Im currently making the transition from SNA to SNFO after attriting out of helo advance, and was wondering if anybody on here has the made the transition either in primary or advance and could give some insight into that process. I figure from all the training I recieved as an SNA it should help in NFO training, but at the same time I've had some IPs tell me that NFO training is harder. Im guessing because you have to be running the entire show/ mission since your not at the controls.
Consider it a compliment. It means CNATRA sees good airmanship and officer qualities in you and feels you're worth keeping in aviation. They're under no pressure to try to polish turds. My biggest piece of advice is to go into receive-only mode and learn what they teach you; don't try to rely on what you've learned to date.
I was just wondering if you could tell me how long after OCS did you have until API? What is the usual time? I am applying as NFO for my first choice since I failed the depth perception test, NPQ me for NA.Tough break brother. I'm in the same boat (but on the green side), 20/40 but NPQ'd from SNA for a weird eye condition. I don't know yet what it's like being an NFO or even what the training is like but I do know that the SNA NPQ disappointment goes away. I switched my contract to ground after I was disqualified for SNA rather than take the NFO slot I was offered- lucky for me I came around before it was too late. I'm at NAS Pensacola now waiting for API and I couldn't be happier. I'm focused and ready to start training, and if I'm gonna be a fo then I'm going to be a damn good one! Keep a positive attitude and don't lose sight of your goals... you really think watching jets get launched from a carrier is going to feel better than actually flying inside one?
Two things: he hasn't posted since mid-2012, so you may be waiting quite a while for him to reply; and assuming he's not still in Pensacola, he went through API several years ago, so his info may be outdated. Permit me to steer you to this thread for this particular question:I was just wondering if you could tell me how long after OCS did you have until API? What is the usual time? I am applying as NFO for my first choice since I failed the depth perception test, NPQ me for NA.
I appreciate that information! One more quick question for you, how much does it cost to get the doctor to look at it, and if I have already submitted my package, if I pass the civilian depth perception test; do you think I would be able to put SNA on my application in time for the supposedly february board??Two things: he hasn't posted since mid-2012, so you may be waiting quite a while for him to reply; and assuming he's not still in Pensacola, he went through API several years ago, so his info may be outdated. Permit me to steer you to this thread for this particular question:
http://www.airwarriors.com/community/index.php?threads/oharp-to-ifs.42327/
Wait time for API will be the same regardless of designator.
Also, since you mentioned depth perception, I'd recommend you consult an optometrist for a second opinion if you haven't already. A lot of people have trouble with the AFVT machine used for depth perception testing at MEPS, myself included. I went to the local optometrist and had him conduct the Randot test, which is basically a book you look at while wearing 3D glasses to see which dots are raised. Just saying, if depth perception is the only limiting factor, and they had you use the machine that you press your face against, it's worth looking into. Best of luck.
For the cost, I don't recall offhand, I'll look into it and get back to you tomorrow. After you get it tested, have the optometrist write out the test results in letter format, something like "depth perception tested, 9/9 on the randot (or up to 40 arc-seconds or however they measure depth perception), no defects noted." Have him/her sign it, maybe put it on their letterhead so it looks legit.I appreciate that information! One more quick question for you, how much does it cost to get the doctor to look at it, and if I have already submitted my package, if I pass the civilian depth perception test; do you think I would be able to put SNA on my application in time for the supposedly february board??
Why would the pre-op refractive error matter if one could achieve 20/20 after surgery?I would say be happy. I got PRK and am seeing 20/20 but was told my pre-op refractive error was too high for SNA/SNFO. I was hoping they would let me slide for SNFO and I would have loved that but that didnt happen. At least you got NFO my only option maybe SWO.
Why would the pre-op refractive error matter if one could achieve 20/20 after surgery?
Maybe, or perhaps just another method to weed people out.When it comes to medical on just about anything it is not just how is it now, but how bad was it. This includes eyes, knees, shoulders, etc....... This may have something to do with potential problems down the line, but people that get paid lots of money figure that one out.
Maybe, or perhaps just another method to weed people out.