

pwaterman
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How can I make my application more competitive
You’ve pretty much got it all covered! Would strongly recommend attaching a picture and creating a binder any time you go in and rush so that people can not only pick up and read about you, but also put a name to a face.
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If fighter units are what you’re interested in it’s really good to get out early and often as they tend to have significantly more rushees than heavy units do. It can take multiple hiring cycles before they have a spot open. So even if it’s “too early” right now, by the time you’re closer to finishing your degree, the timing might work out very well.
Husky -
My understanding is that this is a process that is being rolled in as there are 2-3 different UPT syllabus’ taking place amongst the three bases. Columbus and Laughlin are for sure starting to implement the new training program, but I believe Vance is still sticking with their current syllabus. I’m sure that is going to change soon.
IHC_Nole and C.J. -
You will attend the entire program regardless of previous experience. But I will add that this is changing quickly and this could easily change.
C.J. -
Yes you can live with dogs. I can only speak for Vance, but you could either get an apartment off base or apply to live in base housing. On base housing they will charge you BAH w/dependent rate.
JVestal8, Pipes and 2 others -
TBAS Scoring - Best Score or Latest Score?
TBAS is latest score. AFOQT is super-scored. Info from my friend who took the TBAS a few weeks ago.
Sharky -
pwaterman replied to the discussion IFC-1 in the forum Air Force 6 months ago
Typically your sponsoring unit should pay for that. You wouldn’t go until after you got picked up for UPT spot.
slippinjim -
Finished up with UPT not too long ago. Current UPT environment seems like it is literally changing every day. At the moment, if you were to go to UPT being hired by a Guard/Res heavy unit you would likely do T-1 only track. There is a program at Vance and Columbus called XPW (Accelerated Path to Wings) and it’s a (I believe) 9 month, T-1…
Beav and GuardPuller -
pwaterman replied to the discussion The best way a college student can go about flying in the military in the forum General Discussion 7 months ago
The best way a college student can go about flying in the military
Unfortunately there’s nothing that could guarantee anything. You never know what could get in your way that could cause something to change. I’m not too familiar with the Marine program, but have heard that if you sign your contract and later cannot become a pilot for whatever reason you’re on the hook for a job of their choice.
My advice to…
Allen -
pwaterman replied to the discussion Timing on Joining Air Force Reserve/Guard in the forum Air Force 8 months ago
Timing on Joining Air Force Reserve/Guard
No problem! Feel free to shoot me a message if you ever need help with anything!
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