So whether I was being paranoid or not, my recruiter has been working pretty hard these last few weeks to get me an answer. Officially heard back today that I will make this board! Only a few more weeks!
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Pilot/NFO Board FY 19- Oct. 2, 2018
colonial-aviation
Intermediate Jet
Awesome news man!
I'm still waiting on my PQ letter and my new recruiter seems to be retired on active duty since he never answers his phone after noon, so I doubt the board will look at me since my packet will get to them so late.
GeorgeBFSU
Active Member
So I missed the application deadline because I could not make it to MEPS in time. Just checking in to see how I would've stacked up with everyone else. My recruiter also told me that it's basically an auto select right now due to a pilot shortage, does anyone have any insight as to how true that is? I find it hard to believe.
Just please do not add your stats to the Google doc page if you aren't going to be on this board. Also, the last few boards have been about a 60 -75% acceptance rate. You should check the August board to get a good idea of the score range. However the standards are slightly changing for this new year so you might want to keep an eye on this board to track the differences.
GeorgeBFSU
Active Member
I wasn't going to add my scores to the google doc. Just watching other scores to see how it goes for everyone else.
browntown
Member
I think your recruiter is talking about the rolling auto-qual boards rather than saying that anyone who submitted to this board is guaranteed to get selected. My understanding is that the auto-qual boards automatically Pro Rec applicants based on an aggregate calculation threshold that takes GPA and ASTB scores into account. I believe you also need to have no non-medical waivers to be eligible for auto-qual.
GeorgeBFSU
Active Member
Understandable. He also advised me to submit my package on the next board with my current ASTB scores 52 5/6/5 (Not the best) and my GPA at 2.7 in Marketing. His advice was based of the potential to do worse on the ASTB and not meet the minimum requirements and end up missing the next board waiting to get my scores up. My scores and GPA aren't competitive, however I have been working 50-60 hours a week as a manager while in school on top of being in a leadership role in my Universities Marching Band. Not sure if they would take this into account.
I know my scores and GPA aren't anything that will set me apart from the crowd, however I am currently in class from noon-6pm and work from 7pm-4am Monday-Friday. My concern would be not having the time to prepare for an ASTB retake and potentially doing worse, not meeting the minimums, and then missing the next board. My question I guess would be, in your OPINION (I know no one can speak for the board) should I submit as is on the next board? Or attempt to make myself more competitive?
Also I apologize if this is the wrong thread, I assume there isn't a thread for the next board.
I know my scores and GPA aren't anything that will set me apart from the crowd, however I am currently in class from noon-6pm and work from 7pm-4am Monday-Friday. My concern would be not having the time to prepare for an ASTB retake and potentially doing worse, not meeting the minimums, and then missing the next board. My question I guess would be, in your OPINION (I know no one can speak for the board) should I submit as is on the next board? Or attempt to make myself more competitive?
Also I apologize if this is the wrong thread, I assume there isn't a thread for the next board.
colonial-aviation
Intermediate Jet
The thread for the February board will be made closer to the board date, so you're not doing anything wrong. I'd advise you apply first, then decide if you need to retake the ASTB since the test can only be taken three times. If you can get your GPA up between now and February, I'd say prioritize that. Emphasize the leadership aspects in your APSR and motivational statement and get good references from your workplace and your band director. According to scuttlebutt around here, LORs matter more now so good ones will help.
For the February Board deadline, did your recruiter informed you that it's in Dec? I contacted my recruiter on August 22, and he said he did not know when the next board was going to be. I have since asked him again about the board date and deadline, but have not been confirmed.
GeorgeBFSU
Active Member
Yes, he told me the middle of December sometime would be the deadline for the February board
colonial-aviation
Intermediate Jet
No, it wasn’t my recruiter. It was a thread on here that had the board schedule for the fisval year.
Usually how it goes. I got picked up last February and the deadline was 29 DEC.
sethpat
Waiting game
Posting here because I’ll probably end up back at OCS with the people on this board. Heard from my recruiter about a month ago that I was picked back up and to expect either the November 4th or 25th class date. I was in class 03-18 last year and got an NPQ for pilot due to my eyesight. Came home and had PRK right away. To anyone reading, with any doubt of whether or not their eyesight will pass the 20/40 uncorrected minimum, stop what you’re doing and call the best PRK/LASIK doc in your city and get it done. Otherwise make sure you’re okay with another designator.
63/8/7/8
80 some flight hours
Recommendations to return to OCS from the CO and XO
Prepare yourselves for some good old fashioned fun
63/8/7/8
80 some flight hours
Recommendations to return to OCS from the CO and XO
Prepare yourselves for some good old fashioned fun
Mainland Mike
Member
Son is active duty deployed and submitted for Oct 2 board. He received a few minor questions/clarification re his med recored from fleet coordinator fm NRC medical.
1. Has the process changed where the med review is now occurring prior to the pro board?
2. If yes to above, will he receive an indication of med screening (yes/no) prior to the pro board?
3. If med screening is not complete prior to pro board (next Tuesday) will his package be reviewed by the pro board and then continue with remaining med screen?
1. Has the process changed where the med review is now occurring prior to the pro board?
2. If yes to above, will he receive an indication of med screening (yes/no) prior to the pro board?
3. If med screening is not complete prior to pro board (next Tuesday) will his package be reviewed by the pro board and then continue with remaining med screen?
