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23 May 18 Pilot/NFO Selection Board

FreemanYoung

FreemanYoung

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Seniuram said:
Was informed today by my recruiter that the board has been pushed up to April 19th. Good luck to you all and God Bless.
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I was told the same thing by my recruiter on Friday. He said that there would be another board convening in April, for those that are available to ship ASAP, and that the original May board would still convene. That’s how bad Big Navy’s needing pilots. However, I heard that news Friday and my OR said that this was just the word going around. News may have changed since then, but I thought I’d throw in what I’ve heard.
 
Seniuram

Seniuram

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FreemanYoung said:
I was told the same thing by my recruiter on Friday. He said that there would be another board convening in April, for those that are available to ship ASAP, and that the original May board would still convene. That’s how bad Big Navy’s needing pilots. However, I heard that news Friday and my OR said that this was just the word going around. News may have changed since then, but I thought I’d throw in what I’ve heard.
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Good to know. I did hear “word” back in March that this might happen but I did not want to post because at that point it was still a rumor.
 
bdepaola

bdepaola

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I just called someone. They said it came out in an email and it is an immediate selection board for only certain applicants. You need to have at least a 7/7/7, 50 OAR, over a 3.50 GPA, and able to ship within 60 days. It will not change the May 23 board convene date.
 
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exNavyOffRec

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FreemanYoung said:
I was told the same thing by my recruiter on Friday. He said that there would be another board convening in April, for those that are available to ship ASAP, and that the original May board would still convene. That’s how bad Big Navy’s needing pilots. However, I heard that news Friday and my OR said that this was just the word going around. News may have changed since then, but I thought I’d throw in what I’ve heard.
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You should really read other threads on this forum, the USN has no issues getting pilots, there is no shortage at all of getting people to apply or even to ship to OCS, the number of accession numbers has remained fairly steady over the past 10 years. If there was indeed an issue getting new pilots then you wouldn't see people getting rejected!

The only issue is the one that has existed for years, and that is a retention issue, one Naval Aviators complete their obligation many want to go commercial, or tired of deployments, etc.....

retention issue =/= accession issue.
 
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EricDunne

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bdepaola said:
I just called someone. They said it came out in an email and it is an immediate selection board for only certain applicants. You need to have at least a 7/7/7, 50 OAR, over a 3.50 GPA, and able to ship within 60 days. It will not change the May 23 board convene date.
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Well then it won’t apply to me cause I’m 7/7/6 60 3.53?
 
FreemanYoung

FreemanYoung

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NavyOffRec said:
You should really read other threads on this forum, the USN has no issues getting pilots, there is no shortage at all of getting people to apply or even to ship to OCS, the number of accession numbers has remained fairly steady over the past 10 years. If there was indeed an issue getting new pilots then you wouldn't see people getting rejected!

The only issue is the one that has existed for years, and that is a retention issue, one Naval Aviators complete their obligation many want to go commercial, or tired of deployments, etc.....

retention issue =/= accession issue.
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That makes sense. I was quoting my OR when I spoke of the Navy hurting for pilots. Should’ve read around more before saying that and I apologize.
 
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exNavyOffRec

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FreemanYoung said:
That makes sense. I was quoting my OR when I spoke of the Navy hurting for pilots. Should’ve read around more before saying that and I apologize.
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My guess would be that his NRD is hurting for SNA application in order to make their goal for the year or he was given only part of the information, often in recruiting people like to keep secrets.

In addition there are only so many spots to go around and as long as the USN makes their goal they don't care if one NRD doubles their goal and another misses their goal.
 
cte27

cte27

New Member
I found out that I will not be able to submit my packet by the 4/13 deadline, so I'll have to wait until the next board unfortunately.
 
Jamie_D

Jamie_D

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cte27 said:
I found out that I will not be able to submit my packet by the 4/13 deadline, so I'll have to wait until the next board unfortunately.
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I'm sorry to hear that! I know how you feel. This is my third time trying and finally got it. Best of luck to you in the next board!
 
Minuchy1023

Minuchy1023

Member
Checking in, submitted my package March 19. Can't wait for this board!

Age: 22
School: University of Wisconsin-Madison
GPA: 3.4
Major: BBA Operations Tech Management; Environmental Studies
Applying: 1) SNA, 2) Supply, 3) SNFO
ASTB: 56 7/6/8
Waivers: Drug, 4 years ago
 
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