AF I hear there are more slot available. go check out 9B000 on the eqauls. I just have to contact them and find out what my RNLTD isMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 July 11, 2007 Very sweet!!! Congrats!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #3 July 11, 2007 Quote I am going to the USAF Academy to become an instructor. God help us!! Congrats!!! Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HALO1 0 #4 July 11, 2007 Shit... I'm AF. Need to check this one out ASAP. BTW... CONGRATS. Don't be sexist… Broads hate that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #5 July 11, 2007 Thanks everyone. HALO, go check it out. PM Me if you need info. If you are SERIOUS PM me I'll give you the info for the people you need to speak with.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #6 July 11, 2007 Have fun. Be prepared to be in for a rude awakening if you think it is just civilian skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porpoishead 8 #7 July 11, 2007 congrats bud, thats stylin.if you want a friend feed any animal Perry Farrell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #8 July 11, 2007 Nah, I realize its a job. but its better than the job I have now.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #9 July 11, 2007 Probably, bu there are some fucked up things that go on there. Just like any other place. Beware of teh civilian mafia there and I'm not talking about the riggers in the loft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #10 July 11, 2007 If I can deal with the idiocy of my normal job I THINK I'll find a way to deal with whatever comes at me at a job that has a bright side. My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #11 July 11, 2007 Have fun. There are some good people there but some shit bags too. I guess I'll see you up at mile hi some day. Take it easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #12 July 12, 2007 congrats! sounds fucking awesome..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #13 July 12, 2007 JT you da man! Congrats brother and never mind civilian or military mafias. There are jackasses in any job on any continent. Have fun bro!jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #14 July 12, 2007 Congratulations, JT! That's awesome news! Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,485 #15 July 12, 2007 Can I join the AF to get a nice gig like that? That sounds utterly cool. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #16 July 12, 2007 Congrats JT!!! ah... alas... I think the only way I might get to teach at the Academy is as an instructor in the Chemistry or Engineering Mechanics Department... although I'd love to teach the Military Freefall class... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #17 July 12, 2007 Thanks everyone. It's been too long since I jumped at a new DZ so this will help me cover a few new ones. See you there. My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #18 November 22, 2007 I just got the rip down. I will be there in the spring.Finally got the actually paper work that I need to get my orders. I have to extend first.....Um, do you think I should My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #19 November 22, 2007 Quote I have to extend first.....Um, do you think I should I'd ask if you like sand, but you do live in Vegas. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #20 November 22, 2007 Sand? Shit. This job will put me back where it's green. And for a few solid years, too.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #21 November 22, 2007 Quote I have to extend first.....Um, do you think I should Damn skippy. I lied for you and said you were squared the fuck away"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #22 November 22, 2007 LOL. I dunno, maybe I wanna stay in my current job and watch the opportunity slip away;MAYBE. HAHH! I've been fighting for this job for 18 months and when I got the rip today I saw that I had to extend (i knew I would) so I told the guy I sahre an office with that I was going to reject it. He thought I was serious.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #23 November 22, 2007 I already know you have good eyesight but this new job is going to fill your hands. Has anyone ever seen his hands? http://www.wayodd.com/hands-hands-hands/v/5100/ My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #24 November 22, 2007 My girlfriend LOVES when I give her massages.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #25 November 22, 2007 Congrats! Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
