Rookie02 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 (edited) Hey guys, I know the most military pilots are prior service guys, but can anybody give me an honest opinion on my chances as a civilian applying for WOFT. I'm 27, 2 years of college with a 3.0 GPA, 93 ASVAB, 126 AFAST. My stepfather growing up owned several airplanes so I have experience in flying, however we never kept a logbook so while I was practically raised in a hanger, I have no verifiable hours. Two of my LORs are from military pilots, an Army Capt. and a Air Force Colonel who is also a C-5 pilot. Should I get my PPL? Would that help my chances? Am I even competitive as is? Either way I'm going to keep applying every month in the hopes they pick me up. Thanks guys, I'm sure I've asked you a good amount of questions thus far. I hope you don't mind one more. Jereme Edited September 19, 2007 by Rookie02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Hey guys, I know the most military pilots are prior service guys, but can anybody give me an honest opinion on my chances as a civilian applying for WOFT. I'm 27, 2 years of college with a 3.0 GPA, 93 ASVAB, 126 AFAST. My stepfather growing up owned several airplanes so I have experience in flying, however we never kept a logbook so while I was practically raised in a hanger, I have no verifiable hours. Two of my LORs are from military pilots, an Army Capt. and a Air Force Colonel who is also a C-5 pilot. Should I get my PPL? Would that help my chances? Am I even competitive as is? Either way I'm going to keep applying every month in the hopes they pick me up. Thanks guys, I'm sure I've asked you a good amount of questions thus far. I hope you don't mind one more. Jereme Jereme, Speaking from hearsay, a PPL would definitely give you a competitive advantage. There are other posts that deal with your question. I don't think it will be easy for you, but persist in your efforts. Don't give up! Good luck. ~Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHooker Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Jereme, Alot of the "street to seat" guys that i know that are here right meow have all sorts of different backgrounds. Certainly wouldn't hurt to have your PPL, if you have the money to do it, if not... I would say you would still have a chance. Apply. Apply. Apply. The worst that would happen is that they might say that you don't have the experience that desire, which i doubt. Either way, if you don't apply, you already know the answer. Not even mentioning that really can't fly the beautiful CH-47D without going to Army Flight School. I don't know about you, but just that startement is one hell of an argument. CHAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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