How to become a Military Pilot

Re: Too late?

raimius — Wed, 27 May 2009 05:25:16 GMT

Check at wantscheck.org in the medical section for UPT criteria.

Re: Too late?

AZDevil09 — Sun, 24 May 2009 21:41:57 GMT

Thanks Raimius. I figured I was getting awfully close to the point of no return. I read somewhere that you must apply before being 28.5 and be in training before your 30th birthday. Does that sound accurate?

To be honest, I am not sure I would want to commit 8 years if I was doing something other than flying, or at least an opportunity to do so.

Re: Too late?

raimius — Sun, 24 May 2009 08:24:41 GMT

You could potentially make it through OTS, but the timeline is getting pretty tight, due to your age.

Re: Too late?

AZDevil09 — Sat, 23 May 2009 01:26:09 GMT

I hope you don't mind me adding to your thread. I am having the same concerns as you. I have always wanted to join the AF, but never acted on it. I just Graduated this past week with a BS in Finance, Summa *** Laude (3.82). I am wondering if it is a possibility to join the AF and pursue a pilot career. I just turned 27 last month. Is it too late for me?

Re: Too late?

raimius — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:51:51 GMT

Yes, you have a chance.

I believe the age limit is 29, but it's been a while since I have seen the official requirements.

If you go AFROTC (which sounds like the best route for you), doing well academically, athletically, and getting a good review from your detachment commander would make you very competative for a pilot slot (assuming you are medically qualified).

Too late?

Reillyj — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:10:38 GMT

Since I was a child I always dreamed of being an aircraft pilot, but never took my dream seriously enough to go to college or apply myself in highschool. I currently work a well paying job, but after 4 years have realized that good pay is nothing if everyday the realization that your dream is slipping away is sinking in. I am 22 yrs and I know I have time but my window of oppurtunity is closing. I will be starting college in the fall to work toward a degree in Aerospace engineering and after college I plan to try to be a USAF pilot. (like everyone else im told) I know it wont be easy but I love to challenge myself physically and mentally. This is an uncoventional way of going about becoming a USAF pilot, but I think its possible. What can I do to become a competitive candidate for flight school? Im told they will accept people until 30yrs old but do even stand a chance trying to enter USAF flight training at 27-28?

Thanks Reilly