Age Waiver
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Age Waiver
Hello guys,
My dream has always been to be a fighter pilot, I regret not going to college before joining the AF back in 2003 but I didn't have the means to pay for college and my recruiter never even told me about ROTC or anything like that. Either way I enlisted and became a Loadmaster in C-17's had a great time for 4 years travelling all over the world. In 2008 I palace chase to a ANG unit and worked a boring admin job for 2 years before I was allowed to get out. At that time i used my GI-bill to get all my ratings and and a college degree. Now I am flying an EMB 145 i have about 800 tt and I like my job, specially the motivation of what is next when I get enough hours and experience.
However I still dream about what would've been to fly fighters.
I just turned 31 last month and I was wondering if there is the slightest chance I could get an age waiver at any ANG or reserve unit to go to UPT. I am a good pilot and I know i can make it!
My dream has always been to be a fighter pilot, I regret not going to college before joining the AF back in 2003 but I didn't have the means to pay for college and my recruiter never even told me about ROTC or anything like that. Either way I enlisted and became a Loadmaster in C-17's had a great time for 4 years travelling all over the world. In 2008 I palace chase to a ANG unit and worked a boring admin job for 2 years before I was allowed to get out. At that time i used my GI-bill to get all my ratings and and a college degree. Now I am flying an EMB 145 i have about 800 tt and I like my job, specially the motivation of what is next when I get enough hours and experience.
However I still dream about what would've been to fly fighters.
I just turned 31 last month and I was wondering if there is the slightest chance I could get an age waiver at any ANG or reserve unit to go to UPT. I am a good pilot and I know i can make it!
#3
Guard or Reserve units are generally the only ones who can get a waiver.
Highest I saw was 35; 32/33 is more common.
Start calling units. Think I'd start with your old unit, if you are on good terms.
Highest I saw was 35; 32/33 is more common.
Start calling units. Think I'd start with your old unit, if you are on good terms.
#4
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Age waivers are out there, but they can be difficult to come by. Having military background and some flying experience will definitely help you get a UPT slot. I seriously doubt you'll get a fighter wing though as they really stick to their guns of 28 or below for UPT. Heavies are a real possibility though.
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