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Hello Gentlemen,
I'm a civilian pilot thinking of transitioning into Air National Gaurd. I'm a college grad, with about 650 hours of flight time, with 121 experiance (no big deal). 26 years old. No medical problems on my civilian flying side. Comm MEL instrument. I talked to some recruiters at a wing that I'm interested in. But I'm a little lost in the steps that are needed to get the board, then OCS, Then UPT, and so on (timelines) and any tips to pass the AFOQT. My Dad was a marine and I tried talking to him about the steps needed to achieve this goal but he went through 30 years ago and wasn't sure. Appoligize for the ignorance, but if anyone would like to respond it would be very much appreciated.
I'm a civilian pilot thinking of transitioning into Air National Gaurd. I'm a college grad, with about 650 hours of flight time, with 121 experiance (no big deal). 26 years old. No medical problems on my civilian flying side. Comm MEL instrument. I talked to some recruiters at a wing that I'm interested in. But I'm a little lost in the steps that are needed to get the board, then OCS, Then UPT, and so on (timelines) and any tips to pass the AFOQT. My Dad was a marine and I tried talking to him about the steps needed to achieve this goal but he went through 30 years ago and wasn't sure. Appoligize for the ignorance, but if anyone would like to respond it would be very much appreciated.
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Requirements to get a pilot slot in the Air Force:
4-year degree - Not an issue for you
Private License - Not an issue for you
AFOQT - Schedule with a Reserve/Air National Guard Recruiter
BAT - Schedule with the location that gives the BAT (Your recruiter should be able to hook you up with that individual or set it up for you.
FC1 - Once your scores are back and decent, your recruiter should have no problem scheduling you for this exam.
More in-depth information:
Study the ARCO book, I think it's called Military Flight Exams or something of the like, this will help tremendously for the AFOQT. The Pilot, Nav, and Verbal composites are the most important for pilot selection. You should strive for 80's across the board although it isn't necessary. I had a 54 on my Quantitative composite, and it made no difference. For the BAT, just get a good night's sleep. Apparently, you can take it twice now, whereas before you could only take it once in your lifetime before. FC1, it's a really thorough physical, but is no big deal unless you have bad eyes, ears, or heart. Mine took about 7 hours initially, and another couple of hours for re-testing. It took just shy of 9 months to finally be approved, I did need a waiver for near vision though.
As far as getting on with a Reserve unit (the best course IMHO), you need to get ahold of the person in charge of hiring pilots. I waited until I had taken the AFOQT and BAT before I started calling units, so I had something to talk about. You don't need to wait for the FC1 before you start calling and interviewing. Go and visit the unit several times (one person who was an incredible help to me) told me about every other month on a UTA weekend is a good strategery. You want people to remember your face and name, but you don't want to be a dork that is always hanging around. Dress nice (khaki's and a collared shirt), be respectfull (Yes Sir/Ma'am, No Sir/Ma'am) to EVERYONE, and try to loosen up a bit. They are trying to find someone who will fit into their organization. As I heard on the day I found out I got sponsored "We figured you probably wouldn't give us too much of a hassle or complain alot."
And finally, the process works like this. You get your tests taken, you put a package together to send to different units. If a unit likes what you sent, the will have you come and interview. If you do well in the interview, they will decide to sponsor you. Once you have the sponsorship and a complete packet (AFOQT, BAT, FC1) you will fill out a butt-load more paperwork and that will go off to the Reserve selection board that meets generally in March and September of every year. Once you get accepted there, you will be given an OTS date and eventually a UPT date.
There's lots of information on this board, and you can search and find tons.
4-year degree - Not an issue for you
Private License - Not an issue for you
AFOQT - Schedule with a Reserve/Air National Guard Recruiter
BAT - Schedule with the location that gives the BAT (Your recruiter should be able to hook you up with that individual or set it up for you.
FC1 - Once your scores are back and decent, your recruiter should have no problem scheduling you for this exam.
More in-depth information:
Study the ARCO book, I think it's called Military Flight Exams or something of the like, this will help tremendously for the AFOQT. The Pilot, Nav, and Verbal composites are the most important for pilot selection. You should strive for 80's across the board although it isn't necessary. I had a 54 on my Quantitative composite, and it made no difference. For the BAT, just get a good night's sleep. Apparently, you can take it twice now, whereas before you could only take it once in your lifetime before. FC1, it's a really thorough physical, but is no big deal unless you have bad eyes, ears, or heart. Mine took about 7 hours initially, and another couple of hours for re-testing. It took just shy of 9 months to finally be approved, I did need a waiver for near vision though.
As far as getting on with a Reserve unit (the best course IMHO), you need to get ahold of the person in charge of hiring pilots. I waited until I had taken the AFOQT and BAT before I started calling units, so I had something to talk about. You don't need to wait for the FC1 before you start calling and interviewing. Go and visit the unit several times (one person who was an incredible help to me) told me about every other month on a UTA weekend is a good strategery. You want people to remember your face and name, but you don't want to be a dork that is always hanging around. Dress nice (khaki's and a collared shirt), be respectfull (Yes Sir/Ma'am, No Sir/Ma'am) to EVERYONE, and try to loosen up a bit. They are trying to find someone who will fit into their organization. As I heard on the day I found out I got sponsored "We figured you probably wouldn't give us too much of a hassle or complain alot."
And finally, the process works like this. You get your tests taken, you put a package together to send to different units. If a unit likes what you sent, the will have you come and interview. If you do well in the interview, they will decide to sponsor you. Once you have the sponsorship and a complete packet (AFOQT, BAT, FC1) you will fill out a butt-load more paperwork and that will go off to the Reserve selection board that meets generally in March and September of every year. Once you get accepted there, you will be given an OTS date and eventually a UPT date.
There's lots of information on this board, and you can search and find tons.
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