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    Non-rated path to flying fighters in the guard/reserves?

    in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

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    Hey all,

    Couldn't find an existing topic that covers the question, but I'm sure I'm not the first and only one who's ever wondered it. I also will say up front that I'm sure the chances are slim if they exist.

    Long story short, I was a UPT stud, dot med DQed, went non-rated, got a waiver, re-applied, got denied to crosstrain by my CFM (didn't think that would be possible, but I digress). At this point I'm set up to attend a program with a new ADSC commitment for my next assignment, and I'll be about a mid-grade Captain by the time I can get out.

    What I'm wondering is - is it possible, have you ever heard of anyone etc. rushing a guard or reserve fighter squadron as a a non-rated mid-grade Captain? I've heard of guys getting heavies off the street with virtually no PPL hours during the worst of the manning crisis, and I've heard of not even getting a look unless you're prior rated when manning is maxed out.

    So all I'm really asking is - is there a chance?

    Thanks in advance.

    2021 Active Duty Flying Training Board

    in Pilot Selection Process

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    26 minutes ago, Weav said:

    This. Just had the same Convo with my squadron commander, he said the wing will be reaching out.

    I wish I understood the process more. Talking to some CGOs at my base, they're saying commanders were already notified, but my sq cc says he hasn't seen anything and the wg cc didn't have anything. I assume wg CCs know even non selects? 

     

    Oh well.. Just a few more days until it's public I guess... 

     

    Or if someone forwarded it directly to my sq cc I wouldn't tell 👀

    2021 Active Duty Flying Training Board

    in Pilot Selection Process

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    15 minutes ago, Kunzcl said:

     


    Ditto, though I’m not sure if the whole list was released or just those names associated with the base. My MPF is open and operational, just notoriously slow stating that they will “get to it when they eat to it.” Seems to be the norm.


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    On a prior PSDM I was on, they gave the commander the full PSDM for commander's release - saw it with my own eyes. 

    So the whole thing is out there, not just individual names. 

    2021 Active Duty Flying Training Board

    in Pilot Selection Process

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    7 hours ago, UPT21_Hopeful said:

    To be honest, I don't know.  Might look into some reserve options.  The shitty part about this for me is that I have to find a new career field because I declined joining the Space Force (joke away).  Air Force is disabling my 13S career field in a year.  The options are get out, find a new career field in a year other than RPA, or RPA.  

    I'll be honest - my ADSC is up in a year and I've gotten a lot of weird looks when I tell people I'm trying to go back to flying AD. I'd say all of my bros (and female bros) across the board are urging me to just start rushing now so I can make a seamless transition. 

    On the other hand, if being AD is your dream and pilot second, I'd say consider giving RPAs a go. Their role in the fight is big now and only getting bigger. I'd give it more consideration if I weren't satisfied enough with my career field as is. 

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    2021 Active Duty Flying Training Board

    in Pilot Selection Process

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    1 hour ago, UPT21_Hopeful said:

    Got RPA.  Kinda bitter.  Really wished for a pilot slot.  Damn.

    PCSM 87, Pilot Score 88 w/ PPL.  Second application.

    Sincerely, congrats to everyone who got the slots they wanted.  Everyone put the hard work to get here.  I just didn't get what I wanted or thought I would get.

    Sorry to hear it man. Do you think you'll take it? 

    2021 Active Duty Flying Training Board

    in Pilot Selection Process

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    22 minutes ago, RPA2021 said:

    Hey all I have been lurking for months but had issues making an account. My wife is the MPF Commander and I can confirm the list has dropped!!! I am a RPA select!

    Top of her head quotas were

    Pilot:45, RPA:51, CSO:10, ABM:20

    Best of luck all!

    Congrats!! 

    So does that mean all MPFs should have access? 

    2021 Active Duty Flying Training Board

    in Pilot Selection Process

    Posted

    1 minute ago, URTHopeful2021 said:

    I have never been more angry about a stupid winter storm. I wouldn't be surprised if Randolph isn't open tomorrow either with the roads still being iced over

    My understanding is that AFPC has been primarily teleworking since the pandemic basically began. Which in turn, would mean the main issue may be that there's no power for those teleworking from home. 

    Imagine telling your grandkids that your ability to become a pilot was pushed off first by a pandemic, then by a snow storm in Southern Texas.

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    2021 Active Duty Flying Training Board

    in Pilot Selection Process

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    2 minutes ago, robby8388 said:

    My CC can't see it either.  I guess there's always tomorrow..

    Do you think that if they can't see it by now, it's probably a no go for today? 

    My hope was that it's automated at this point, but the two possible lynch pins I can surmise at this point would be AFPC and then at least my local MPF. Since both are closed, and most of San Antonio is without power which in turn compromises teleworking... 

    Meh. Let's hope it's automated! 

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    2021 Active Duty Flying Training Board

    in Pilot Selection Process

    Posted · Edited by takingamessage
    Clarity

    Negative on list confirmation - my commander notified me he's looked as well, but hasn't seen anything. 

    Full disclosure - my city is effectively shut down from the weather. If at this point any part of the process is reliant on our MPF, I wouldn't expect to see it myself. Now, if someone else got it and took a looksie for me... 

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    2021 Active Duty Flying Training Board

    in Pilot Selection Process

    Posted · Edited by takingamessage

    1 hour ago, robby8388 said:

    I’ll admit I’ve been sweating the results. I know how my scores stack up to previous averages but I have no clue what is going to happen this year with there being a potential fewer slots.

    I'll be completely honest, I'm sweating mostly because I didn't do my best work. Fact is, my PCSM is coming in below average compared to last year for Pilot, but above average for the rest of the positions - but I wouldn't rate my odds of accepting another position high.

    I'm in this not entirely unique but uncommon position of having been a UPT med-dq re-applying to go back. Of course, that's captured in my form, personal letter, LOR etc which I would say overall are pretty solid. But for some reason, I let myself be convinced that for that reason I didn't need to re-do my TBAS or AFOQT since 1) they were good enough the first time and 2) I was afraid of taking them and getting a lower score. 

    Now I'm beginning to think I probably counted too much on my prior-UPT experience and whole package, and probably should have put more emphasis on the score itself. Of course it's too late now, but I'm hoping this doesn't become that thing I always look back to as an example on why it doesn't pay to become complacent.

    Not that anyone asked... just venting to get those nerves out! 

     

    Edit: on rereading this I'd like to emphasize this ain't a pity party. Just recognizing that I'm sure lots of us are having last minute "what if" thoughts. I will emphasize that any failure is mine and mine alone, of course. And any failure is a growth opportunity and all that good jazz. 

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    2021 Active Duty Flying Training Board

    in Pilot Selection Process

    Posted · Edited by takingamessage

    Here's what I'll do: instead of verifying @AW91 and waiting until I see proof, I'll let the anxiety ruin my weekend. Then on Monday if the results don't come out, I'll just say to myself that of course they didn't and I wasn't worried about them coming out on Monday in the first place of course. 

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    2021 Active Duty Flying Training Board

    in Pilot Selection Process

    Posted

    57 minutes ago, Av8 said:

    That's what I'm expecting as well, although the comment on the board page makes it seem like UFT is all TDY. Looking at the previous UFT forums it looks like we will be waiting awhile until RNLT dates anyway. Cheers and best of luck!

     

    I can at least say UPT is not a TDY, it's a PCS.

    Source: was a UPT stud already but left for medical. Trying for the lucky two-fer. 

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    2021 Active Duty Flying Training Board

    in Pilot Selection Process

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    Out of total curiosity, not that it may matter much at this point - has anyone ever seen a breakdown of how packages are graded? Basically, is it your absolute PCSM that matters, or certain ranges? How is PCSM weighed compared to the rest of your package such as the personal letter, letter of rec, wg recommendation # / # etc. 

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