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AFRC Unsponsored Board
Hey folks,
I was looking to connect with someone who’s gone through the AFRC Unsponsored board process. The recruiter I’ve been working with mentioned it to me in passing, and I’ve read about it on MilRecruiter, but I’ve got some questions about actually finding a unit if you get selected unsponsored and how that process works.
Specifically: how receptive are units to bringing on unsponsored folks? Do the units have to have a current or upcoming hiring board, or can you essentially go anywhere because you have the UPT spot already? And how long it takes to get an OTS/UPT if you take the unsponsored route.
Thanks!
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I’ve worked unsponsored AFRC as both a coach and as a hiring manager (before coaching).
Knowledge of the program is super variable amongst the ANG/USAFR units. The ANG hasn’t done a great job of educating units on the opportunity sponsorship offers. But there are a few units that will definitely sponsor candidates.
My recommendation is to have the conversation with prospective units first (before applying to USAFR UFT.) The best way to set up this convo is as an alternate or non-select.
“Hey Johney you were a great candidate but competition was fierce. We would have loved to hire you but right now you’re our alternate.”
“Okay totally understand, we’ll What if I got a USAFR UFT slot and you all sponsored me? Would you be willing to bring me on that way?”
“Absolutely!”
“Okay I’ll send you some background information on the program and I’ll get the paperwork ready. Do you have time next week to reconnect?”
“Wednesday at the golf course.”
“See you there!”
Cheers!
Husky
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I think this is right in line with what I expected and my course of action moving forward. I’m just about wrapped up with my application and will be putting in for individual units, but as things shake out with rush/interviews, unsponsored may be the good move later down the line
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This is a really good way of looking at this opportunity and something I wish I knew about when I started my search! Great insight here.
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Someone else might be able to jump in here, but I had heard the USAF was having trouble with funding for the FC1 Physical for Civilian applicants hoping to go to pilot training unsponsored. If you already have the FC1 Physical, then there is no issue; but for off the street applicants, you need the FC1 before going to an unsponsored board
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I just applied to the last board in October as an unsponsored candidate, still waiting for those results. But my recruiter said I had to wait until after potential selection by the board to go get my FC1, but maybe that varies case by case. All I had to do was MEPS and all the paperwork.
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@luke.beer This is in line with what my recruiter has told me as well. Best of luck on the most board!
Have you started rushing units yet? I would love to hear about your experience unsponsored if you’ve started
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What are the requirements to be eligible for the Unsponsored Board?
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