Now for my next question. I have seen that there have been a few individuals who have been selected "off the street" for a pilot slot. I have the dedication, work-ethic, grades, and physical condition to be a viable candidate however I cannot compare myself to others without having taken the ASVAB/AFOQT tests or obtaining my PCSM.

I do plan on having these tests completed along with my PPL by this upcoming summer. And my 4-year degree finished by May of 2012. If there happen to be any boards inbetween June 2011/May 2012 (hoping that a unit would select me knowing that I would graduate within a year) then I will apply and hope for the best.

I do not expect to get a pilot slot as a civilian during my first interview but that does not mean I have a negative attitude. I will hope for the best and try my hardest to obtain it and if I do then that is amazing.

My question is... if you were in my shoes and should not get selected for a UPT slot by the time graduation rolls around would you opt to going enlisted (consider officer route since I'd have my 4-year degree) and be a member of the unit until you can prove yourselve worthy of a unit?

Also, if I do not get selected to any base I apply to for UPT I would most likely stay around my hometown and go enlisted there. The closest unit is in Portland, Oregon the 142nd Fighter Wing. What position would benefit me most from trying to go enlisted to pilot? Or should I try to get a loadmaster position and relocate?