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Remember this word for word. You’ll be saying it again in an interview. I believe in you [emoji1430] Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

They’re wrong. Referencing my own 79 (previous system) at zero hours and another’s 82 at zero hours. Under new system, seen two 90’s at zero. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

The max PCSM at zero hours is like 90 right now. Before the change it was in the 80’s Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

Just a heads up… no PPL means very *unlikely* to get an interview. It does not mean impossible. Be great in all areas you reasonably can control! Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

How long after NGB approval did you get notified of training dates? Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

Updaté for the bros. Enlisted Guard fighters AFOQT/TBAS: August 2020 Board: June 2021 Hired: June 2021 IFC1: February 2022 IFC1 Approved: March 2022 Sent to NGB: March 2022 NGB Approved: ?? OTS: ?? UPT: ?? Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

#1 What up. I’m 27 and just got selected back in June. You’re plenty good. #2 I’m from Florida but hired in Cali. Especially for fighters, the expectation is that you move there. So be prepared to find a civilian job in the new locations. Also make sure you understand that for fighters you’re looking at about 5 years of full time training with 2-3 of that being at your new unit. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

Sounds like a combination of cover letter/rushing/personality meshing. Cover letter: might want to adjust to what gets the attention of the specific unit Rushing: most important thing you can do Personality: your vibe has to mesh with them Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

Prior Service - Enlisted Guard fighters AFOQT/TBAS: August 2020 Board: June 2021 Hired: June 2021 IFC1: ?? IFC1 Approved: ?? NGB Approved: ?? OTS: ?? UPT: ?? Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

Majority of fighter squadrons I’ve been in contact with (including who I got picked up with) are 2-3 years Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

Awesome!!! Glad your retake paid off! Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

Ask within the first sentence. Visiting is key! Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

1) How important is the recency of Letters of Recommendation? I am very happy with mine however they were written about a year and a half ago. Should I update them? -Not important. Some boards will specify they need to be within like 6 months or a year. A year and a half seems like a long time. I’d recommend getting them updated. Make sure they’re personalized for each location in the “To” line. Easiest way is to just get permission from the people who wrote them to make small edits as necessary. 2) Has anyone used the bogidope consulting packages and if so, are they worth the money? -I didn’t and I got picked up. The biggest thing you can do for yourself is visit squadrons in person. That will do more for you than anything else. That said - if you feel you need that extra boost and have the funds for it, do it. 3) I have called most of the units I am interested in with very little luck. Should I continue to call or are units trending away from taking cold calls? -Don’t stop calling. Keep going until you get in contact with someone and are able to schedule face to face time with them. Final word of advice is that your cover letter is probably the most important part of the package. Having perfect scores and background doesn’t matter if: 1) Your cover letter sucks and you can’t convey how bad you want to fly specifically for them, their mission, and how you’d make a good fit 2) You don’t visit in person Consider your package just “checking the boxes”. The real test is visiting in person and getting to know everyone. Making sure you “fit” with the culture. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

1. 82 pilot - 86 PCSM 2. 97 pilot - 97 PCSM Both @41 hours Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

Awesome man!!! I hope to be in your shoes soon enough! Although my first application, the VTANG happens to be my #1 choice. Stoked to get the chance to socialize with them in person pretty soon. Hope UPT is going well for you. I’ve heard from a couple of people COVID has been messing some things up over there. See you in the skies one day! Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

Yeah, I was fortunate enough to do very well on the TBAS. A lot of preparation paid off! Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

It’s something they just recently were able to put together (literally like a week ago we finally got the word). You should be able to email the POC to join in on the specific dates they’ve laid out! Vermont has very strict travel restrictions though, so something to consider before making any plans. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words. It’s been quite the journey. Even thinking about competing for these spots is honestly a dream come true for me. I hope I can earn the privilege to fly for our country!

94 PCSM @21 hours, 99 @81-100 and 97 Pilot AFOQT TBAS will make a massive difference Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

**Goal:** Fly fighters for the guard/reserve (preferably F35 or F16) and support these technologies as an aerospace engineer on the civilian side **Personality:** Resolute, sociable, resilient **Degree:** B.S Aerospace Engineering (Partial Masters) GPA: 3.3 **AFOQT:** P97, N89, A79, V67, Q81 **PCSM:** 94 w/ 21 hours (99 81-100) **PPL:** Trying to finish, although I might not be able to afford it. I've already started solo's **LOR's:** Ret 06 F18 Wing Commander and Lockheed Director, Ret 06 First B2 instructor pilot and B2 Operations Group Commander and current Test pilot, Current 06 Squadron Commander **Age:** 26 **Experience:** * 3 years of technical engineering experience with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Sparton Defense and Security supporting 4th and 5th gen aircraft * Advanced Tactical Missiles * F35 EOTS * Northrop Strike Systems * Maritime warfare technologies * Senior Airman USAF Reserves * Technical lead * 5 EPR rating * Supervise task and general career development for new airman * Undergraduate Teaching Assistant * Aerospace Structures * Tutor (physics and calculus) * Over 10 students successfully scoring over a B * Undergraduate Researcher * Aerospace Structures and Materials focus (Thermal barrier coatings) **Honors/Activities:** * 1x Operations Group Airman of the Year * 1x Squadron Airman of the Year * 1x Squadron Airman of the Quarter * 2x Airman of the month * 1x Superior Performance Award * 1x AFAM in progress * 1x Msgt Steven E Auchman Leadership Award * President of morale club * Elite cheer leading scholarship * High school wrestling assistant coach **Most proud achievement:** Getting my GED after dropping out of high school for financial reasons. It gave me the ability to pursue my dreams of becoming a fighter pilot in the reserve/guard, and work as an aerospace engineer on the civilian side to develop these military technologies Please be critical in your feedback. I greatly appreciate any advice/suggestions to accomplish my dream of flying as a fighter pilot! Are there any things on my background I shouldn’t bother mentioning? Things I should highlight on? Any tips? P.S - Visiting VTANG here in two weeks and I’ve heard nothing but great things about them. Looking forward to rushing my first squadron! May be a stretch, but If you’re gonna be rushing as well feel free to hit me up if you want to link up with someone. I’m looking in to checking out the area the Friday prior :) Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app