How to go to UPT once on Active Duty
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone could provide me a breakdown on how the process works once on active duty trying to switch from a nonrated career to rated. Thank you.
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Beavis—Are you currently on Active Duty? If so, typically, AFPC issues the UPT board announcement 3-4 months ahead of the board convening via MyPers (held annually, I believe). The board announcement will have all the pertinent details about the application package, min qualifications, AFOQT, PCSM scores, etc. If memory serves, usually there’s a senior rater endorsement required (first O-6 in your chain of command) as well. Your complete Record of Performance would be included in the package. As always, a great record of performance in as many areas as possible leads to best chances of a pickup.
Other Considerations:
– You’re competing against a HUGE pool of applicants across the AF…but with an established record of performance, which could be advantageous if you’re a rockstar in your non rated AFSC.
– Unlike ANG/AFRes, you’ll be assigned an airframe based on needs of the Air Force (though your UPT performance has a huge influence on this)
– 10-year active duty service commitment upon completion of pilot training versus a 10-year *reserve* commitment when attending UPT sponsored by ANG/AFRes unit.
Hope this helps!
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