Lifestyle during EFT and thereafter...

Afternoon TSR!

Was asked a question today by the OH (she's v.supportive) - what will be weekends and time off be like if I make it to EFT and thereafter?

I know during IOT that time off is sparse throughout and non-existant during the first month, but what is it like once you're a fully fledged officer and training for branch?

Not that it changes anything but need to keep her in the loop!

EC

Being brutally honest buddy, you’ll have to apply yourself 100% to your chosen role, for all phases of pilot training. How long that is, will depend on your performance.... and how well your courses are sequenced to minimise holds – reading the MFTS thread on pprune at the moment, the future looks er ........ fluid.

Pilot training (like all aircrew training) is progressively intensive which tolerates no lapse in concentration or commitment. You’ll always be two rides away from the chop, and if that doesn’t concentrate the mind, nothing will. Unless you’re a natural pilot where everything comes easily (unlikely), you’ll have little spare capacity for anything outside studying, flying and your course colleagues. It’s a tough life for partners, but others have done it, just remember that the OH will have to make massive compromises to enable you to succeed.
To hear it from the horse’s mouth, I’d recommend you talk to Schleigg, who has direct knowledge of the pilot training regime. My expertise is on the WSOp side, but the same principles apply. Good luck with all your training and future career!


Ikky

Afternoon TSR!

Was asked a question today by the OH (she's v.supportive) - what will be weekends and time off be like if I make it to EFT and thereafter?

I know during IOT that time off is sparse throughout and non-existant during the first month, but what is it like once you're a fully fledged officer and training for branch?

Not that it changes anything but need to keep her in the loop!

EC