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Aviation Electronics Technician (AT)
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This is for the wifes/gf/spouses of sailors studying or have completed Aviation Electronics Technician (AT)
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Latest Activity: Jun 12, 2022
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Confused about schooling, new to N4M would love advice!
Started by Navy_Girlfriend_08-24-09. Last reply by Connie(Memphis Belle) Feb 8, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Jill (ATO Mom) on October 23, 2013 at 2:02pm
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Yes, you can give them their phone, laptop, tablet at the airport. Makes it nice because there is more contact at that point. And yes, it is unaccompanied but some spouses will move their on their own dime. Unaccompanied means that the navy won't pay to have you move. But before you decide to move right away, he has to phase up (which can take between a few weeks and a month), and he has to get an off base housing chit approved for him to be able to get an apartment. If he gets one of the longer schools it might be worth it. And remember, there is lots of hold time. My daughter got to Pensacola in August and didn't leave until February and she is an ATO which is the shortest of all the schools. Just something to think about. I see that you're in California... so that's a long way to pay to move, but just so you know it can be done after they jump through the right hoops and if you're willing to pay for yourself to move.
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The detailer at boot camp will assign the job based on what is needed and what openings there are and I don't believe they have any choice. And yes, flying out on saturday is standard. We went to the airport at about 5am and got to spend about 8 hours with our daughter before her flight actually left. Are you planning on moving to Pensacola to be with him during A school?
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Hi Samm.... sometime before the end of boot camp he will be assigned either AE, ATI, or ATO, each with differing A school lengths. Don't know if you knew that or the difference between them... but yes, all three of the rates will go to A School at Pensacola. Any more questions, be sure to ask, we're here to help, and welcome to the group!
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Comment by MaggieMay on October 18, 2013 at 9:33am
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Happy Friday Ladies - Have a Wonderful Weekend!
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Sherrill - Oops meant to say "Safe Trip" not same trip!
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TGIF!!!
Nice to hear from you Sherrill and so glad your Sailor found a house. This is wonderful for them especially since their family is growing! I hope you have Frequent Flyer Miles...you'll be racking them up come April! Have a same trip and enjoy your visit. Yep, my son is on the GW and the ladies in that group are wonderful. He only got off the ship one day in South Korea...had to leave early due to typhoon coming in. Didn't upset this momma him leaving there....too close for comfort for me!
BeachBunny - Isn't it funny how before the military a phone call in the middle of the night was an instant panic but now with kids in the Navy we quickly jump out of bed with excitement that it's our Sailor! Yep we all love 'em no matter what time of day it is!!!!
Hope everyone is doing well....have a great weekend!
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Comment by BeachBunny on October 10, 2013 at 11:20am
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My sailor, gave me a wake up call this morning..he forgot he was 3 hours ahead of home...:0 gotta love it...but I'll take it!.....called to ask me a "Mom" question ...I asked him about his AT "C" school...he loves it! Class is 8-2 M-F..love to hear the excitement in his voice, warms a navy Moms heart.....:))
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The Air Force/Navy game just started - GO NAVY!!!!!!!!
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Awesome...score for both of your boys! and you.....You look great!!
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We won last night! This is me and my baby boy after the game. It was a great night and the best part was that at the start of the game I got a phone call from my Sailor in South Korea! I had no idea what port he was in.
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