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Not yet, and I’m not sure they will with the number of applications. This post just gave me the impression that they’d heard from the recruiters that they’d sent notification to selectees. Possibly misunderstood him though. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

Guys, I lied [emoji115][emoji115][emoji115] I was definitely still holding out hope. I guess I’ll email them tomorrow and ask for feedback. On to the next one! Congrats and good luck to those that got an interview! Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

Nothing from Wisconsin here either, I’m just assuming it’s a no for now, and if I hear different about an interview, it will be some awesome news. I just hope they will be give some constructive criticism if it is, in fact, a no. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

There’s a couple of things here: As for additional things to stand out, I’m in the process myself, so others that have already been success or someone that has sat a board would be able to give a better response. As for flight time, from what I’ve seen it seems like most fighter units have a couple of years of “seasoning” orders. So after flight school, you’d be active at the unit for that time. Still, with fighters, you generally won’t get time as quickly as the heavy guys do. A lot of the guys do have airline jobs in the ANG, but there are also engineers, lawyers, salesmen, etc. that fly for the guard. Without a lot of extra flying, you won’t have an airline job right away, for that you need an ATP. The requirements for an ATP vary depending on your background. 1500 hrs is typical, less if you have a bachelors in aviation. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

I’m in the middle of applying for flight slots with the guard now, so I’m by no means the be all end all of advice, but I’ll give the 2¢ I wish I’d gotten when I was in high school. ROTC or an academy does not even guarantee a flight slot, so if being a fighter pilot is the only career you can imagine and you don’t want to risk being in the military and any other job, avoid those option. That leaves OTS(Air Force), OCS(Navy), AFR, or ANG. A PPL will make you more competitive for all of these options. With all of these options, you’ll know you’re going to be a pilot for sure. What the Navy guy said is true, most of their fixed wing aircraft are fighters. But from what I understand they also have a lot of helicopters, so if that’s not something you’re interested in, it is a risk. With both OTS and OCS, you’ll be battling it out in flight school and active duty. There is risk there too, this is really where the needs of the Air Force and Navy come in. I have a friend that went to the ENJJPT, which is normally expected to have a lot of fighter drops, and there were only 2 guys in his class that got fighters. Your class may be majority T-38s and almost all fighters, or it could be the opposite. I say that all for to get to the point that the only way to GUARANTEE fighters is through the ANG and AF Reserves. Kick Ass in college, do the opposite of what I did. Get a good degree that interest you and do your best to have a 4.0. If you have a passion for aviation and want to fly regardless, consider majoring in it! I didn’t realize that was an option until it was too late. Either way, get your PPL, study your ass off for whichever aptitude test you take (AFOQT or ASTB), or both, and knock it out of the park. Take the practice tests timed so you know what to expect. That’s all a long way away, but from the sounds of it, you have your head on straight and can do well if you stay the path! Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

From my limited experience so far, if the unit isn’t hiring or hasn’t announced a board, they’re less likely to call back. Most of the units post hiring information and the submission packet on their websites. So just keep checking their websites and keep calling! That’s what I’m doing. And good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

Same problem on the iPhone X here too. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

I’ve seen a few units like this. Does anyone have any suggestions of anything that can be done to set yourself apart when you aren’t allowed any face time? Rushing the unit seems like such a major part of the process, that I’m not sure what to do to give myself a better chance with the units that don’t allow visitors.

Haha well lying isn’t an option, I just didn’t know if finding the letter my Dr. wrote last time would be helpful or if they’d even care.

Trying to bump this up. Does anyone know how to handle the situation above?

You should just call or send an email and ask. Worst they can do is say no, better to hear it from them than out speculation though.

Their job listing says you must have at least 90 credit hours and be no further than 1 calendar year from graduating. So I think you’re too far out https://www.187fw.ang.af.mil/Careers/Pilot-Hiring-Board-Information/

If they do anything like the policy or instruction review I’ve seen in the contracting world, as soon as they find an error, they stop reading and send it back. It’s a crazy practice, but it sounds like that could be what happened here.

Speaking of the 187th, does anyone know if they are currently accepting packages and when the deadline to submit is? Their website says they will start accepting packages in the spring of 2018 which has obviously passed. When I called the recruiter down there, he told me to keep checking the website for updates, but that portion of the website looks like it hasn’t been updated since 2017. I wasn’t sure if this years board was possibly being cancelled or something since they’re slated to shift airframes.

Long story short, I was in college a while ago and was in a Navy program. It was cut during sequestration and since I was struggling in school, I was one of the folks that got cut out. All of that back story to get to by question. When I went to MEPS the first time, I said that id been prescribed medicine for acid reflux in past and that caused a stir. I went to a gastroenterologist and had test done and he wrote a letter saying that my general practitioner had misdiagnosed me years prior. Now that I am going through the process of trying to get a guard or reserve slot, I’ll have to go to MEPS again (I last went in 2010) and wanted to know how to handle this? Do I try to find the letter and just take it with me or just wait until I inevitably get the same reaction I did last time and go through all the paperwork again?

I have this same question, I plan to apply for this unit and it is a dream to fly F-22s, but I can’t figure out how anyone can afford it on ANG pay. If you could live on the big island, it seems (fairly) reasonable, but O’ahu seems cost prohibitive if you aren’t receiving BAH or at least COLA. I’m just hoping it’s possible for a married couple.