Flyboy89

Thank you! So if I am trying to get a sponsored board with the Reserves, my first action after getting AFOQT/TBAS retested would then be to network with local Reserve units in the likes that they want to sponsor and send me to UPT. So for sponsored, it sounds like no Reserves recruiter is needed, just for unsponsored there is? What are the differences between the AFR and the ANG in regards to pilot selection, training, etc? Is one better than the other in regards to a career choice?

Hi All, Have some questions regarding pilot slots for the ANG/AFR. Up until this point, I was looking to go AD for a pilot slot if I was picked up through a rated board however; I have decided Reserves/Guard may be better suited for me....mostly that I get to choose which airframe to fly. I just do not know where to start. I am currently 27 and retesting on the AFOQT Aug 4th for a higher score. My plan was to then work with the line office recruiter to prep my package for the next rated board, which I believe is this fall. For the Guard/Reserves, what do I need to do after taking my AFOQT and getting good scores? Do I then need to find another recruiter or is it as simple as seeking out squadrons on https://bogidope.com, prepping a package and sending it off in the hopes that I get an interview? My confusion lies with sponsored versus unsponsored. I assume sponsored is when you get the interview with a squadron, they select you and send you off to UPT for training. Whats the unsponsored route look like then for Reserves/Guard? I do just send in a package to a Guard/Reserves recruiter and go up for that board? That part is a gray area I cannot seem to piece together Sorry for all the questions, trying to get all the specifics ironed out asap since my age is against me here.