Self doubt is a huge obstacle to overcome sometime. I know it’s something that I’ve had to do. And am still trying to overcome it sometime.
Just apply. You’ll get the call and the interview. PM me for a gouge if you’d like.
As for a good time to come? For me it is. I live in base. I thought the training was good. I got a line after 2 months. YMMV. There’s certainly some things that could be improved , and it is kind of a gamble to that they will, but there is a huge upside I think.