Air Force Reserve Pilot Slots

Stephen23

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I'm a Senior AFROTC Cadet who just received a Pilot Training slot in February. I've always been interested in flying for the reserves, but have never inquired about it. I just got an email from my commander offering the opportunity to commission into the Air Force Reserve and compete to be a pilot with them. Now for the catch -I'd have to give up my Active Duty Pilot Training slot BEFORE I could compete for one in the Reserves.

Does anyone know how hard up the Reserve is for Pilots? Essentially, I'm asking about how big of a risk I'd be taking if I gave up my AD Pilot Slot to compete again in the Reserves.

Thanks in advance!
 
The difference between AD and Reserves pilot selection is that in Reserves the unit selects the pilot. If there is an open pilot slot in a unit you will have a way better chance of getting a slot compared to a unit with no slots. For Reserves you essentially "rush" a unit to get a pilot slot. You go through an interview and if they want you you're in. It's much like a civilian job hunt where you are doing much of the work to find a place that would want you to be a pilot.
 
Talk to your cadre, no more then 2-3 weeks ago my class (about to commission) was offered guaranteed reserve pilot slots, even those who were non rated could accept.
 
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