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[The Kayla]

www.airforceots.com

They would be able to tell you everything from when the boards meet to when thay are "supposed" to let you know if you made it or not, they would also be able to tell you all about ages and waivers regarding pilot slots. That board will also give you a chance to meet with other people who are on teh same board that you are, and when you make it, it will introduce you to your class mates, as well as your upper and lower class mates.

[kapilot]

Most of the people Ive talked to aren't aware of this. Thanks for the info. At 26 I think I've still got time to git-er done.

[pawnman]

c-5giant, on Jan 1 2008, 03:01 PM, said:

i recently spoke with a retired AF officer who was commissioned through OTS and he stated that if accepted to OTS, applicants are shown what jobs are available for them before even leaving for OTS. is this true? he also stated that if you do not like any of the jobs offered and have not started OTS then you can walk away. is this true also?

<<<<< just thought id put that up for kicks

100% correct. You'll know exactly what job you're slated for before you leave. There will be some questions (for example, ENJPPT or UPT? JSUNT or UNT?), but you'll know what AFSC you're going to have before you even have a class date for OTS.

And you are free to walk from OTS up to commissioning. But yes, if you don't like your choices, you aren't committed to attend OTS.

Edited by pawnman, 01 January 2008 - 04:43 PM.

[pawnman]

c-5giant, on Jan 1 2008, 04:07 PM, said:

thanks. so if you wanted UPT how would they know if you are medically qualified without going to OTS? i was former AFROTC and took my DODMERBs so would they be able to determine from that whether im medically UPT worthy?

They'll send you to the nearest flight doc for an all-day physical. Hopefully that will be a reasonable distance from your house.

I want to say that this step is done before your application is even sent to the board. They won't select anyone they know is medically DQ'd.

Tyr www.airforceots.com for some better answers, those guys answer these questions and research these answers all day long.

Edited by pawnman, 01 January 2008 - 05:53 PM.

[VFR800]

The flight physical is usually done between selection and getting an OTS class date. You will not be able to get a class date or report to OTS without a certified physical. The only unknowns are the last few tests at Brooks -- this'll happen between OTS and UPT report. Search for MFS or Brooks, but it's not usually something to worry about.

[POKESC17]

VFR is correct. I was in the guard before I went to OTS so I had my physical done before my package went to the board. I'm not sure if that helped my selection or not but it did cut down on my wait time between selection and OTS. If I remember correctly the only physical you have to have before the board is the pre commission physical. Your recruiter will set that up at the nearest MEPS station.

[pawnman]

c-5giant, on Jan 1 2008, 08:34 PM, said:

so when do you guys think it would be a good idea to talk to a recruiter and start getting my application ready? i am starting my junior year in college and i plan on getting my private pilots license this coming summer. should i wait and talk to a recruiter after i get my license or should i talk to some other time? also does anyone know how many boards your application goes through before it gets thrown out (if it gets thrown out)?

If you're really interested, I'd start TALKING to a recruiter around the start of your senior year. With any luck, you'll be able to put the application together at have it in front of the first board right after graduation.

I want to say you get three shots, but I could be wrong. I direct you again to www.airforceots.com, those guys will know not only how many boards, but what the dates are.

[POKESC17]

Three shots sounds right. I started talking to a recruiter in sept and graduated in dec. I got picked up on the Jan board. My package was pretty much already done since I had applied to a couple of guard units prior to active duty so beginning of your senior year is a good start.

[kapilot]

Here's another question that I've been seeking confirmation for. Im 26 and 2 months old. I realize that the new rule for pilot selects is that you must have your package in by your 28th birthday. My question is if I take the AFOQT right now would I still have time for a retake with the way the boards fall in 08 and 09. In other words do I only have one chance at the test or can I take it get all of my other stuff done on my package, and if I don't like the AFOQT scores can I retake for another board? I realize that I wouldnt be able to retake for the upcoming board. I think the anwser is yes I would be able to but sometimes there are hickups in these type of things. Would appreciate any experienced insight, other anwsered questions have been extremely helpful you guys are great

[The Kayla]

WickedKiller, on Mar 29 2008, 01:27 AM, said:

I hear they are only picking up 10 for pilot the next rated board in May. Any one hear this also?

go to www.airforceots.com if anyone would know, it would be that site..

[Mike Honcho]

I remember they told us we couldn't, but things might have changed.

www.airforceots.com would be a better place to ask.

[The Kayla]

Cleaning the contacts once a month at OTS isn't going to be a big deal. Clean them on a Sunday, and you'll be Peachy.