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Hi, I'm a financial analyst that is hoping to join the AF to become a pilot. The whole reason I'm doing the job I have is to be able to finance my PPL, which I am working on currently. I really would like a career as a pilot, but would MUCH rather do it as an officer in the military, rather than as Capt. Joe Schmoe for _____ airline. Don't get me wrong--there's absolutely nothing wrong with Civ aviation, and I would gladly do it as a back up career to the AF. Like I've said though I would much rather fly as an AF officer. Would the board members who select OTS applicants look favorably towards someone who quit their 8-5 desk flying job to become a civilian pilot (say for the airlines or whatever)? Or would it be in my best interests to not spend a fortune on an airline pilot academy program and keep working my lame desk job, and just have my PPL/whatever other rating(s) I can accumulate before the next board? Thanks in advance

I've got a question for you guys: From what I've come across in researching this matter--someone who's been on anti-depressants has to wait 1 year after I've been off the meds to be able to pass a physical, without being DQed. Is this true? As for my situation, I'm trying to apply to the October '08 OTS board. I went off of my prozac in August '07, so would I technically have to wait until August of this year to take my physical in order to hopefully not get DQed for taking the meds? I've read that I'll most likely need to get some sort of waiver for my use of the meds (apparently the AF requires anyone who has used anti-depressants in the past to get a waiver for their use of such drugs--regardless of the reason(s) for which they were taken). The problem that this causes is that I will also need a waiver for my eyesight, on top of the one my anti-depressant meds, and the deadline for submitting packages for the October board is September 17th. So now I don't think I'll even be able to make the October board, because getting waivers processed/approved usually takes several months, in a best-case scenario. What do you think would be the best thing for me to do in this situation? Should I go ahead and take my chances by going to take my physical early, and risk getting DQed, or should I wait until August, and risk not getting my package submitted on time? Anyone who can help I'd appreciate it!

What does "OPR" stand for and what exactly is the 215? I am currently putting my app together for pilot as well, and haven't heard of either of these things. Anyone have an example 215 that they might be willing to share as a good example? Thanks!