Freaky Dog
Registered User
Geerst,
I have been trying to find out information from recruiters and just keep getting the runaround. Here’s my situation. I am 27 years of age right now (DOB: 9/29/75). I will be graduating from college in May 2003. At that time I will be 27 years and 7 months of age. I’ve spoken to some recruiters that say that I’m already too old, while others assure me that it will not be an issue. I’m just wondering if you can offer any further insight on this issue.
I also spoke with a recruiter who said that currently there is such a backlog of pilots, that even if I did get accepted I would have to wait around one to two years before going to OCS. Is this true?
I will be graduating with a science related degree with a GPA between 3.20 – 3.25. I hold a private pilot’s license with about 50 hours of flight time. Obviously, the more hours the better, but would it make a huge difference to obtain a multi-engine or instrument rating? Or, would it be more beneficial to just accumulate as many hours as possible?
My ultimate goal is quite a few years off. I would like to eventually be accepted into the astronaut program. Obviously, there are a couple of routes to reach that goal, but becoming an aviator in the military seems most likely the best route. I’m not sure if I’m going to get an objective answer to this question, but are there any advantages or disadvantages to pursuing aviation in the Navy vs. the Air Force or Marines?
Thanks so much for any advice you can offer
I have been trying to find out information from recruiters and just keep getting the runaround. Here’s my situation. I am 27 years of age right now (DOB: 9/29/75). I will be graduating from college in May 2003. At that time I will be 27 years and 7 months of age. I’ve spoken to some recruiters that say that I’m already too old, while others assure me that it will not be an issue. I’m just wondering if you can offer any further insight on this issue.
I also spoke with a recruiter who said that currently there is such a backlog of pilots, that even if I did get accepted I would have to wait around one to two years before going to OCS. Is this true?
I will be graduating with a science related degree with a GPA between 3.20 – 3.25. I hold a private pilot’s license with about 50 hours of flight time. Obviously, the more hours the better, but would it make a huge difference to obtain a multi-engine or instrument rating? Or, would it be more beneficial to just accumulate as many hours as possible?
My ultimate goal is quite a few years off. I would like to eventually be accepted into the astronaut program. Obviously, there are a couple of routes to reach that goal, but becoming an aviator in the military seems most likely the best route. I’m not sure if I’m going to get an objective answer to this question, but are there any advantages or disadvantages to pursuing aviation in the Navy vs. the Air Force or Marines?
Thanks so much for any advice you can offer