"\"T\" Tung" wrote in message . ..
If you were a few years younger, you might have considered the
military. However, maximum age for USAF pilot training is 30 years
old at time of entry, and the application process would take about a
year, and they don't give out waivers for cases like yours.

That's also assuming you have a 4-year degree (officers need college
degrees). In fact, to fly for most majors, having a degree is a major
factor (not part of minimum quals, but highly desirable--as in 95% of
new hires at the majors have college degrees),

"T" Tung
USAF, UAL, Boeing


Funny you mention that, "T". I did try the Air Force... been trying
for the past 4 years in fact. Good scores, work experience, strong
letters, passed FC1 - just never got selected.

My IFR instructor, about a year younger than me, with similar scores,
got picked up in 2002 and is now training in T-38's, but he was one of
the lucky ones.

The number of guys they're picking up these days is pathetic. Last
year's selection average was roughly 15-20% (averaging probably 100
applicants per board) every six weeks. But this fiscal year, they've
cut back to I believe only 2 or 3 Rated boards per year.

Moral of the story - if you want a shot at a pilot position in the Air
Force, go to the Academy or ROTC. OTS gets the leftovers, and these
days, there isn't much left to go around...