QUAG

2 MQ-9 guys from my squadron got picked up last year. Both graduated flight commanders about to meet their major board. 99 Pilot/90 PCSM ENJPT select. He was prior enlisted pushing 32 years of age. 99 Pilot/99 PCSM Del Rio select. Normal ROTC dude. Applied 5 times before being selected. I don’t necessarily agree that they are hesitant to let RPA dudes cross train. We are at over 100% manning for the career field and they have a significant legacy pilot shortage. I think it comes down to luck and a nice package so to speak.

2 Fridays down 3 Fridays to go I am hopelessly opportunistic about a release the week of 24 Jan. “End of Jan tentative release” is about as vague as we can get.

It’s tough to say. 80% of the people from my career field get picked up. I think what helps rated to rated as a RPA dude is I have already been through DOSS, I’ve made it through T-6 and got an instrument rating from the AirForce. I don’t know what the non rated stats are. But I see a fair amount of non rated selected on the board results in years past. It could very well be 50/50.

Only 3 more weeks of possible a possible release! im a current MQ-9 instructor Pilot at the schoolhouse. Shoot me a message if you have any RPA questions.

We’ve survived the first technical week of January! I reviewed results from the previous years to try to collect some truth data. 2021 16 FEB 2022 11 JAN 2023 10 JAN 2024 25 JAN note that these are the official posting dates. WG/CC’s have access up to 7 days prior to this posting date. Hang in there dudes and dudettes! nervously, QUAG

I am in a very similar boat this year. Only applicant at my Wg so 1/1 strat lol. 99 Pilot score, 94 PCSM with no PPL. I’m a MQ-9 Evaluator pilot with 700 combat hours and 1300 total hours. I’m hoping the board saw that and would take away that having a PPL adds little to me as a candidate. I set the expectation of 31 Jan, however it’s driving me nuts already. Making it to the end of this month is going to be a doozy! Im glad im not the only one suffering haha.

This time next month we will know! what bases did you list as your top preference and why? I was Sheppard, CAFB, VAFB, LAFB I want to fly fighters, Sheppard is the best place to do that! CAFB is close to family, VAFB seems less sucky than Del Rio by the sea.

We are one month closer to results being posted! if you can get it out of your cranium, you’ll be surprised how fast time goes! May you and your families have a Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year!

It is up to the AFPC gods. It’s a big lift to get this published. I've seen results published the second week of January and the third as well. Have your expectation be EOD 31 January. In the event it publishes sooner, it’s just icing on the cake!

Board process started today and goes until Friday! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

I think this will depend on when IPT actually starts up. From my very brief research 6-9 minutes reading the draft of the requirements. It sounds like a candidate will show up regardless of what ratings they possess and prof advance through training to their specific skill level. do you know when the first class of IPT is expected to start? Did CAE keep the contract in Pueblo Co? BLOB: I believe PPL’s won’t be as heavily weighted. But can still be used as a tie breaker as it shows investment and ability of some degree.

Good luck! my first time my scores were average. I had a Pilot score of 78 and a PCSM of 76. I was number 3 at the Wg. I was a non select. I took this last year to really work on my application. I retook the AFOQT as a senior captain. I felt like Billy Madison in my testing center with all junior enlisted testing to commission. I was able to bump my scores to a 99 pilot, 92 PCSM and earned the #1 Wing strat. I sincerely hope this is enough to get me across the finish line for this year!

Of course! It’s generally quiet until mid November when the board meets, then quiet again until late December lol. I’m expecting 250-300 applicants this year with 70-80 slots. Is this your first go at it?

Thanks dude! I appreciate your kind words! Hopefully this is the year!

I heard the same. A mentor of mine was on the last 2 boards. He told me that he’s expecting 70, maybe less. However hoping for more!

A place to share information and talk about the FY25 UFT board.

Anyone tracking a forum for the board starting November this year?

I firmly believe they will drop it on the 29th to CC’s. Any sooner would be a treat, however they said late January, and they’ve held true to that.

Update posted. Looks like another week and a half. F in the chat.

Being an Instructor in AETC will do that to you. 🤷🏼‍♂️

A buddy of mine got selected last year. He is currently at UPT. His neighbor is the wing exec and she discussed it with him. I wouldn’t have texted my wing exec, and my sq cc if I didn’t believe him. I have no reason to believe that this guy would ever lie to me.

Heard from a friend that WG CC’s have it. Verifying with our group exec, he’s reaching out now. Will report back as I know more. nervously, QUAG

With my knowledge on how fractions work. It’s safe to say 50% chance phone calls are happening this week! Good luck to everyone! Live-Laugh-Toaster Bath QUAG

For me, a call happens a week before any lists are published. I’m antsy and just want an answer as to yes or no. I’ll happily speak to my boss if it saves a week of anxiety.

Anyone hear anything?