Herkdrv

You should be fine. My two buds from a previous squadron met at the "I smoked pot line" at the zoo. The zero tolerance is after you are in and get caught. Good Luck!

KC10 FATboy

Tiger, I wish you the best, but here is my opinion.

You have a very good start; however, your package is very aviation "heavy". Do you bring anything else to the table?

The USAF isn't looking for "pilots" or set minimum flying times. It is looking for MILITARY OFFICERS. In the USAF, you are an Officer first, pilot second. At the beginning of your career, you get a lot face time with the shiny new jet -- but that love affair quickly ends. This may or may not be obvious to you.

The board will be looking at the "total person concept". That includes, but not limited too, type of degree, GPA, volunteerism, military legacy, fitness scores, AFOQT scores, leadership abilities or positions held. They will ask the question, does this person have the leadership abilities to be a military officer? And if that answer is yes, then the second question will be "what career field do we put this person in?" Although it might seem obvious to you that you would fit the pilot field best, you may end up getting a non-rated (non-flying) AFSC.

I personally don't think having flying time is going to be a pro or con. I knew people who had lots of flying time and never got a slot. And then I knew CFIIs who failed out of UPT. I'm sure the scoring system will favoribly view your flying time, but don't expect it to put you over the top. (reference the previous two paragraphs)

Lastly, if this is your life long dream, GET STARTED ON THE AFOQT NOW!!! The clock is ticking and you're running out of time. Make sure your package includes your leadership abilities / jobs ... etc.

Good luck!

KC10 FATboy

Ugh! Well, this isn't going to help you, that's for sure. No, it won't necessarily keep you from getting in. But it could be the thing that keeps you from beling selected over another.

Tiger2Flying

Thanks for the replies. I know that the officer is first and the pilot is second in the equation. Leadership has been something that I have tried to keep in my life. In high school I was involved in a lot of leadership activities and that continued into college. In college I was in several leadership positions in my fraternity, I was a resident adviser for 4 years, and I have been a check instructor/supervisor for a year and half. As a check instructor/supervisor I am responsible for 20+ flight instructors and 160+ students. I am also the scheduler for our flight school getting each student a flight slot with an available instructor.

Volunteer work has been predominately through my current job by organizing aviation youth camps for intercity grade schools and supporting the undergraduate chapter of my fraternity as an Alumni Adviser. This probably is not enough volunteer work I know but this is one of the areas of my life I would like to improve by serving my country.

The next Rated Board is not until September I believe. I spoke with the recruiter yesterday and he is currently very busy finishing up the non-rated board applications. He said that June or July is when I will probably take the AFOQT.

Well that is some good news to hear that my poor decisions a few years ago will not DQ me from the process. As a whole person concept I see that this will not look good. However, I am very determined to see this process through. If I do not pass the board that will not be the end for me. Edison failed many times and was not discouraged to try again and I too will try again.

I truly believe that with every negative that life throws my way it is my responsibility to turn it into a positive (to see the light if you will). What I mean is that even though I made a few poor decisions I found something in myself that I did not know I had, Integrity. I realized the mistake I had made. I was angry, disappointed, and ashamed at myself. I asked for forgiveness and was given it along with the gift of Integrity. I truly was blessed through that short chapter of my life and I wear it not as a burden but truly as a blessing. I now fully realize the idea of following the rules and doing what is right all the time even when there is no one there, Integrity.

So, the good news is that I will be able to continue the process. The bad news...none!

Keep it positive!

ZnCrO4

I think I may be in the same boat as Tiger. I have not taken the AFOQT or TBAS. I currently work as a manager for a failing company (not a regional sorry boys you are the only ones in that boat) and want a challenge. In my short career out of college I have excelled at what I do but I want something more. How often to guard units hire pilots of the street? I know pilot time does not matter over 200 hrs but for what its worth I'm 22, 3 types and 800 turbine. Where do I go from taking the AFOQT and TBAS what is the next step towards the Guard?

ryan1234

UAL T38 Phyler had some very wise advice earlier concerning a forum/website baseops.net

Baseops Forums (Powered by Invision Power Board)

They have every possible topic completely covered several times over.... from what color underwear you should bring to OTS, to getting a Guard slot, to mary jane questions...

Everything you want to know can be found about flying with the AF, AF Reserve, or ANG can be found at that website. When/If you go there, search for your topic and read, read, read, before you post. I've gotten all the info I needed without posting anything.

cappelation

3.245 gpa college grad
94 pcsm
CFII/MEI AGI IGI
tons of a awards what not.
guess it really is competitive

KC10 FATboy

What is your college degree?

94 pilot score is pretty good.

cappelation

Bachelor of science aviation professional flight.
i was just turned down A week ago.

fiveninerzero

I really think it is subjective to who exactly is on the board at the time, what their expectations are for applicants, and also the qualifications of the specific group applying at the time which sets the bar.

I know when I was going through the application process, there was a guy with a 99 PCSM that got non-selected. That should tell you something.