Questions for all fixed wing pilots
#41
I took my EST test at the recruiter and got an 89... probly needs to be way better than that. How do i find out what to study? Do you know of a good way to go about getting civilian training if that will help? I have flown a plane before, a single engine, low wing piper, but no formal training at all.
#42
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Having a licsence is not a requirement unless you are older than 28.5, however having one will only help.
You can get study books all over the net for the AFOQT and similar. This is something that you can only take twice, and you have to wait at least 6 months if you want to take it a second time, so study up. I studied for a year and a half before I took mine and it really paid off (got a very high score).
You'll also need to take various hand eye coordination tests and be able to pass a class 1A flight physical. A local recruiter should be able to help you get started with all this.
You can get study books all over the net for the AFOQT and similar. This is something that you can only take twice, and you have to wait at least 6 months if you want to take it a second time, so study up. I studied for a year and a half before I took mine and it really paid off (got a very high score).
You'll also need to take various hand eye coordination tests and be able to pass a class 1A flight physical. A local recruiter should be able to help you get started with all this.
#44
I know a few people who scored well that way, but chose to study and re-take it. In the end it made a difference for them. Does everybody need to study? No, but when your goal is a flight spot, it helps.
Also, a little flight training can increase your score in the aircraft related sections of the different branch tests.
tip: Don't wait until everything is perfect, just get started and work hard for it. A higher score or flight training might make the difference, but many people have been selected without either. Just do your best, and if you don't make it the first time, try to figure out what you could do to improve your package and try again.
Also, a little flight training can increase your score in the aircraft related sections of the different branch tests.
tip: Don't wait until everything is perfect, just get started and work hard for it. A higher score or flight training might make the difference, but many people have been selected without either. Just do your best, and if you don't make it the first time, try to figure out what you could do to improve your package and try again.
#45
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Theres no reason not to study for it. It won't do anything but help your chances.
Congrats on the area solo. I was flying today as well. Kind of a lousy day to area solo up there.
#46
I don't think that you can contract a Pilot position in the USAF without going through ROTC scholarship...
And if so, its very rare.
Only 2% of the USAF are pilots. Air Force Academy students and ROTC scholars get first pickins.
In fact, these days it's next to impossible to get an officer commission without ROTC/USAF... I forgot the percent acceptance... but its VERY LOW.
And if so, its very rare.
Only 2% of the USAF are pilots. Air Force Academy students and ROTC scholars get first pickins.
In fact, these days it's next to impossible to get an officer commission without ROTC/USAF... I forgot the percent acceptance... but its VERY LOW.
#48
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I don't think that you can contract a Pilot position in the USAF without going through ROTC scholarship...
And if so, its very rare.
Only 2% of the USAF are pilots. Air Force Academy students and ROTC scholars get first pickins.
In fact, these days it's next to impossible to get an officer commission without ROTC/USAF... I forgot the percent acceptance... but its VERY LOW.
And if so, its very rare.
Only 2% of the USAF are pilots. Air Force Academy students and ROTC scholars get first pickins.
In fact, these days it's next to impossible to get an officer commission without ROTC/USAF... I forgot the percent acceptance... but its VERY LOW.
The acceptance into all of them are competitive (a bit less though for USAFA). However, if you join the USAFA you don't have a pilot spot garunteed. You are just garunteed that you have an officer spot given if you graduate. They have limited offerings for what kind of officer (and they have lots of spots for pilots), but it still doesn't garuntee anything.
Look up to see what the Navy/Marines equivilant to the AFOQT is, then do a google search on study books for it. You'll find plenty, then you can study away. Really this is just a small portion. The paperwork and all the administration work is the harder and MUCH more in depth part.
Get with a recruiter. They will be able to assist you on the specifics.
#59
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This is where the recruiter will be able to fill in all the specifics.
Basically you'll need to put together a package with your diploma and a GPA sheet, as well as an AF Form 56, usually a letter of reccomendation and a few others depending on the specific career field you are applying for. Then a board will meet and look over all the packets and select their Officer candidates to go to OTS.
I was 29 when I went in OTS, so you are fine.
Basically you'll need to put together a package with your diploma and a GPA sheet, as well as an AF Form 56, usually a letter of reccomendation and a few others depending on the specific career field you are applying for. Then a board will meet and look over all the packets and select their Officer candidates to go to OTS.
I was 29 when I went in OTS, so you are fine.
#60
PM me and I will do my best to answer your questions, or try to find those answers.