I would say if you do not plan on improving your ASTB scores you should take this opportunity. It doesn't seem like many 6's were selected for SNA. I am by no means the expert on this but if you want pilot, study like crazy and crush the ASTB and only apply SNA.
I think you can also still keep your OCS date for SNFO and try to apply for SNA on the next board and if you're selected switch positions, there is someone on here that did that, I don't know if they are staying SNFO or made SNA however.
You are right about 6's
There was a person last board who was SNFO and tried for SNA on the next board and was turned down for SNA, it seemed from the comment that the board turned them down because they had been seen for SNA prior and given a N.
If a person selected for a designator goes and retakes the ASTB it invalidates the previous scores and is supposed to invalidate the selection
Quick question fellas. I was picked up for NFO and feel truly blessed to be given this opportunity but my preference was pilot. I was encouraged to apply for both but I have also read if I turn down this opportunity I will be less likely to be picked up for NFO in the future.
I can finish up my private pilots license before the next board but am not sure if I want to retake the astb as I’m decently satisfied with my 6/6/7 and am not sure if I can do better. Would I be an idiot to turn down this opportunity and try again for a pilot slot? Also did anyone get picked up for pilot and nfo? I was under the impression that you could get picked for both but looking at the list I’m not sure to is is the case. Any insight would be helpful! Thanks guys!
If you really want to go for SNA you would need to turn down SNFO, retest and be able to get 8's or 9's on your PFAR
They used to pick people for SNA and SNFO, now it is has been either or.
I and others have always told people if you want to be a SNA don't put down SNFO.
In my opinion you are better off sticking with SNFO given your scores.