Joining Air Force
 

I'm currently trying to join the Air Force and am wondering if some guys with some experience can help give me an idea of what my chances are.

I'm 22 and will be graduating this Dec. with a degree in Flight Science with a 3.0 GPA. I have a commercial pl, instrument rating and multiengine rating with 230 flight hours. I scored a 90 on the pilot portion of the AFOQT and a 94 on my PCSM. I have several letters of recommendation from retired Air Force pilots as well as a state rep, and a state senator. I have no record or have had any trouble with the law.

What are my chances of getting accepted into OTS as a pilot candidate?

Do you mean that you have 230 hours of multi, or 230 hours total time? Because the minimum for commercial pilot's license around here (U.S. of A.) is 250 hours if I'm not mistaken....

Not if you're pt141 I believe..

True...If you attend a Part 141 flight school, you can graduate with as little as 190 hrs. I took my CFI ride at 210 hrs TT and the examiner looked at me like there was some kind of mistake:p

OP- Your scores and flight time all look good...But I think you knew that. You will get interviews. However, when you get there, everyone interviewing will also be competitive. You have a very good chance IMO if you keep at it. As long as you are a likable and person, it should be a matter time. Good luck.

Don't know, seems like you have all the necessary elements to be competitive. Am a squid aviator type, now in reserves serving as a head staff janitor-blame taker, but I did spend 21 years in Navy jets. Started as a USAF ROTC who was supposed to go to Vance for UPT. Ended up as a squid in Pensacola.
Good luck, wish you the best. Many good USAF friends. If USAF doesn't look like it may pan out, would encourage a look at Navy and USMC. If you like helicopters, then would open up to looking at Army Warrant Officer.

Best way to discover if you are competitive - in fact, no better way has ever been devised................apply and see if you get selected!

Agree with the posts above; stick your foot in the water and see if YOU like the temperature. A positive attitude and great attitude will go a long way in getting what you want in life!

There is a very informative website about just the thing you are talking about: Baseops Forums

as a matter of fact there is a section called "What are my chances?" - you can see what everyone else has/compare ... in any case you'll see people with a large amount of hours and super duper ludicrous complex performance endorsements not get selected.... and those with 10 hours get picked up.

.......and those that lied about their qualifications and the fact that they got picked up.

Dude, the 2 don't even compare - not even close. For example, I am in charge of hiring for my squadron, and I most likely DO NOT look for the same characteristics as some AD officer accessions weenie.