719Frontier
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I apologize if these questions are repetitive--I have decided to make a rather quick change of plans and could use some advice.
I just received my scores from the AFOQT and while they're not incredibly outstanding, I have decided to try for a rated slot because I don't want to close any doors.
Pilot: 85 Nav: 91 Acad Apt: 89 Verbal: 86 Quantitative: 81
GPA: 3.82 at a private university (non-tech)
I wear glasses but my prescription is weak. (-1.25 in one eye, -.5 in the other). Color vision is normal etc.
I would like to go for an RPA slot (I've never had the desire to fly, but contrary to most, the idea of flying an RPA really appeals to me).
1). I really have no gauge of AFOQT scores but are mine competitive?
2). How does the board process work? Do I get to choose which platform I want to fly? Or is it a case where they will look at my scores and pick for me based on the needs of the Air Force.
3). Is there any way to indicate preference for an RPA slot?
4). How does training for an RPA pilot differ from that of normal pilot training? If given an RPA slot, would I still go to the same first 6 months of pilot training like everyone else?
5) Any other considerations I might be missing?
Again, thank you all for any advice you can offer
I just received my scores from the AFOQT and while they're not incredibly outstanding, I have decided to try for a rated slot because I don't want to close any doors.
Pilot: 85 Nav: 91 Acad Apt: 89 Verbal: 86 Quantitative: 81
GPA: 3.82 at a private university (non-tech)
I wear glasses but my prescription is weak. (-1.25 in one eye, -.5 in the other). Color vision is normal etc.
I would like to go for an RPA slot (I've never had the desire to fly, but contrary to most, the idea of flying an RPA really appeals to me).
1). I really have no gauge of AFOQT scores but are mine competitive?
2). How does the board process work? Do I get to choose which platform I want to fly? Or is it a case where they will look at my scores and pick for me based on the needs of the Air Force.
3). Is there any way to indicate preference for an RPA slot?
4). How does training for an RPA pilot differ from that of normal pilot training? If given an RPA slot, would I still go to the same first 6 months of pilot training like everyone else?
5) Any other considerations I might be missing?
Again, thank you all for any advice you can offer