I did not get my first choice, so I am trying to determine if I want to accept CSO. My scores were 92p/83pcsm. I just retook the TBAS and have a 92p/94pcsm. I would like to think those numbers would guarantee me a slot next year, but looking at the wide range of selects I am not so sure. If I accept CSO I would be able to apply one more time without an age waiver. I am trying to determine if I should go for it next year or take CSO since being a CSO helps with the package and offers a great backup position!
I’m sure opinions will be split on this, but as folks have said previously numbers alone are no guarantee of a UPT slot. Personally, I’d only accept CSO if you’d be happy serving out the full ADSC as a CSO; only accepting it as a hopeful step to being a pilot could just lead to disappointment and being stuck in a career you don’t really want to be in, so I wouldn’t accept it. But if you’re happy to be a CSO, I say go for it!
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I’m sure opinions will be split on this, but as folks have said previously numbers alone are no guarantee of a UPT slot. Personally, I’d only accept CSO if you’d be happy serving out the full ADSC as a CSO; only accepting it as a hopeful step to being a pilot could just lead to disappointment and being stuck in a career you don’t really want to be in, so I wouldn’t accept it. But if you’re happy to be a CSO, I say go for it!