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One other thing I would add is, if you’ve only been at it for a year and a half. Don’t lose hope, a lot of guys have been rushing and applying to unit for well over 2-3 years. This is a exercise of perseverance. It took me about 1.5-2 years to get hired. If this is something you truly want to do keep at it and keep rushing units and showing face (like others in this thread have mentioned)

Timeline Active Duty Marine hired by Guard fighter unit AFOQT/TBAS: Jun 2022 Interviewed: Oct 2022 Hired: Late Oct 2022 IFC1: Dec 2022 DD 368 Submitted: Dec 2022 IFC1 Approved: Jan 2023 DD 368 Approved: Feb 2023 Gained: Oct 2023 ARB/AO Package Submitted: Oct 2023 ARB/AO Approved by NGB: Nov 2023 OTS: N/A IFT: N/A UPT: Feb 2024 Sheppard AFB

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Since we’re on the topic of SERE, I’m coming from the AD USMC to an ANG unit and have already gone through SERE with the Navy, does anyone know if that satisfies the USAFs requirement? Or will it have to go to USAF SERE too?

No ETP for neither Age or TFCS? Where did you hear this from?

Hey all, Attached is a snipping tool of the AFMAN 36-2100 talking about age and TFCS eligibility requirements. I just want to confirm that the way the AFMAN reads, for Guard units as long as you are younger than 33 when the individual unit announces their hiring results you will not need an age ETP? Got hired by a Guard fighter unit a few months ago and wanted to confirm the age requirements. Thanks.

Is there a currency requirement for skipping IFT with a PPL or greater? I’ve seen in various places that your last flight had to be within 5 years. Is that true or as long as you have it are you good?

Agree with the first two replies to this. I’m on the older end as well and was recently hired by a guard fighter unit. What I’ll add is to check out the AFMAN 36-2100. It very clearly explains the age limit and the ETP process. Getting gouge from unit hiring sites is good but going to the source can provide more clarity. Understanding the policy and the reference that the policy is found in does two things, first it helps you speak intelligently in an interview to how your age can be an asset and it also shows units that you’ve done your homework and are willing to put in the work to help the unit with the ETP to the max extent you can.

Anyone heard anything back from the 190th FS outta Boise, ID?

Short answer: Getting your instrument might make you “stand out” a bit more Longer answer: While the “whole person” concept is a thing, keep in mind, the chart that you keep referencing is just a chart, it’s statistics and averages. Focus on what you can control (Test scores, letters of rec, aviation or personal experience) and let go of the things you can’t (Slots available, timing, needs of the AF). Granted I’m coming from the Marine fighter community however being a good or great tactical aviator takes more than just test scores, GPA, college major or where you went to school. Some of the best pilots I know have non-ivy league, non-STEM backgrounds that worked hard and had grit and passion for tactical aviation.

Another thing to consider if you’re that concerned about getting a “guaranteed” flight slot is the Marine Corps. It’s not the typical path people think of but they do give out “guaranteed” flight contracts prior to joining. Just food for thought. DM me if you’re interested in that.

From the feedback I received from the 176FS, they were filling a “wash out” slot and needed someone right away. Obviously this is all subject to change, but sounds like they’ll have another board (open to civilian and military) late next year. As for test scores, obviously work to maximize your scores but I wouldn’t get wrapped around the axle with numbers and scores. As we’ve seen from the last 176th board, they hire for a variety of reasons so every board is different and what/who they’re looking for is different every time. Keep applying and pressing on.

Yeah, some insight from a guy in the squadron, each board member has about 25ish candidates to go through and call so I think they’re just making their way down a list.

Yes, got emailed last Friday to setup a time. My interviewer told me to expect hearing back about in-person interviews around Aug 10th. The new timeline for the board is Sept 10-11th. Of course, all of this is subject to change.

Looks like the 159th FS sent out phone interview invites and TBNT messages. Good luck to those who got phone interviews and for those that got TBNT keep pressing forward.