Huge congrats to Graham Allgood on earning a KC-135 slot with the 72nd ARS.

He put in the work, prepared the right way, and showed up ready.

Selection boards reward clarity, preparation, and composure — and he brought all three.

Proud of you, brother. Well earned. 🇺🇸✈️

#Mastermind #BogiDope #EarnedNotGiven

All,

Shout out to Cage for highlighting the recent contract awarded to US Aviation Academy as the new home for IPT earlier this week. With a plethora of recent questions on what IPT will look like, I wanted to double tap on some content goodness. See the below link for a link to their website and the a little bit more on what IPT will…

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US Aviation Academy Awarded $835 Million Contract by the United States Air Force for Initial Pilot Training - US Aviation Academy

Flight Training Part 141 vs. Part 61: Why Choosing the Right Flight School in Denton Texas Matters for Flight Instructor Hireability

Join me tomorrow 5 PT and let’s talk about anything. Apps, interviews, LORs, war stories. Whatever is on your mind.

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Big news for those who are looking to head off to pilot training. I’d expect many of you to be spending time at one of these locations as the USAF finds ways to augment UPT.

http://www.aerotime.aero/articles/us-aviation-academy-air-force-pilot-training-contract

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US Aviation Academy wins $835M USAF pilot training contract

US Aviation Academy has won an $835.6M US Air Force contract to provide early-stage pilot training through 2035 under a long-term agreement.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our end-of-year survey. We truly appreciate your time and thoughtful feedback – it plays a key role in shaping how we move forward to improve the experience we provide the BogiDope community. Our team is pouring over the data and will keep you updated with the planned improvements as we move…

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BD Fam, do you find yourself asking “Well, what now? What do I do to make myself 1% more hireable every day? What can I work on while waiting for a board/deadline/job opening?”

I recently found myself asking the same questions. I felt that the paperwork and administrative aspects of my package were solid, but that my interview strategy…

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2025 BogiDope & MilRecruiter Survey

Complete this quick ~7-minute survey and you’ll receive a $25 BogiDope credit as a thank-you for helping shape the future of BogiDope & MilRecruiter in 2026. Early-Bird Bonus: Finish the survey by 12/19/25 and you’ll also be entered to win … Continue reading

A BogiDope Hot streak!

Another big shout out to Sebastian D., who was recently hired to be one of the next great Rescue HH-60 pilot’s in Alaska with the 210th RS!

Congrats and looking forward to big things from you!

So we all know that even though the official “ineligibility” age is 33 for UPT, squadrons typically aren’t even giving you a look if you’re anywhere close to that. Some squadrons have explicitly stated that you shouldn’t even apply if you’re over a specific age because they won’t give you an interview (I have seen as young as 27 formally,…

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So this article should really say “USAF fighter force finally gets bigger.” Looks like we are at the bottom and climbing out. A moment we’ve been waiting for.

Husky’s spicy take: We’ll buy more iron each of those years. No way we buy that few F-35 (LM will throw a fit it production goes from 100->50)

Husky super spicy take: It will be great…

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Another BD win!

A little delayed, but big shout out to Adrianna, who was recently hired to be one of the next great Viper Drivers in Toledo with the 112th!

Congrats and looking forward to big things from you!

Yes please!

We’ll keep an eye on this – talk about living the dream.

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/29/usaf-pilots-training-ifts-italy/

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U.S. Air Force Student Pilots Will Train at the International Flight Training School in Italy

For the first time the U.S. Air Force has chosen a foreign school to train its pilots, with the first 10 students arriving soon in Italy. The Italian Air

Huge shout out and congratulations to William Millet who crushed his interview and was selected to fly with the Vols! @WilliePete. Your life and career will be one incredible ride, kill it!

Test Pilot School

Absolutely a thing in the National Guard. A guard baby from my unit just graduated from the course a few months ago

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPB8JjxDjTM/?l=1

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Sam Eckholm on Instagram: "This isn’t just about flying jets. It’s about pushing the limits of what’s possible. Get ready to go inside the @usairforce’s elite Test Pilot School. 🎬 Sept 27 | 12PM ET YouTube | @sameckholm"

5,760 likes, 52 comments - sameckholm on September 24, 2025: "This isn’t just about flying jets. It’s about pushing the limits of what’s possible. Get ready to go inside the @usairforce’s elite Test Pilot School. 🎬 Sept 27 | 12PM … Continue reading

Meanwhile in the Marine Corps

400+ applicants for Hill’s F-35 UPT board earlier this year. Check out @Rain ‘s latest episode where he interviews three members of the hiring board, including the board president.

You’ll get a unique inside look at what stood out (good and bad) during the application process (including rushing) and ultimately what led to selecting who they…

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