It’s true that Rotary and fighter are very competitive but with regard to Rotary, at least from the Academy, there is a separate selection board and pilots go straight to what’s called Helo Training Next, no fixed wing.Rotary and fighter are very competitive with only top of each UPT class selected. Best chance is through ENJJPT to get fighters.
The last couple of drops I had students in (former students) it was more like 1/3 - 2/3 (F/B to Hvy)...but that changes with the needs...I would venture it is 85% go heavy/cargo and 15% go fighter/bomber. I will also say best chance for fighter/bomber is selected to ENJJPT program but still not a 100% guarantee.
Ya HTN is super competitive, I’ve even heard equal or more than ENJJPT this yearIt’s true that Rotary and fighter are very competitive but with regard to Rotary, at least from the Academy, there is a separate selection board and pilots go straight to what’s called Helo Training Next, no fixed wing.
Don't leave out the booger eatin' FAIPS.The last couple of drops I had students in (former students) it was more like 1/3 - 2/3 (F/B to Hvy)...but that changes with the needs...
The 2nd best student has to go somewhere...Don't leave out the booger eatin' FAIPS.
Isn't that the truth!The 2nd best student has to go somewhere...
(Says the Fourth Assignment IP...is that still "FAIP"?)
How would one get into ENJJPT?Rotary and fighter are very competitive with only top of each UPT class selected. Best chance is through ENJJPT to get fighters.
More or less.Does Air Force also do the “first in their class gets what they want (of the slots available that week), second best and onwards is needs of the Navy/Marine Corps/etc”?
Basically on top of everything. So gpa, fitness, flight hours (40ish is max I think), class rank etc.How would one get into ENJJPT?
Polisci and fly!Does major have anything to do with ENJJPT selection OR simply a pilot slot overall. I find it hard to believe that a cadet majoring in something like Aerospace Engineering isn't looked differently at than a cadet who majored in Management.
Being an Engineering major doesn't necessarily equate to being a potential fighter pilot. There are lots of factors involved from medical fitness, class rank, suitability for flight training (lots of skills tests) and AFOQT results. Sure, an aero degree gives you knowledge, but that doesn't always translate to the actual ability to get in the seat and fly a plane well enough to be a fighter pilot. Always remember too that at the academy everything is taken into account!Does major have anything to do with ENJJPT selection OR simply a pilot slot overall. I find it hard to believe that a cadet majoring in something like Aerospace Engineering isn't looked differently at than a cadet who majored in Management.