Unsponsored and the needs of the Air Force

[Yaweh]

Hey, I looked around and haven't really found any information directly related to unsponsored UPT students who haven't found a unit being assigned a unit.  So I was selected with a Primary Unsponsored slot and was under the impression that if an Unsponsored candidate does not find a unit to sponsor them, then the Air Force will find a unit for them. Does anyone know or witnessed an unsponsored UPT student have their unit selected for them because they did not find a unit, how did it work? Were they given a list of units that were critically manned and they choose from the list or did the Air Force email them a set of orders with the Unit on it and that was that (How I feel it would happen).  I have a strong feeling that because Unsponsored students automatically track T1's that they would most likely be sent to a Tanker unit or a C-130 Unit, I am not saying this as a negative I am just trying to gauge which units are probably hurting most for pilots in the reserve. So if you know anyone who went the unsponsored route and did not find a unit in time and had the Air Force find one for them if you wouldnt mind sharing your story or theirs I would be interested in reading that, and if you have opinions on what you imagine the Air Force would do feel free to post that also. Thanks

[AH18]

Depending on how well you are doing at UPT, you'll work with your LNO and get a list of bases that are looking for pilots....and track accordingly.  Theres really not much to it.  Just get with your LNO.  You can make a little dream sheet and they can help you get the plane you want.  Good luck!

[Yaweh]

AH18 Thanks for the response! 

[jazzdude]

Still waiting to see the first reservist FAIP

[Hopefulflyer389]

1 hour ago, jazzdude said:

Still waiting to see the first reservist FAIP

Done

https://www.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1160980/reserve-student-pilot-chosen-for-instructor-duties/