Originally Posted by
MikeF16
I submitted my application around 9 August last year. Here is the information you asked for, I hope it helps.
Approximately 3300 fighter/trainer hours, most of that PIC, about 1/2 instructor. IP in T-37, T-38, and F-16. F-16 SEFE for 1 year, DO for 2 years, chief of safety (interim) and chief of flight safety for 1 year, never a chief pilot, a little over 100 civilian hours, CFII, no type-ratings. High school GPA 3.14, U Iowa Electrical Engineering 3.09, Masters from ERAU 4.0. 3 speeding tickets, last one was in 1997, no accidents/incidents/Q3s. No nepotism, 2 internals, 4 externals from commanders and former coworkers who are now at other airlines. Retiring 31 December, listed availability of 15 September (and due to some unexpected leave, I'm probably going to have to push back my availability date 1-2 weeks).
Do everything you can to get the earliest class you can. One class difference of 30 slots (per class) could really make a significant difference for your entire career. Reserve/Lineholder, Better Schedule, earlier pay raises - the seniority issue never ends.