ROTC vs OTS pilot slots

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Kyle42

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Hey all, I’ve tried reading on the subject but can’t find info newer than 2018. Is it still accurate that pilot slots are largely only available to those who graduated from the academy or an ROTC program? This will help me determine whether I do the rotc or ots route, thanks a ton!
 
Pre Covid there were like 1100-1200 spots more or less. 550 went to the academy, 450 went to Rotc and the rest when to OTS. No idea what is going on now
 
For Navy I sent many individuals to OCS on pilot contracts when I served in recruiting. In my experience, I'd worry less about which avenue presents the greater likelihood and more on being as competitive as you can. Moreover, and much of this is out of your control, it is tragically easy to be medically disqualified from aviation.
 
Kyle42 said:
Hey all, I’ve tried reading on the subject but can’t find info newer than 2018. Is it still accurate that pilot slots are largely only available to those who graduated from the academy or an ROTC program? This will help me determine whether I do the rotc or ots route, thanks a ton!
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If you really want to be an aviator go with ROTC. Roughly 40% of total slots go Annapolis and 40% go to ROTC. That leaves only 20% for OCS. For the USAF, 50% of slots go to the Academy, 30% ROTC, and 20% OTS. So OCS/OTS are kind of just like a "spigot" for remaining slots. Hope this helps!
 
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