I am not a cadet and interviewed in August 2024 and was put on the waitlist in October 2024. Was told 6-9 months. I did not get the 18-month email, but I emailed my recruiter to ask about it, and she led me to believe I may be waiting another 9 months at least, but wait times are for sure 12+ months.

I am now 1600+ Total, 760+ part 135 in a jet, 790 multi, and no failures with ATP-CTP and written complete.