Mussels
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It depends on if you already have UPT dates. If you are interested in working as an instructor or pipeline pilot while you wait for your dates than I think it is probably worth it. You will be getting all of your ratings at UPT, so if you are going after it just to have it on your license before you go then I don’t think it is worth the time and money. If it were me, I would only work on getting them if you plan on using them now. If not, just wait for the airforce to give them to you.
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I was 22 when I rushed both fighter units and heavy units. I ended up getting an alternate pilot slot with a unit and they ended up hiring people who were in their upper 20s rather than me. They told me that they are looking forward to hiring me, but because the other candidates were older than me, it meant that they had less time to reapply because of age restrictions. I on the other hand, I have plenty of time to come back and reapply to the unit. This made the older candidates more of a priority than me. Being young is a really good thing! But at the same time, you may find yourself passed over because of it. And again, it depends on the unit. Good luck!