because thats how things work man...

this... it's best to worry about the things we can control. As long as our package is turned in, FCI complete, developed a plan for UPT (and have a backup plan too), civie job lined up or at least prepped, moving arrangements figured out, family on-board for whatever happens... we can drive ourselves nuts doing anything different.

In my opinion, which means nothing at best, AFRC wing/sq CCs are in possibly the toughest situation any has ever been in. Sequestration is still on the table (even though it hasn't happened), active duty is downsizing and encouraging qualified (A/Cs, IPs) to go reserve, airlines are hiring for the first time in a long time, Total Force Integration (TFI) is ill defined, at best, wings are losing planes or changing airframes and AFRC/HQ doesn't want to lose their UPT slots.

So essentially, CCs have increased requirements from TFI, less flying hours from sequestration to meet the increased requirements, qualified pilots coming in (who probably have a bro or 2 already in the squadron), senior dudes who would rather retire than activate again, if TFI is what they say it is, many units changing airframes or losing squadrons completely and have to make current pilots happy, and lastly they have to continue to hire as they have traditionally done in the past. They probably don't have the time or clarity they want to fulfill their UPT slots. I am sure their manning documents are as fluid as they have ever been.

The good news for us, it sounds like anyway, is that if our package is turned in and ready-to-go the odds are good we'll get picked up, regardless of age waiver (100% hire rate in FY14 summer board and it sounds like they are demanding more candidates from recruiters for FY15). Timing may not be perfect, but f*** it we'll be meeting good dudes and flying planes in a couple months. The other good news....Browns are beating up on the Bengals right now! Good luck

Edited November 7, 201411 yr by Go Falcons

Well said Falcons.

And the brownies look damn good!! Woof woof

One of the units I've been speaking to basically said that they want to hire and are working the issue with the big wigs. It'll figure itself out eventually.

has anyone heard any updates about the board?

The board is scheduled to meet Jan12-13 with a new package deadline of Dec 18th.

Bringing this thread back up!!!

application deadline is tomorrow. Does anyone have any latest or greatest ?

Are they accepting non-sponsored applicants?I just put in my OTS package, and I have all my paperwork ready to go. If someone could direct message me contact information for a recruiter, maybe I could slip under the deadline crack (probably not)

Look up and contact an Air Force reserve officer recruiter in your area and explain the situation. It won't hurt to try for sure!

Will do! Looked but didn't see much listed but I'll contact the 514th at McGuire

Has anybody heard any news from the board?

I heard earlier this week that the board was postponed again. I guess it was held up for only a week but will still convene this month and we should have results early February... Anyone else hear anything similar to this?

I heard this week it was going to meet the 15th ? Where did you hear this from? As long as it meets soon lol

I heard this it was going to meet the 15th ? Where did you hear this from? As long as it meets soon lol

I heard this week it was going to meet the 15th ? Where did you hear this from? As long as it meets soon lol

I heard this it was going to meet the 15th ? Where did you hear this from? As long as it meets soon lol

I just spoke with my recruiter. She told me the board already met, so results should be out within the normal timeline. Good luck to you all!

The two week mark has arrived . Anyone have any news ?

My recruiter said results will be released Monday 2 Feb. Good luck to all!

My recruiter said results will be released Monday 2 Feb. Good luck to all!

Ooh a date, Dun dun duuuun! I heard first week of Feb. My recruiter also said that usually they don't notify the sponsored applicants of selection and that they wait to let the hiring units give us the good news. Hope my unit POC is checking his email that day!

Another week! Brutal. Was hoping it was this week. Uh I should know better by now .... Patience lol

My recruiter also said that usually they don't notify the sponsored applicants of selection and that they wait to let the hiring units give us the good news.

That has been my experience. Promotions, commissions, competitive retraining, etc. usually flows through command channels for the announcement.

My recruiter said results will be released Monday 2 Feb. Good luck to all!

Can confirm for unsponsored applicants. Expect notifications early next week.

I know I'm pretty late to posting here, but I heard another unsponsored board will be held in April. Does anyone have a contact I should get with to get my foot in the door/apply for the board, or do I need to go talk to a recruiter?

Still no word yet.

Still no word yet.

Same here. Anxiously waiting.

Ya man. DDay is here. And fading fast still no news

My recruiter said results will be released Monday 2 Feb. Good luck to all!

Psych!

Still no word yet.

Still no word yet.

haha maybe they had a snow day

Did alot of people actually hear it would be today? Or was it just a couple people who heard from a recruiter that it "should" be today?

I had heard realistically mid-Feb before the units/recruiters actually got the word, but again that's just what one recruiter told me...at the end of the day, they only know soo much and everything changes every few days in this game.