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Anyone know anything about going unsponsored from the active side?
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How have people been getting in contact with units to get sponsored? It seems Guard units are a lot more open about hunting for applicants. I haven't been able to break that hurdle.
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On 2/13/2017 at 6:24 AM, tacticoolpilot said:
Hello aspiring AFRES pilot looking for some answers. I have a solid background in computers, and have started down the cyber security career pathway. I have an interest in joining the AF cyber team for the experience and training, but flying jets has always been a lifelong goal. I am attempting to have my cake and eat it too by having a civilian career in cyber as well as being a pilot in the reserves.
- Whom has a better chance of being selected, with all qualifications being equal, an AFRES cyber warfare operations officer or Joe from the streets?
- Would being an officer in a technical field harm my chances?
- What are some current study guides for the AFOQT? All of the ones recommended on baseop has complaints on Amazon about being outdated, and/or inaccurate.
- Is the "magic" number for flight hours 68+ (in regards to PCSM score)?
- If one were to go unsponsored, when are the UPT boards typically held?
- What is it like to be a pilot in the reserves? What are your drill weekends like? Is it different from the "traditional reservist" schedule?
Thank you in advance for any replies.
Next AF Res board is May. As far as competition, the higher the scores the better. The PCSM is a function of your AFOQT, TBAS, and flying hours. I've noticed that as I took different tests, my PCSM was always close to my AFOQT score. I have seen guys with PCSMs that are significantly lower than their AFOQT pilot score and figured that was a function of their TBAS testing. There is a set of flash-cards that will help you with some of the spatial orientation part of the TBAS. The cuttoff varies with your competition and the needs of the AF from board to board, no magic score that will ensure you are good enough.
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Words are that the team suffered a delay getting it out today and that the release will be "early next week." My guess is that commanders will find out either Monday or Tuesday with the PSDM dropping the day after. Also heard that this is a good year! Best of luck everyone.
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Thank you! I have a buddy that leads TACPs at Ft Campbell and one of my friends from Offutt just went through IFS with two of your guys. Both had nothing but wonderful things to say about working with your folks!
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Anyone have words on boards for any of the following units? Additionally, good contact info would be appreciated! Sorry for the alphabet soup below. Trying to minimize the space I take.
123d Airlift WG/Louisville, Kentucky/11M, 12M/C-130
171st Air Refueling WG/Pittsburgh ANGB/12M/KC-135
121st Air Refueling WG/Rickenbacker ANGB/11M/KC-135
118th WG/Berry Field/11U/18/MQ-9
111th Attack WG/Horsham Air Guard Station/11U/18/MQ-9
178th WG/Springfield Beckly ANGB/11U/18/MQ-1
193d Special Operations WG/Air Station Middletown/11S, 12S/EC-130J
Upcoming Boards
in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves
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I should have been more specific. I understand I will have to palace chase/front. I'm looking for what paperwork the unsponsored board needs as well as the process for routing.