[usafa18]

navy,af,guard... all very difficult do get these slots, and u will need much more then just your (ME) degree, and this is coming from a (ME) student, they look for over all persona, they want to see dedication… achieving a (ME) degree is a lot of it… but it doesn’t speak volumes about your passion for aviation, or to serve, they like to see people with PPL and such so they see that you’re a aviation enthusiast and not just someone that thinks it would be cool job to do, remember actions speak louder then words (FLIGHT TIME, will go a long ways)… also they want to see leadership, people that have reached out to the community and helped others, did you work during college? if so how many hours? They want to see the hardships you have had and overcome, there looking for people that have the best chances to succeed in a long rigorous training cycle. Then you have to get passed the physicals, some of this is God given important necessities that not everyone has, if your blood pressure is to high or your to short/tall, it wont happen... there was a guy that washed out b/c he gets sick above a certain altitude, there was nothing he could do about and lost his place… another very important factor is your attitude and how well you can “mesh” with the squadron and other crew members, you can have a PhD, but if you’re a arrogant, then you don’t stand a chance. In your case, you’re not yet a citizen, not only that but you are just becoming one, not saying it’s impossible but I would think that would put you at a disadvantage. if you get passed all of that then the hard stuff starts…. BUT, this is all I have learned from “stories” “forums” asking questions and talking to pilots, I could be wrong, but I do know if your not willing to risk your life and die for this country, the military is not your place. good luck

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