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Joining the navy!
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If you met all the requirements, then you wouldn't need a waiver. The bottom line is that unless you commission prior to your 27th birthday, you won't be qualified for a pilot slot and you won't get a waiver for that.
So, if this is as important as you say it is, then you need to start planning on a way to graduate and commission before your 27th birthday. On a side note, if being a part of naval aviation has truly been your life's dream, why are you graduating from college at age 27? You're already five years behind the power curve.
So, if this is as important as you say it is, then you need to start planning on a way to graduate and commission before your 27th birthday. On a side note, if being a part of naval aviation has truly been your life's dream, why are you graduating from college at age 27? You're already five years behind the power curve.
That's because I went through some things like hurricane sandy messed me up real bad.
I can try the army,marines or Air Force. They have some good programs.
I can try the army,marines or Air Force. They have some good programs.
Whatever you decided to do, good luck.
Thank you.
It's going to be really hard but by next year summer I'll know for sure which branch I'm in. I spoke to a navy recruiter and all he was trying to do was get me enlisted. He said the BDCP program was still available. Anyways, are you a pilot?
Is prk okay for any of the branches?
It's going to be really hard but by next year summer I'll know for sure which branch I'm in. I spoke to a navy recruiter and all he was trying to do was get me enlisted. He said the BDCP program was still available. Anyways, are you a pilot?
Is prk okay for any of the branches?
exNavyOffRec
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Trying to get you enlisted, that sounds like an enlisted recruiter that has "some" knowledge of officer programs, a true OR would try to get you to go enlisted.
BDCP is still on the books, but not used, so technically it is still available, but they don't put anyone in the program, easier to leave it on the books but empty than make it go away and try to bring it back later.
PRK is acceptable for at least the USN and USMC, there is a 6 month wait after surgery before you can submit an application, and to submit an application you must meet vision requirements.
The people with wings below their names are Naval Aviators or NFOs. Some of them just received their wings, some of them are the Commanding Officers of active squadrons. Either way all of the people replying in this thread are people with strong reputations, who are actively trying to assist you reach your dream. There was a time when it was just a dream for us as well. Please try to understand that being combative won't do you any favors, we are here to give you advice.
ryan1234
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Joslyn, here are a few things that may help you in your quest:
1) External factors (such as Hurricane Sandy) happen to everyone, it's what you choose to do in spite of it that will determine you future. I was running close to the age timeline due to several reasons prior to finishing my degree. I took 19-21 credit hours per semester, including the summer, to make it happen - oh by the way while working full time. It sucked, but every time I strap into the F-15E, I absolutely believe that it was worth it.
2) Do research. Many, many people have asked the exact same questions you do. The real answers to your questions are in the regulations that govern officer accession combined with the climate of the boards, etc. This can be determined by using Google or the site search. Think of all of the questions you may have, key words, phrases, and search for them until you find the right answer. Searching is a much faster way to find things.
3) The AF min age is 30 for Undergraduate Flying Training.
4) Taking gratuitous amounts of criticism will be a way of life for most of your military aviation career. It's just the way it is and the same as it ever was.
Marine (and therefore it's plural Marines) are always capitalized. You could try to get into PLC, but you're going to run into a similar age restriction. If you want to go that way talk to an OSO.
Out of curiosity how did Hurricane Sandy "mess you up real bad?"
Like mentioned, the AF age requirement is you must start pilot training by your 30th birthday. Last I heard, they were pretty picky with degrees for OTS acceptance, but you should be good with mathematics. Your GPA is pretty good too.
You might even look into ROTC. I'm not sure what programs they have now (when I went through, I only did 3 semesters of ROTC prior to commissioning), but it could help you pay for the rest of your school too. I'd seek out the ROTC department at your school. If your school doesn't have one, ask a counselor. The school might have an ROTC department associated with it at another college campus.
The good thing about AF OTS is that you would know before you signed the dotted line if you had a pilot slot. Not the case with ROTC.
You may even want to look into Army Warrant Officer Candidate School too. I know nothing about the specifics, but if I was in your shoes, I'd definitely check out every option.
Whatever you choose, good luck and keep those grades up!
You might even look into ROTC. I'm not sure what programs they have now (when I went through, I only did 3 semesters of ROTC prior to commissioning), but it could help you pay for the rest of your school too. I'd seek out the ROTC department at your school. If your school doesn't have one, ask a counselor. The school might have an ROTC department associated with it at another college campus.
The good thing about AF OTS is that you would know before you signed the dotted line if you had a pilot slot. Not the case with ROTC.
You may even want to look into Army Warrant Officer Candidate School too. I know nothing about the specifics, but if I was in your shoes, I'd definitely check out every option.
Whatever you choose, good luck and keep those grades up!
Not to be a dick.....but here I go. Periods and commas are your friend!
She doesn't care about that...she wants answers....I wonder if she's friends with Halstead.
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You're right. I am going to be taking 21 credits each semester,two summer session and also take two winter classes. I'll also work part time. Thanks for the information and advice. I appreciate it.
Thank you. This information is so helpful for me. It means a lot. I will keep my options open but also look into the Air Force. It's just the Air Force seems more challenging and harder. I will see.
Like mentioned, the AF age requirement is you must start pilot training by your 30th birthday. Last I heard, they were pretty picky with degrees for OTS acceptance, but you should be good with mathematics. Your GPA is pretty good too.
You might even look into ROTC. I'm not sure what programs they have now (when I went through, I only did 3 semesters of ROTC prior to commissioning), but it could help you pay for the rest of your school too. I'd seek out the ROTC department at your school. If your school doesn't have one, ask a counselor. The school might have an ROTC department associated with it at another college campus.
The good thing about AF OTS is that you would know before you signed the dotted line if you had a pilot slot. Not the case with ROTC.
You may even want to look into Army Warrant Officer Candidate School too. I know nothing about the specifics, but if I was in your shoes, I'd definitely check out every option.
Whatever you choose, good luck and keep those grades up!
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