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Avionics Technicians (AV) Moms
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This group is for moms of AV sailors to share thoughts and experiences
Members: 114
Latest Activity: Dec 15, 2021
Discussion Forum
"A" school training
Started by jaf. Last reply by Dom14081 Dec 19, 2017. 5 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by lovey1020 on June 19, 2015 at 12:23pm
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Question... my daughters recruiter gave her a list of items to bring to RTC and on there are sports bras underwear and swim suit I thought they weren't allowed to bring anything...Any info would be apprecited
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Comment by Suzan on September 12, 2014 at 4:57pm
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Can anyone tell me where the C schools are for ATO.
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Does anyone know what the current hold time is for ATO/ATI or AE?
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Comment by Hilda on July 22, 2014 at 10:02pm
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Hi everyone, my daughter is an Airman Apprentice and mentioned Avionics Technician. She just had her PIR July 18th and left to Pensacola, FL July 19th. What should I expect while she's in A school? How long will she be there? Will she be able to take leave once she finishes A school? Thank you, any/all info appreciated!!
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navywife+3 - when I asked the same, following is what one of the most wonderful veteran navy mom sent me Hope it helps
The Rating Information card for Avionics Technician (AV) can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/av.pdf . Join Avionics Technicians (AV) Moms (http://www.navyformoms.com/group/avmoms), Sailors In Pensacola, FL For A School....Corry Station too!! (http://www.navyformoms.com/group/sailorsinpensicolaflforaschool), and Parents of A School Sailors in Pensacola (http://www.navyformoms.com/group/parentsofaschoolsailorsinpensacola) and check out Airman Family and Friends (http://www.navyformoms.com/group/airman). AV Sailors attend common basic electronics training, after which they are selected for either the Aviation Electrician’s Mate (AE) rating (Aviation Electronic - AE (http://www.navyformoms.com/group/aviationelectronicae) and https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/ae.pdf ) or the Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) rating (Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) (http://www.navyformoms.com/group/AT) and https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/at.pdf ). Your Sailor will most likely fly out to "A" School the day after PIR. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend (http://www.navyformoms.com/group/bootcampmoms/page/liberty-during-p...) to help you know how to plan your weekend.
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Comment by MXNavyWife110 on January 27, 2014 at 1:53am
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Hold is anywhere from 2-6 months for AE. My husband just classed up last week an got to FL day after thanksgiving. Everyone before him was 6 moths wait tho.
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Hi Navy Av and just learned last week AT Moms, Can anyone provide some insight on how long before class starts? When he left it was 27 Jan, now it looks like it may be two months...what happens now? Is this normal? Appreciate any advice on what to expect
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Comment by Doingwell on December 27, 2013 at 2:23pm
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My son is doing the same with a PIR date of 1/10/14. I am not sure how long school is but can let you know since he leaves a week before yours.
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Hi Navy AV Moms! My SR is due to PIR 01/17/14 and so far we understand he is going to Pensacola for A School. Appreciate your help in confirming - is the first part of AV A School 9 weeks of electronics training? Thanks!
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Anyone have a spouse that went AV ? Hubs is in boot and his PIR is 11/27. I have a couple questions that I would love have answered! Thanks!
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