[Post-Select Pre-MEPS Process (ANG)]

1 hour ago, GDAL said:

Dude...you got hired. Friggin' show up to drill and get your shit done. The guys hired in on my board who aren't willing to commute aren't nearly as far along in the process because they don't show up to drill. It's all about face time with the right people.

Thanks. I didn't know you can just "show up."  They didn't let any applicant show up to visit before the last board. Not a single interviewee was let on base prior to the interview. I think you're right though. I gotta just show up and make it happen. I'm not local but a 2.5 hour drive isn't bad at all. Thank you, sir.

[Chances for heavy unit?]

To both of y'all above. I can't speak to age waivers; however there is a thread for questions regarding them. 

All I can say is if you want it, go after it, apply to as many units as you can. Never give up. Good luck. 

[Post-Select Pre-MEPS Process (ANG)]

Hey all- I'm an off the street select at an ANG unit. 

I was put in touch with the unit's recruiter and had one conversation with him about a month ago. I still haven't heard back. I haven't provided him any additional documents either.  This is all pre-MEPS/FC1.

Do you have any suggested plan of action if you were in this situation?

I know about the waiting game, but when phones go silent, and emails aren't responded to I get anxious.

I am considering waiting another month and then reaching out to the pilot hiring board and the chief pilot.

Any suggestions? Should I call the other recruiters at the unit? In the mean time I'm finishing the last hours of my PPL.

 

[Off the Street Pilot Select - Enlist First to MEPS, etc?]

I am a civilian off-the-street pilot select for an ANG unit.  I've been transferred to an enlisted recruiter because he said I need to enlist first to go to MEPS and then go to Wright-Pat for FC-1, and then my packet will be sent to NGB.

I was wondering if this is an aberration or if this is typical. 

I will be going this route regardless, I am just curious. Thanks in advance.

[Chances for heavy unit?]

Hey all thanks for your replies and support. Just wanted to let you know I was picked up by a heavy unit. I think it was the interview that sealed the deal. To anyone in a similar situation just keep getting after it and your time will come. I talked to units that told me I need my PPL, I need to retake the AFOQT, I need to enlist first or I wouldn't qualify for this or that reason. Just keep sending out apps, visiting units, and interviewing to raise your chances.

[Chances for heavy unit?]

First post here.. I have another question related to the thread topic.

AFOQT: Pilot 98, Nav 97, AA 59, V 73, Q 48
PCSM 80, 28 hours
GPA 3.4 non-STEM
LOR's O-7, O-4, civ supervisor, initial CFI
Age 27.5
Good civ leadership experience

I'm currently working on my PPL. I began training this summer; I just switched flight schools today because the plane has been down for over a week and it has not been helping. I will now be flying 3+ times per week in a high wing Cessna.

I have 2 interviews scheduled this month, and I am waiting to hear back from a unit.  While I know I am going into these interviews with an inherent disadvantage, I have been told that regardless of the turnout I will be getting useful interview experience, which I have been getting.

Is it unheard of for guys like me to get picked up? Should I hold off on sending any more packets out until I get a PPL? Thank you in advance.