2022 Active Duty Flying Training Board

[TrashPanda]

Does anyone have any intel on how often someone lists CSO as #1 on the board? How much weight does the rank order have on the selection process? Does having CSO at number 1 put me over someone who has it at 2, but has a better package otherwise? I obviously am shooting for CSO due to various factors.

[UFT2022applicant]

That's a really good question and unfortunately I don't have any insight.

I do wonder how they would weigh a highly qualified candidate that doesnt make the cut for a #1 pilot slot (with CSO #2) compared to someone who listed CSO #1.  It makes it even more difficult because it can be impossible to discern those that don't intend to accept anything other than pilot, potentially bumping folks out of CSO that had it listed number 1.  

But in two weeks our fates will be decided!  Sucks we have to wait another 2 months to find out haha. 

[TrashPanda]

It's board month y'all! Good luck to everyone. 

 

Based on intel that I received from AFPC, number of slots they need to fill across the board are up while the number of applicants are lower than last year.

[TrashPanda]

On 8/29/2021 at 5:39 PM, UFT2022applicant said:

I am curious, if you have an FC1 stamped approved, are you still required to go through MFS?  

 

First time applicant!  Only 6 short weeks until apps are due!

Yes, they will require you to go through MFS unless you are selected for ABM or CSO, or already received your FC1 at WP w/USAFSAM.

[UFT2022applicant]

10 hours ago, UCThopeful said:

It's board month y'all! Good luck to everyone. 

 

Based on intel that I received from AFPC, number of slots they need to fill across the board are up while the number of applicants are lower than last year.

What's the source of this intel?

[TrashPanda]

AFPC/DF2PROM

[Init2]

Assuming we all get something here, when do you expect to go to training?

[TrashPanda]

10 hours ago, Init2 said:

Assuming we all get something here, when do you expect to go to training?

It all depends on the training pipeline, age of the applicant, PPL/no PPL (for Pilot/RPA selects), etc. A lot of factors go into it. Most of my intel is from previous years threads and some people I personally know. 

There are some people who had nearly a year wait from selection to departing for their assignment at UPT. People who have a PPL have a higher likelihood of being put in an earlier class and in turn PCS before others. URT is all TDY from your current duty station for current AD members. UCT now does their own form of IFS at NAS Pensacola.

[TrashPanda]

Happy Board Week Everyone!

[Init2]

I suppose they already know who has been selected. This is going to be a rough wait ahhhhh

[BANDIT_K]

It is crazy to know that the selects are probably (mostly) selected at this moment. Been trying to apply for 4+ years now and finally got my app in so I’m grateful to be in the pool. Good luck to everyone! 

[scat]

Perhaps not strictly for this forum but spare some thoughts for our fallen brother. A lot of us could be there soon. 

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2021/11/20/laughlin-air-force-base-identifies-student-pilot-killed-in-t-38c-mishap-friday/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=Socialflow+AIR&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR3ORMNzwndIb4Rgt1CuqHMLV6mSfRkwFsBZ92HXlJ5NSLWE1XjLHPSsj2A

[TrashPanda]

On 11/20/2021 at 12:16 PM, BANDIT_K said:

It is crazy to know that the selects are probably (mostly) selected at this moment. Been trying to apply for 4+ years now and finally got my app in so I’m grateful to be in the pool. Good luck to everyone! 

Now just the old hurry up and wait game. 

[Init2]

We are in December now! Anyone getting anxious?

[BANDIT_K]

18 hours ago, Init2 said:

We are in December now! Anyone getting anxious?

Not too bad now. Ask me come February when the list hasn’t been released and the CC still hasn’t called me into his office lol. 

[scat]

21 hours ago, BANDIT_K said:

Not too bad now. Ask me come February when the list hasn’t been released and the CC still hasn’t called me into his office lol. 

Ay we’re all gonna make it! Ya just gotta believe 🛫

[URTHopeful2021]

Hey guys I got selected on last years board for RPA and currently going through training. Feel free to reach out  of you have any questions and best of luck on the release. 

[Init2]

I read through last years thread, it seems like we could potentially start seeing some results in the next week or two. Maybe they'll try and release results before Christmas since they're such nice and accommodating people.

🤪

[CoolCar]

On 12/10/2021 at 1:57 PM, Init2 said:

I read through last years thread, it seems like we could potentially start seeing some results in the next week or two. Maybe they'll try and release results before Christmas since they're such nice and accommodating people.

🤪

Hopefully!  I got the notice my TFCS waiver was approved 16 Nov.  The email said to expect results from the board mid-Jan '22.  

[Init2]

How’s everybody hanging in there? 

[TrashPanda]

How’s everybody hanging in there? 

Just shoot me an email with a yes or no already!


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[Arkbird]

Just hoping the results don't get delayed a month. I heard last year they took a long time to release. 

[BANDIT_K]

I know a guy who got a pilot slot on last years board who was not notified in person nor on the list when it dropped but was actually selected from the board. He found out days later I believe. Imagine that roller coaster of emotion lol.

[scat]

That’s wild, did they tell him if he was an alternate?

[UFT2022applicant]

Hey all, so it sounds like we will either be hearing next week or the week after. Official documentation is in routing for final approval before push. 
 

Source: Reached out to AFPC and received the above this morning.