Rated2014 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 The wait is harder now... Before, I was just thinking "we'll hear something when we hear something." Now, I can't help but think "what if I just didn't get it and that's why I'm not hearing anything?" Happy thoughts. Happy thoughts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaintainerMade Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Padre said: $30 says we don’t hear anything today. Learned my lesson and cutting my losses at $20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iFly18 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Rated2014 said: The wait is harder now... Before, I was just thinking "we'll hear something when we hear something." Now, I can't help but think "what if I just didn't get it and that's why I'm not hearing anything?" Happy thoughts. Happy thoughts. My feelings and thoughts exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padre Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 $60 says we don’t hear anything today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rage W. Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 From my commander: "I had FSS here pull the “secure” PDSMs today and it wasn’t there. That’s where they originate from...so not sure where the other info is coming from." Maybe next week??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeafChief Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I assume If the list doesn’t come out tomorrow, this was all a joke and we played the fool for the last 6 months.. side note, walked through the Air Force Museum today, so that didn’t help at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC2112 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 37 minutes ago, Rage W. said: From my commander: "I had FSS here pull the “secure” PDSMs today and it wasn’t there. That’s where they originate from...so not sure where the other info is coming from." Maybe next week??? Well if someone on this forum has already found out the list must be somewhere out there. 6 minutes ago, TeafChief said: side note, walked through the Air Force Museum today, so that didn’t help at all... I’ve refused to go anywhere near there since submitting my package. Seems to be a lot of Wright Patt people on this forum haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rated2014 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Not board related, but I just talked to an old instructor from Randolph and he said they're looking at adding it as a UPT base as early as this summer. They currently have PIT there, but want to add an undergraduate class. It's not official yet, but it's early enough to potentially be starting up with this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeafChief Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 16 minutes ago, Rated2014 said: Not board related, but I just talked to an old instructor from Randolph and he said they're looking at adding it as a UPT base as early as this summer. They currently have PIT there, but want to add an undergraduate class. It's not official yet, but it's early enough to potentially be starting up with this board. I’ll happily fall on that sword... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptapplicant2019 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I can't think about anything past tomorrow... Really hoping I don't regret not finishing my PPL 😖 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFTapplicant Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Geesze guys your making me feel bad! My PCSM is horrendous, I just hope I was able to get selected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rated2014 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I feel good about my PCSM/PPL, but I partied hard in college and got a whopping 2.5 GPA... 😖 Hopefully the other parts of our packages far outweigh the bad. If I don't get picked up I guess it's even more flight hours and start a masters for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC2112 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I really hope I don’t regret dishing out 1/5 of my salary for the year on a PPL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFTapplicant Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Guys I got a PCSM of a 11, but was previous enlisted aviator. Not sure if that means much, but let’s hops it does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rated2014 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) 29 minutes ago, MC2112 said: I really hope I don’t regret dishing out 1/5 of my salary for the year on a PPL. Lol. My thoughts exactly. At $100 and hr, it's an investment I really hope to get back tomorrow. 26 minutes ago, UFTapplicant said: Guys I got a PCSM of a 11, but was previous enlisted aviator. Not sure if that means much, but let’s hops it does. I mean, we've seen pilot selects in that range before! Did you log combat time for your AF215? That's another bean I'm hoping helps me; I've pulled a decent amount of it for my two years Edited January 6, 2019 by Rated2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFTapplicant Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 17 minutes ago, Rated2014 said: Lol. My thoughts exactly. At $100 and hr, it's an investment I really hope to get back tomorrow. I mean, we've seen pilot selects in that range before! Did you log combat time for your AF215? That's another bean I'm hoping helps me; I've pulled a decent amount of it for my two years No I didn’t. But my LOR reflected that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rated2014 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Thankfully it's people grading our packages and not an automated system. The LoR and personal letter may be the saving grace for a lot of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjpoole741 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 27 minutes ago, Rated2014 said: Thankfully it's people grading our packages and not an automated system. The LoR and personal letter may be the saving grace for a lot of us. Yes, thank goodness for the whole person concept. My PCSM score was not the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC2112 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Went from horribly anxious watching the Eagles, to overjoyed, then right back to anxious for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjpoole741 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 17 minutes ago, goddard15 said: I think the distribution of pcsms is not at all normally distributed but probably bimodal between people who do and do not have a PPL / lots of hours. The data they provide which presents the mean, max, min is hard to interpret. My guess is there are peaks around 55 and 85 but I haven’t looked at their PowerPoint slides recently (not an applicant this year). A histogram would be awesome because although someone’s pcsm may be above the min they really have no way of knowing how many people near that pcsm ever get selected and whether or not to invest money on hours. I had a pcsm of 17 and spent a lot of money to improve my pcsm last year. I think the money invested isn’t a waste though. It’ll help prepare you for training. I didn’t have any flight hours when I applied, but I’ve been taking lessons since. So much to learn. It’s intimidating for someone without prior experience/PPL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptapplicant2019 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 29 minutes ago, jjpoole741 said: I think the money invested isn’t a waste though. It’ll help prepare you for training. I didn’t have any flight hours when I applied, but I’ve been taking lessons since. So much to learn. It’s intimidating for someone without prior experience/PPL. Agree, I made a conscious risk to only get 11 hours, put me at an average pcsm with a good career record/LOR...hopefully it doesn't bite me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjpoole741 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, Uptapplicant2019 said: Agree, I made a conscious risk to only get 11 hours, put me at an average pcsm with a good career record/LOR...hopefully it doesn't bite me Sounds like you’ve done your part...good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxDonutxx Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Last year's application I had a 93 PCSM, 3.0 GPA, over 100 hours civilian, over 350 combat hours, O-6 LoR, and an EQ check ride in my current aircraft as a Nav. I better get good news. My commitment ended almost 3 weeks ago. The Air Force will have no pilot or Nav if I don't get selected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahoguy Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Public release date is updated to 14 January on the AF portal page. Let's hope notifications are coming down today for realsies! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingSquirrel Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 @Padre got a wager for us today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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