What training should i dont before I try OTS for AirForce?

Question

I'm currently finishing my 2nd year of college, I have a 3.8 gpa, and I want to be an air force cargo pilot maybe a fighter pilot if I can make the cut for those very limited spots. I figured it's too late to get into ROTC program so when I get my degree I want to try to get into OTS and from there make the cut to become an air force pilot. So WHAT should i start doing now, for the next two years, to prepare myself to my the cut in OTS??? Thanks

Answer 1

just get fit perhaps

Answer 2

True about any degree but "hard" science will be more competitive.  Mine was Biology.  You should be able to find the USAF fitness requirements (push ups, sit ups, pull ups and the mile run) and work toward that -- it's not that hard.

You will be taught from the perspective of having never SEEN an airplane before.  And you will do it their way, flying time could prove negative learning with habits to undo before you start getting it right.

However, air time is air time...

Go for the top, and only choose when you have to.  Don't start with "I want to be a...." because you'll be put in the category.  You want to be the best pilot you can.

Answer 3

Develop a thick skin!

Talk to recruiter now so you have all the latest info and paperwork in!

Agree you need an engineering degree and a good to great GPA. If not engineering physics/mathematics would work too!

LT Lander, USN

Answer 4

You need to start drinking lots of alcohol and pretending that ugly girls are pretty.

Answer 5

First, you need to get an engineering degree if you want to be an Air Force pilot.

Answer 6

This is what I would do:

Prepare yourself for the interview board so you are competitive.

Like you said you will have the entry quals, from there if accepted, the Air Force will train you how they want you to learn (pilot stuff).

I would get a head start with meteorology, theory of flight, and do some reading on approaches, nav aids and get some aircraft recognition under your belt.

Not sure if you have been through the selection process including interviews. If you haven't I know the above will help - general aviation information can never go a stray.

Good luck mate, hope you do well and may see ya round the traps!!!!

Cheers