Originally Posted by
galaxy flyer
From personal experience, I beg to differ. My unit was sending 1-3 UPT pilots per year and only a few were turned away. Big IF, you have to be qualified (tests and physical) and determined about serving in the unit. I can’t help it if you don’t pass the Flying Class I. Scores are up to you, read the prep books.
Flight experience, you will need for a truly off the street applicant—PPL and 100 hours will do. No flight experience candidates tend to come from the enlisted ranks, especially enlisted aircrew. They’re known quantities, have verifiable records of military aptitude and internal recs.
AFRC turned back 22 slots last FY, odds are in your favor.
GF
This is all true in today’s age. If you have a College degree, a PPL and basic experience, some descent scores on tests and are medically qualified, and most importantly, a real desire to be a in that unit, you have a very good chance of getting hired. You could almost definetly get picked up unsponsored in AFRC.
There is a shortage (at certain units) and AF needs bodies. The catch is the process to get to the interview can be frustrating and daunting when your off the street and really have no connections in. Hence, you really gotta want it because that part is not easy. But, many do it every year and it’s completely feasible for most who qualify. If I could figure it out, so could almost anyone else. Anyone who reads this and really needs help, PM me and I’ll help you anyway I can.