I've been working with an AD recruiter for a few weeks now and she says the chances are a little better than that. Of the non-prior applicants there was a selection rate of just over 30% last year.

In my case she said there was a selection rate of over 70%. I am prior a prior service crew chief with flight ratings. I think the biggest factor in who gets picked up is how personable you are and how persistent.

Hope this helps a little. Your chances of getting picked up are a little better with AD I would think.

The only thing you can do is your best. Don't take no for an answer. If you run into a medical glitch, ask and get a second opinion. Keep your nose clean. No alcohol or drug hits. Get in the best shape you can, not only for yourself, but for your job. Do some community service. Work on your resume and get some quality references. Get the best grades you can in your senior year. Keep bugging the hell out of the local recruiter. Remember, most local recruiters ENLIST people not COMMISSION them as officers. If he is promising that you'll attend pilot training, run, run as fast as you can. Nobody can do that. Go see your local R.O.T.C. recruiter anyways. You never know what stupid program the chair force has running these days. Keep flying but don't put yourself in debt. Even is R.O.T.C. can't help you, they know who can and perhaps might recommend you. Don't be afraid to ask for something. Debt is bad anyways and it also can hurt your security clearance. CFI is good, but remember, the chair force doesn't hire pilots, it hires leaders. Oh yeah, DON'T join if you can't handle not being sent to UPT and end up flying a desk as a cop, maintenance officer, or even worse a paper pusher in finance. It doesn't care about your desire to fly. The needs of the chair force come first -- even if you are the best candidate at the right place and right time. Never forget, assuming you do get in, the officer corps and senior enlisted corps is all about politics. Watch your back, fly like someone is always recording your every move, and maybe someday you'll have a clean record and you can fly the friendly skies.

Anything just message me. :)

You have no clue dude.

A wise commander once told me to be 1. humble 2. approachable 3. credible.

You have none of the above. And yes, I loved flying the Viper. And yes, I was in the guard. And no, I didn't think I was the greatest thing since sliced bread, but I loved the mission and loved what I did. And my active duty brethren are just as talented and sharp a group of pilots.

Very well said.

I'm more than a bit familiar with the current USAF pilot training act, and conversant with regards to the flight screening program. Shoot me a note if you've got questions.

And having flown big airplanes, fighters, and trainers, I'll say there's all kinds in all communities. A smattering of jerks and a preponderance of good ones throughout. Sort of like the rest of life, but better.

A little sensitive today Scrap?