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  1. Wondering a bit about what career opportunities get closed if you go Guard rather than Active Duty. Are some of the items below still possible if you are in the Guard?
     

    - Exchange tour (Navy or foreign)

    - Test Pilot School

    - Thunderbirds/Demo Team

    - Overseas assignment (Europe, Korea, Japan)

    - Pentagon assignment


    One of the drawbacks I see to the Guard is being based out of the same place and doing the same thing for 20 years. Is being interested in some of the items above enough to consider Active Duty over the Guard?

  2. 33 minutes ago, KidCharlemagne said:

    The invitations to make a video were sent out Sunday evening. It sounds like it was a super competitive year like S_E said.

    Got it. So it sounds like only the “yes” notifications were sent out, and nobody has received a “no” yet.

    Good luck to those selected!

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  3. 1 hour ago, S_E said:

    Oregon said they had nearly 300 apps! They are having ~30 guys send in videos of them answering some questions to narrow it down even farther for official interviews.

    When did you hear this? I haven’t received an email yet even though they confirmed receiving my application.

  4. 15 hours ago, AW91 said:

    The 134th just sent out TBNT emails, I was one of the ones getting it. Best of luck and congratulations to the ones that got extended interview invitations.

    Congrats to all who got an interview.

    I got an interview with their last board ~2 years ago, back when my application was much worse than it is now. I’m really curious what kind of scores/hours you need now. If anybody who got an interview would be willing to post their application details it’d be greatly appreciated.

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  5. 7 minutes ago, RocketDriver said:

    I also received the Wednesday email stating that we should expect to hear by Jan 2021. It appears they followed up quicker than initially indicated. Wednesday's note was from a (I presume) recruiter, while today's follow-up interview invite came via email from two of the pilots in the squadron. 

    Well I guess that’s it then. Out of 124 applicants, how many got an interview?

    Edit: Forgot to say good luck!

  6. 1 hour ago, RocketDriver said:

    FYI for all who applied to the 121st in DC, an invite for their second-round video interviews just went out this afternoon. It's a bit unclear if this interview is the final board or a video pre-screen for the final board, but things are moving again. There were 124 applicants this year. 

     

    I’m a bit confused as they just sent an email on Wednesday saying we should expect to hear back by January. Did you get a call or email about the interview?

  7. 10 hours ago, tarheelaviator said:

    Yeah its starting to look like everyone who takes a second time just murders it

    I retook. First time I thought I couldn’t have done worse. Second time I thought I couldn’t have done better.

    No score change (95 in 81-100 bracket).

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  8. The 162nd Wing is asking for a completed DD Form 369 for police record check to be included with the application.

    Does anybody have experience with this form? Are we supposed to fill out Section I and II and submit? Or do they want us to bring this to a police agency to have it completed entirely?

    If you read the form, the intention is for it to be completed and sent out by a recruiter. It's not making a ton of sense.

  9. 13 minutes ago, Tunes3 said:

    Short answer: Ask a current FAIP.

    FAIP drop happens ~the 2-2.5 year point of being a FAIP with departing the base very close to 3 years post PIT.

    FAIPs fill out a dream sheet with every eligible aircraft.  They are racked and stacked against their peers on base and amongst all UPT Wings.  Needs of the Air Force determine how many of which aircraft are available.  Just like a student drop, there is usually a smattering of everything.  

    FAIPs can also compete for specialized programs like the U-2 and B-2.  Every now and then a T-1 trained FAIP might get a bomber, usually for Join Spouse.

    Thanks for the reply. If your UPT class drop looks not so hot, is trying to FAIP a legit strategy to try and essentially get another drop?

  10. How long are FAIP assignments and how do post-FAIP assignments work? Do FAIPs fill out a dream sheet?

    There is some older, limited information on this in this thread, but I am interested in the current situation. Thanks.

  11. On 7/24/2020 at 2:43 PM, Pilotdude1845 said:

    Has anyone heard back from the 177th in NJ? 

    Looks like they sent emails to everybody today.

    Averages of all applications received: GPA 3.23, Age 26, PCSM 81, Pilot 89,
    Nav 75, Apt 63, Ver 67, Quan 57.

    Averages of those selected to interview: GPA 3.34, Age 22.5, PCSM 91, Pilot
    98, Nav 91, Apt 81, Ver 80, Quan 76.
     

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  12. 6 hours ago, JohnClark said:

    I have to ask OP what are your AFOQT scores, PCSM score and TBAS score? Also did you do the Bogidope application prep?

    I'm not trying to sound hostile or call you out. I'm just curious. I'm sure it's competitive as hell but I wonder if a guy has all 90s on the AFOQT and a PCSM score of 76+ and great TBAS he should be a top 20 select for an interview.

    I haven't been able to take the AFOQT due to COVID my testing date was cancelled. But talking to my state's officer require it seems the average tester scores in the 50s to 70s on most of the sections. I'm also surprise by the amount of threads I see on here and reddit where applicants did use any of the online practice tests just used the books. I wonder if the average candidate applying half-asses it and has all 70s on their scores and doesn't get an interview, while the 20 that do have 90s across the board.

    Again not accusing you just a theory.

    98 Pilot, 92 PCSM, 60 hours

    From some recent boards (3 fighter boards released interview decisions in the past week), it seems the average hours and subsequently average PCSM of those selected to interview has gone up.

  13. 6 hours ago, mb1685 said:

    I've noticed this as well, mainly based on rejection emails. 😆 A few years ago they'd say things like "we had over 50 applications this year and it was a really tough choice". Now they're sometimes saying "we had almost 150 applications for this board and wish we could interview you all!".

    That said, there is zero sense stressing yourself out thinking about things like this which are out of your control. Try not to dwell on it. The interviews I landed a few years ago took me by complete surprise, and the occasional interview invitations I still manage to get are pleasant surprises as well. If it were easy then everyone would do it. Hope for the best but expect nothing. Hopefully things will work out, and if they don't, you'll be happier knowing you gave it your best shot. I'd be lying if I said I didn't get a little discouraged each time I get the "thanks but no thanks email" or see someone here post that interview notifications went out while my phone and inbox stay silent. But I forget about it as soon as I see a new board notification posted somewhere and my heart rate picks up a bit with excitement. Try to filter out all the noise and stay motivated.

    Echo the dude above that this is good advice, but I don’t look at it as if I can’t do anything about it. As ANG looks harder to get into, AD looks more appealing. I know some dudes have completely ruled out AD, but for me it is still on the table.

    The way I’ve decided to handle it is setting an age limit. I figure after 25 or 26 the ANG odds will only go down, so it’s time to submit the AD application.

  14. For about the past year, all I keep hearing back from units is that they are seeing record numbers of applications for their boards.

    I am starting to wonder if board applications overall are increasing, and also what affect that is having on odds. You can have great scores, great experience, and show up on drill weekends, but if there are consistently 150-200 applications each board the odds can still be rough.

    This may be anecdotal, but I started applying to fighter units approximately 3 years ago. The first year was great - I had a few interviews and got really good feedback from them. Then it all dried up, even though I increased the number of boards I applied to and my flying hours and work experience increased. The best explanation I can come up with is that applications have gone way up. Starting to consider going AD if things continue like this.

    Wondering if anybody has a similar story or any insight into application number trends.

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