Why did you want to become an Air Force pilot? When did you know that it was what you wanted to do? When I’m not blogging or exploring the local area with the family, I’m usually flying missions overseas, transporting troops and equipment wherever and whenever the US forces need us.Ģ. After logging over 200 hours in the T-6 Texan and T-1 Jayhawk I earned my wings and moved with my family to McChord AFB last June to begin my career as a C-17 pilot. Upon graduation, I attended Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) at Vance AFB in Enid, OK. I attended the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO graduating in 2006. I grew up playing lots of sports and enjoyed all things outdoors. I am 24 years old and currently live in Tacoma, WA with my wife and 9-month old daughter. Tell us a little about yourself (Where are you from? Where did you go to school? How old are you? Describe your job and how long you’ve been at it). Many thanks to Cameron for participating.ġ. Today we return to our “So You Want My Job” Series, in which we interview men who are employed in the kind of jobs men dream about having, and ask them about the reality of their work and for advice on how men can finally become what they always wanted to be when they grew up.įor this second installment, we interviewed Cameron Schaefer, regular AoM contributor, author of Schaefer’s Blog, and high-flying Air Force pilot.