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This made me laugh. I’m exactly the captain who was late to rate (more time in my previous career field/ AETC than as a Pilot) and currently in PIT (been here for over 6 months). I highly doubt I will make major and was really banking on getting out. I’m fcked

Thinking about transitioning to the Reserves as an IP for the T6. In the application it states that if selected, instead of the traditional “1 weekend a month/ 2 weeks a year” as an AETC IP I would be required to work 6 days a month. Anyone currently an IP at a UPT base got any info on this? Also trying to work as an airline pilot as my full time but worried about the commute. For those of you in the airline industry how do you manage the commute? Thanks!

I’m just guessing but… Results were posted last year in April. I TDY’d to PIT in June and won’t even finish the program till Feb which will be after the close out of my last PRF. I.e my PRF will be the same as last year (or worse) with nothing to add. I won’t be an instructor on the PRF.

I will be done with PIT and at my UPT base for about 5-6 months before I punch out. My plan is to build that rapport. As for getting my R-ATP for sure! My goal is to try and fly my ass off right before I do get out to get as close to 1500.

Good morning all, First off I apologize if this isn't the right forum for this but I need some advice on how to proceed with my situation. I am currently an AD O-3 with approximately 3 years of flying experience (late-to-rate), and have already been passed over for Major on the initial attempt. To make things more complicated, I am currently at PIT with my graduation date not slated till about Jan-Mar, which will have been passed the board convene date for my second look. If passed over again I will TRY and find a flying job in the civilian sector, but due to my current hours it is making it difficult for me to find a job (TBNT from United through their UMPP). I have about 1000 hours with maybe another 200-300 hours before I separate. My current plan is to find a T-6 reserve unit and hope they hire me on AGR orders for a year or so to build hours, or maybe go to a Guard or Reserve unit where my old MWS. How should I go about contacting the potential guard/reserve units? What advice, if any, do you have for someone in my situation?

You are correct in that the only way they can keep you is by promoting you. Via congress if passed over twice you are allowed to “punch-out” regardless of ADSC, whether you are offered continuance or not depends. The only kicker with continuance is whether the severance package is offered to you or not upon departing the Military. To be honest I feel like I have more control in my situation than I have ever had before. The “worst” that could happen is getting promoted and having stability at a job for another 6 years or so. And the best is getting out before my ADSC is up (2031)…

Thanks for the info

Has anyone ever heard of an instance where an officer writes a letter to the board to be non-selected for promotion, and still gets promoted?

Did you get to choose that 1 month after results came out. Or did AFPC give you a date?

Not sure if anyone is still looking at this thread but the same exact thing just happened to me. Using this previous post I was able to get a lot of really awesome information. My plan is to send a letter to the board asking to “not-promote” then leave the military. A question for all you who have done it: Does the member get to decide how much of those 6 months before separation you get to have? Or does MPF give you a DOS within 6 months? Is Palace front a viable option as you are given a DOS? *Disclaimer I’m a late-2-rate pilot that got passed over for major the first board and still has 7 years on my ADSC.

Good morning all, Board results were just announced and I was one of the unfortunate ones that didn’t make it. Had about 24hrs to soak up this information and I think it’s time for me to start thinking about what’s going to happen next in my life. Here’s some info about my career so far. Commissioned 2015 and went to a non-rated career field. In 2019 I decided to apply for the Late-to-rate boards and got picked up as an early Captain. Currently in a flying unit flying the best MAF aircraft out there (IYKYK). A basic AC with about 1000 total time (UPT/Current MWS). I had an assignment to be an instructor for UPT leaving for PIT in a couple of months, but then I got the news. Ive already been asking around on how to navigate through this, but being this is a pilot forum I’m thinking of taking my talents to the civilian sector. I heard that if I don’t promote next time around (or decline promotion) I can get out without finishing the rest of my ADSC (2031), is that true? Also do yall believe I will still be sent to PIT knowing that my “next look PRF” will be comprised mainly of PIT? I know I will have to talk with my CoC and probably legal for definite but I wanted to get y’all’s insight. Finally, can I still get hired by a Guard or Reserve unit and not have to finish my ADSC if I turn down promotion? Thanks yall -Rick

Heading to XL in June, married but SO won't be accompanying me. What is the best way to live on base and collect some BAH that is legal? I've heard you could get a few roommates and get a place on base housing splitting the costs. Thanks in advance.

Just got my RIP for UPT. PDD 10 July Laughlin. No IFS cause of PPL

Still nothing on my end as well. My PDD is coming up in March. I talked with my functional and they said it new orders should generate and replace your old ones. Talked with AFPC and they are still matching and generating RIPs on their end. They also said if you dont receive something in the next week or two give them a call.

Anyone not received a RIP yet? Or notification of their base or RNLT dates? Still waiting on mine, but I did have orders previously generated from my current AFSC.

Upt Select PCSM: 70/82 hrs (PPL) Pilot: 67 Age: 26 1Lt

i have about 10 names ranging from last names "L to N" DM me for more info

So i was just told that I got UPT and CSO is there a discrepancy somewhere here? Do they give you choices? I really hope its not just CSO...

Good afternoon all, Does anyone know how backed-up it is to start training at each of the Pilot bases. I've heard from a friend that an individual who got picked up on last AD board is still waiting to start at her previous base (Cross Training). Thanks in advance. -Mike

Might have been answered in another thread but does anyone know if your AFOQT score affects what track you go towards while you are in UPT, or is just how you fly? I know guard units look heavily at Pilot Scores for their selection process. -Mike

So let me start off by saying that I am currently an Active Duty 0-2, and all i want to do is fly. I have close to 4 years in and with another 1.5 years left on my ADSC. 26 yrs old and no medical conditions. I have applied for the 2019 AD UFT board with hopes of getting picked up. During this process, almost all of the pilots whom I work with were telling me about applying to become guard. From what i hear the OPS tempo is much more chill, UPT is less stressful (know what platform already), and the Qweep (additional duties outside of flying) are negligible compared to AD side (Biggest upside according to them). From their advice i am now looking to apply to some units close to home. My question, for all of you who have been through it before, is the guard really like these fairytales the pilots are telling me? Ideally i would like to have an airline job while doing the whole "part-time traditional gig". Would the guard put me on active orders for a year or so to build hours after UPT? Afterwards would i be competitive when applying to these airliners? Finally, does anyone have any good templates to use for a Resume/Introduction Letter? Thanks in advance. Of course this is assuming the fact that I get picked up for either AD/Guard pilot slot.

Man, Reading all the stories on here sure brings a damper on my scores. I originally took the AFOQT in 2014 and got a 65 (pilot), years later I decided to take it again and just recently got a 67 (this was after a bit of studying , about a month or so). Currently I sit around a 53 with my flight hours (30hrs). I have yet to retake the TBAS (which I think i would do better alot better than my first attempt on). And I wanted to apply for the 2019 UFT board. I have 2 options that I see... 1) Pass on this board and try for the next board after I retake the AFOQT. That being said I will PCS during that time and have to spend at least 1 year TOS before I am eligible to reapply. So im looking at the 2021 board. 2) Just kill the TBAS and get my PPL and increase my flight hours (realistically 61-80hrs range) and hope for the best. This would probably bring me around the mid 60ish range. 2b) If I do get a rated position other than pilot accept it and in 2.5 years retrain to the pilot career field. Thoughts?