What Are My Chances?

There's been a general trend here of guys asking "How can I improve my chances?" and getting responses like "This has been discussed, do a search." I'm the first one to pass out a UTFSF card, but the way the info is arranged sporadically throughout a number of threads and jammed in the middle of a bunch of stats, I admit it's tough to search for and find. I’ve tried to merge the posts into one jumbo thread, but it was so random and scattered it didn’t make much sense, so I’m going to start a new thread with stolen and linked info from the old threads (click on each subject for a link to a separate thread on that subject). This is intended primarily for pilot slot appli…

There are often new threads that don't need to be started since their information has been covered in the past and needs only to be revived and possibly updated. Here's the ROE on searching and starting new threads. 1. UTFSF: If there is a remote chance that your topic has been discussed, use the search function to find it and re-open that thread. 2. Get something close: It doesn't matter if your specific question was not answered - find a thread that is close and ask your question there. The intent is to consolidate discussion as much as possible so there are a minimal amount of threads discussing the same topic. 3. Disclaimers are unneccesary: You don't need to st…

Hi all, First post so bear with me on formatting/courtesies. I wanted to get some insight about my stats and look for any input or feedback aside from the personal criticisms I’ve synthesized from checking every corner of these forums. Here is my info: Age: 21 Scores: PCSM: 87, AFOQT: 99/98/99/81/68/82 (both 1st attempt tests), 56.9 flight hours w/ PPL Education: Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Student @ highly-regarded institution, 3.57 GPA, graduating May 2026. On an accelerated masters track to get my MS in Aerospace Engineering as well (Late 2027/Early 2028ish) Work Experience: Co-op (effectively an intern) @…

Hello everybody, I am 28year old male, NOT from United States, currently studying military program specialty in avionics, I have just started third year of five year study program ending in Master's degree. I was selected in green card lottery and I have been seriously thinking about leaving military, emigrating to US, joining Air Force, getting citizenship and completing degree in US using credits from my current studies, this could probably happen in about 4 years and by then i should be around 32-33 years old when trying to apply for OTS and UPT. I know most of people want fighters, i am no different, but i just can't live without atleast trying and ho…

Hello all, I would love feedback about my chances of getting picked up active duty by the October rated board for pilot: Age: 27 (turning 28 in August) M/F: Female PCSM: 99 (with 21 hours sim time) AFOQT: 94 Pilot, 97 CSO, 98 ABM, 87 V, 88 AA, 78 Q Education: BS 3.407 GPA in Human Developmental Sciences from UCSD Military Experience: None / Civilian Thank you!

Hello all, Would like to get any and all feedback about my chances of getting picked up by a heavy unit. Here is my profile: Age: 28 YO (turning 29 in a month) PCSM: 75 (with 12 hours) (I'll probably try and retake the TBAS) AFOQT: Pilot: 99 Nav:98 AA:90 V:94 Q:72 Education: MBA w/3.4 GPA, Economics undergrad w/ 3.6 GPA (Both from FSU) LOR: Former AF supply Officer who was my old boss, Former Navy Supply Officer who was an old coworker, Florida state congressman I interned for in college, and also a letter of appreciation from the CO of the Naval Observatory when I worked there (not sure if I can use that but figure it wouldn't hurt to throw …

Im an upcoming senior in Highschool with no flight experience, determined, wrestler so good physical condition. Scores of 29 on ACT and 93 on ASVAB. Willing to take flight lessons and potentially get license.

Hello Everyone, I am currently in the process of auditioning for military bands but one of my biggest worries is the fact that I have high myopia. My prescription is around -11 in each eye with 2.00 CYL in each eye as well. Allbeit this is me corrected fully to 20/20 vision so I assume that 20/40 is probably much less. I was wondering if I should get LASIK or PRK or would I be able to skip that process entirely with a wavier? I have no history of any eye problems and my eyes are in great health. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Looking for any insight as to how my odds are looking for Guard/Reserve pilot slots. I'm open to all aircraft, and really just want to be in a unit that I'd fit in with, and to possibly spend 20+ years there. I'm prior AF Active duty, and now in the Reserve as an E5. Here are my stats: 24 years old PCSM: 78 (poor TBAS performance) AFOQT Pilot: 99 Flight hours: 62, with PPL GPA: 3.4 Letters of Rec from my O-4 flight commander from Active, O-5 flight commander from reserve, civilian flight instructor, and MSgt supervisor. I can retake the TBAS in June and I know I can do better, although the stick and rudder control section were challenging for me due t…

Hello Baseops community, I am a prospective pilot applicant (preferably fighters but not picky) and I have several questions regarding my competitiveness (starting to put packets together) for the national guard/reserves. AFOQT Pilot 99 CSO 98 ABM 99 AcApt 83 Verb 72 Quant 84 GRE scores 156/170V 161/170Q 4.5 / 6.0A (for USAF and SF line officer pre qualification form asked for this?) PCSM/TBAS not taken yet Letters of rec: 2LT currently in UPT prior enlisted DPE Flight School Employer 25 years old, male, civilian B.S. Chemistry 3.3 / 4.0 138 Credits Some pos…

Hey everybody and happy new year, as the title says just looking to get an idea of where I stand and how I can improve. Goal: Any heavy Units on the West Coast or North East Age: 25 GPA/College: 3.4/International Relations LORs: Current AF reserve fighter pilot, Retired Col. ANG fighter pilot instructor Flight Hours: Organizing with my cousin who owns a plane to start working towards PPL and join my local aero club to get flight hours up. Extracurricular: Golf, tennis, gym and surfing Volunteer Experience: I am looking to volunteer as a firefighter in my area or in an organization that helps veterans. Work Experience: I worked as …

Hi all, 25M Civilian Pilot Applicant BS in Electrical Engineering 3.13 GPA MS in Electrical Engineering 3.24 GPA AFOQT: 99 Pilot 96 CSO 99 ABM 92 AA 92 Verbal and 84 Quant 84 PCSM with 12 flight hours (93 at 40-60+). I have already attended MEPS and passed my commissioning physical. Attended water survival training and dunker training at Fairchild AFB. I currently work in search and rescue as the chief engineer on the technology side for NASA. My job mainly involves leading a small team of engineers to improve SAR technology both terrestrial and in support of human space flight. I am also in…

I’m currently 31 years old just recently have had an interest in the air national guard/reserves. I have a little bit of flight time about 10hrs. Is the gaurd/reserves pilot slot a lost cause or something worth looking into.

I'm a 34F. I took the AFOQT once rather last minute without having time to study, so plan to take it again this year (Pilot 91/CSO 75/ABM 92/ Acad 64/Verbal 86/Quant 41). I'm open to ANG, Reserve and AD. I know I need an age waiver/ETP. I have 16.5 flight hours and have soloed, but no PPL, and no real way to finance one since I'm still working on my degree (B.S. Aeronautics). Will be taking the TBAS soon as part of the AD process. I'm currently working on my AD app for next year's rated board. I'm watching Milrecruiter, though fighter squadron selection boards are now few and far between. One of my biggest obstacles to the ANG route is that I run a business for my li…

Hey everyone, Hoping to get some input on what my chances are for a fighter unit. Started college a few years back but never finished due to running my own business. Finishing now at WGU in computer science just to fulfill degree requirement. Here’s my basic info Pilot: 99 PCSM: 99 GPA: Will be 3.0 PPL with 110hrs Past couple years I’ve been a professional racing driver and running my own business. Really hoping to get into a fighter unit, I know my GPA isn’t great and a degree from WGU might not be favorable but it’s the fastest way I can get a degree since I’m 27. Has anyone gotten a slot with a degree from WGU or another online schoo…

About me: 30 yrs old, bachelor's 3.79, ivy League masters 3.81, OTS completed, 100s on all four PT tests. I joined the reserves IMA chaplain program in 2021. I haven't taken any air force aptitude tests. I'm an O-2 currently with Captain in the near future if I stay. Just curious if there's any chance I could cross over to pilot from my AFSC 92R or if I would have to resign and then try to come back in through the civilian route. I'm trying to go active duty from the reserves and the chaplain corps is getting in the way of that. I feel a sense of responsibility to try to be a pilot if I have the ability to do so. Any guidance would be appreciated.

Goal: Any heavy unit. I am not particularly picky. I would love flying the KC-135 particularly. Age: 23 GPA/College: 3.22/Premed Biology AFOQT: P: 99 CSO: 89 ABM: 99 AA: 74 V: 68 Q: 72 PCSM: 99 LORs: Boss, former air national guard now a Lt. Col, Flight instructor Flight Hours: 83 PPL. Working on getting my Multi Engine. Sadly don't have the funds to get instrument inn this economy. Extracurricular: Fly fishing, Pickleball, Golf, and Gym. Also trying to join the Civil Air Patrol once I can find some time. Volunteer Experience: Volunteered multiple semesters at Children's hospital and sleep study Negatives: 1. The firs…

It’s a long story, but basically during UPT I decided to switch tracks from fighter to heavy. My original fighter unit is the one that gave me the slot. I went on to fly for a heavy unit. I’m starting to miss that fighter unit that I originally got hired by a few years ago. Would I be crazy to try and apply for a rated board with them?

Here we go: I know this is a longshot, but if I can envision it, I'm going to make them tell me no or die trying. I got into UPT a short while ago via the active duty UFT board. Into Phase II, I self eliminated. I had a good reason: my spouse has a specialized career and requires re-credentialing with every PCS which results in 3-6 month processes per move and lots of out of pocket fees, which wasn't sustainable over a period of 10 additional years. Additionally, I have a sick grandparent and FIL, and my spouse and I both felt it was a priority to move closer to home. Yes, I'm looking to go back to UPT via a Guard or Reserve unit. Yes, I'll need an ETP sin…

1. Have to go to work in a few hours so, no, not drunk. 2. Posting here, because this is where the target audience is. 3. 20y ago, I was a casual 2Lt waiting to start UPT. 4. -->On reflection, based on a totality of factors, I was dreadfully under-qualified. But somehow, I was there. 5. Pretty sure I blasted Eminem's Lose Yourself every morning driving in from base housing to the squadron, well into Phase 2. Seriously, if you're browsing this forum, my advice is to fight like hell: it's totally worth it!

I have been studying for AQOFT but have not taken yet due to family/work. I am doing pretty well on subtests but the math/arithmetic is where I need the most improvement. One of the squadrons I am interested in is hiring for UPT that has an early November deadline for applications. I am not sure if I can get enough practice done in time to take the tests and still submit the application in time. The problem is my age (now 29) and they do not hire above 30. Would I be better off just waiting it out another month or two and likely improving my scores and just let this chance with this squadron go? Another squadron I am interested in will be accepting application a…

Hello everyone! Just trying to see what you guys think of my chances for either ANG Fighters/Helos, or Active Duty pilot board. AFOQT: P:99 C:83 A:99 AA:79 V:39 Q:96 PCSM: 88, with 58 hours of flight PPL: imminent, should have it within 2 months Mechanical Engineering, GPA: 3.72 LORs: engineering professor, flight instructor Extracurriculars: senator in student government, tutor -> manager for a student program, numerous engineering projects, competitive/friendly sports for 10+ years, avid weight-lifter. 1) Are these extra-curriculars even relevant? 2) Does the school name matter? 3) Anything else I should add? Please shoot it straight, I appreciate …

Howdy all, I'm currently applying to guard squadrons (fighter only) and just thought I'd shoot my stuff out here to get peoples' opinions! I think I'm half decent, but sometimes you need a second opinion. Age: 24 Occupation: AD Lt AFOQT: P: 98 N: 89 A: 99 AA: 98 V: 84 Q: 99 PCSM: 86 (16 flight hours) College GPA: 3.3 - technical major LoR's: 1. Past ROTC Commander O-5 pilot who knows me well 2. Current mentor from my religious organization 3. Current unit commander/boss O-4 Extracurriculars: Informal outdoor sports, drone photography Overall I think my package is pretty decent and I think if I …

Hi all, I am slowly working towards, hopefully, securing a pilot slot. I just turned 22 and aim to build up my resume and experiences over the next three years. This is where I stand currently as far as scores, education, and experience: AFOQT: P:99/CSO:91/ABM:97/AA:44/V:37/Q:53 TBAS/PCSM: (Taking it at the end of this month) Education: Double major in Mathematics & Education w/ a 3.52 GPA Leadership: None Flight hours: 0 My goal is to have a PPL by the age of 25 or 26 (financial reasons) and start rushing/applying by this age too. I know the last three scores on my AFOQT are a bit lackluster, should I plan on retaking? What can I s…

Hey everyone. I'm still trying to chase this dream. I've been rushing Heavy Units across the country. A lot of heavy units told me I am a great guy and that they like me, but my AFOQT scores are preventing me from getting an interview. My original AFOQT scores are: Pilot: 70 Nav: 37 Amb: 43 Acad: 48 Verb: 70 Quant: 32 PCSM: 41 My retake are: Pilot: 83 CSO: 55 AMB: 63 Acad: 58 Verb: 72 Quant: 45 PCSM: 70 (with 32 flight hours) GPA: 3.80 with Master of Science Age: 31 (another thing that hurts) Work in IT, Junior Admin Hobbies: Ice Hockey, Snowboarding, Surfing, Baseba…