flyguyinthesky

Makes sense. And absolutely, I had to learn that lesson from not getting picked up for rated back in school.

Noted, been trying to work on interview prep. In your opinion, what’s the difference between someone you see in a fighter and someone you don’t? I’m a standard 4-year contract, so I’ve got less than 2 left, and I am applying to the AD UPT board.

That’s a good point about using Global, I haven’t been utilizing that like I could be. That’s a bummer to hear about units cutting back. My mentality is definitely “just Fs”, which I know really makes it more difficult. Thanks for the comments though, definitely going to start trying to reach more and pushing for more opportunities to get to know the pilots.

There’s a few personal reasons, but it pretty much sums up to just not seeing myself in a heavy. Chalk it up to the childhood “I want to fly jets” and desiring the mission but there’s a little more to it. I’ve also talked to some people on both sides and visited some AD squadrons and I really jived with the fighter culture better.

Absolutely, and I definitely want to do that. Only issue is so far I think most of the units I've applied to have specified that they're not rushing and not open to squadron visits oddly enough. I've been doing what I can to network over the internet and through connections, and have gotten the chance to talk to some young guys who just got picked up at some of these units, but only here and there. Going to continue doing what I can, I definitely understand that personality and chemistry is huge for guard units, it's just difficult when the first in-person interaction you can get is only if you get chosen in the top 15 of 200+ applications with no face-to-face time beforehand. Any advice on dealing with that?

Howdy all, I'm currently applying to guard squadrons (fighter only) and just thought I'd shoot my stuff out here to get peoples' opinions! I think I'm half decent, but sometimes you need a second opinion. Age: 24 Occupation: AD Lt AFOQT: P: 98 N: 89 A: 99 AA: 98 V: 84 Q: 99 PCSM: 86 (16 flight hours) College GPA: 3.3 - technical major LoR's: 1. Past ROTC Commander O-5 pilot who knows me well 2. Current mentor from my religious organization 3. Current unit commander/boss O-4 Extracurriculars: Informal outdoor sports, drone photography Overall I think my package is pretty decent and I think if I can get an interview I can really shine, but I know there are a couple areas that could be better like my GPA and flight hours. I wanted to get my PPL over the last couple years but life/work got kinda wild. I didn't get a rated slot in ROTC so I've tried building up leadership and professional experience over the last couple years to go for the AD board or a guard unit. Another positive for my package is that I already have a lot of the things done that a selectee would have to do (i.e. commission, flight physical, clearance, etc) so I'm hoping that appeals to some units who don't want to risk selecting a lemon who can't get a clearance or something. I'm also very familiar with the UPT process/timeline. I know fighter units are stupid competitive with easily 200+ applicants for a single slot, but I'm confident I have a shot if I can get an interview. What do you think my chances are?

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Also following, good luck to everybody!