The age thing is incorrect. You must be 30 by your start date for UPT although there are waivers. And yes, they do give them out.

The problem lies in the fact that if you go ANG you are not just hired by your unit and sent to UPT. You are given a FC1 medical. This medical is then sent through the unit followed by the State Guard Bureau and then finally the ANGB. This process generally takes a year.

This is followed by waiting for a AMS (Guard) class date. This is your commission. Unfortunately they do not like to load the classes up with pilots and the class start dates are usualy 4-6 months out unless your unit can pull strings or you are age critical. Generally around week 4 or 5 you will find out your class start date for UPT which is anywhere up to another 6 months away.

It is a long process. Units are very picky and preferential. Reserve units are a good way to go as well. You will have to really want it to get it. Just because you are successful in civilian flying does not always translate to AF SUPT. It is the hardest program you will ever take a part in. That being said good luck if you choose to do so but also know that you are not going to just be able to walk in and pick a unit. Many units will have 50-60 apps for one or two slots.

Deep thoughts eh?