Taraxes

Not a troll, but go off. This is the first account I’ve ever made, not even a dude, just a girl. A bit let down to know my scenario sounds unbelievable though, so there’s that 😅

I definitely appreciate the reply, sir, and I know you're absolutely right about my chances. I never thought I'd fall into anything other than the long shot category. That said, I will keep trying anyway until there's nothing left to try, because I need to, and because it's not like I can become any less of a fighter pilot than I am right now (insert self-effacing chuckle). I don't have money to throw at it anyway, so won't lose anything other than some free time and a little pride 😉

I'm a 34F. I took the AFOQT once rather last minute without having time to study, so plan to take it again this year (Pilot 91/CSO 75/ABM 92/ Acad 64/Verbal 86/Quant 41). I'm open to ANG, Reserve and AD. I know I need an age waiver/ETP. I have 16.5 flight hours and have soloed, but no PPL, and no real way to finance one since I'm still working on my degree (B.S. Aeronautics). Will be taking the TBAS soon as part of the AD process. I'm currently working on my AD app for next year's rated board. I'm watching Milrecruiter, though fighter squadron selection boards are now few and far between. One of my biggest obstacles to the ANG route is that I run a business for my living that requires me to be on site at night, so I can't make trips to rush squadrons that are further away than a day trip. Obviously if I was selected, I would dissolve the business while waiting for OTS, but for now my son and I need a stable income. For volunteer/extracurriculars, I'm the primary Aerospace officer for a Civil Air Patrol squadron. I'm healthy, feel amazing, and work out 6 days a week. I know this is a long shot, with every odd against me just about, but I'm committed to trying every possible opportunity, in hopes that someone will see potential and will take a chance on me. I absolutely know that heavies would be easier, but I want to fly fighters more than anything in the world, and I just can't accept that there isn't a way. Not yet. (I'm aware that even those tracking T-38s are still ending up in heavies lately, but that's out of anyone's control. I'd be thrilled to track T-38s, and worry about the rest later). If you've read this far, I am so appreciative of your time, and would welcome any and all advice you can give me.