Definitely not! Guard/Reserve units see having a PPL as a sign that #1 you have the willingness/drive/ability to accomplish something like that. And #2 having a PPL is a good way to make sure applicants are serious about flying, and have potential to do well as an Air Force pilot.

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.

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.

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.

You will attend the entire program regardless of previous experience. But I will add that this is changing quickly and this could easily change.

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.

TBAS is latest score. AFOQT is super-scored. Info from my friend who took the TBAS a few weeks ago.

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…

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