falconfamily
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Vamom, bjschik! I miss you guys!Nor should you worry about rude commentary by a Class of 2016 Hopeful. Trust me. Vocabulary beyond middle school is a sign of maturity.
OK Morgan. I think your question has been basically answered, it means that on first pass with DODMERB you could be considered for a pilot program. But as others have already told you this means nothing until you are accepted and perform at a level that would justify the investment of developing you as a pilot. Typically there are more pilot qualified cadidates that are accepted for appointments than other categories of candidates.
Funny thing is that you can be appointed to the academy as simply commissioning qualified, because you do not meet some criteria for being a pilot. Very often this is eye sight - and as a cadet - if the Air Force deems it appropriate because of your performance at the academy, you might get your eyesight corrected and then become "pilot qualified". So while it is great to meet the requirements at the beginning to be considered for a flight program, you can still get there later if you prove your worth to the AF. FYI - under NO CIRCUMSTANCES do any corrective procedure on your eyes by yourself prior to admission to the academies. It might DQ you.
Best of luck to you!