Originally Posted by
Tiger2Flying
I've been doing a lot of reading lately and I wanted to get a few more opinions on what you think or have heard the competitive minimums for a slot in the Air Force are.
I am running close to the end of the age clock and have just begun actively pursuing this dream (I know I should have started earlier).
I have a 4 year degree in aviation 3.93 GPA. I also have a master's degree in aviation 4.00 GPA.
I am currently working as a check instructor at a 141 flight school. I have just a little over 1,500 hours total time and 300 ME.
I have not yet taken the AFOQT.
I just found the web site hamletthouse.com and just reading about training I am even more determined to to realize my dream.
I would appreciate any insight on this matter. My real fear is that with the amount of pilots looking for a job that the minimums to get a slot are much higher than what I have.
Thanks and Happy Memorial Day.
From your post you are motivated and need to be. Get all of your ducks in a row. I would start thinking about a guard or reserve job unless you want to fly a heavy/ tanker or airlift.
The USAF is giving out UAV's now in pilot training. At the drop last Friday in Del Rio, TX, there was 1 fighter aircraft, ,the rest were FAIP,s UAV, RC-12, KC-135 (yes out of the fighter/bomber track). If you want to fly AMC, you shouldn't have any probs for now. Get the ball rolling ASAP for it does take awhile. Hours means nothing and there is and going to be even more so a huge pilot shortage.