The FY 22 spots are all filled and most of the FY 23 spots are filled, the May and August SNA portion of the aviation board is possibly being cancelled so there is not much need at all.
Why're they getting canceled? Also my GPA I’m college was around a 2.65 and I haven’t taken the ASTB yet. Is my GPA gonna hurt me when trying to apply? And Is being prior enlisted helpful when submitting packages?
And I’m currently in a VFA squadron would that help my chances too?
They have selected too many people, combination of COVID pushes, goal adjustments, and poor board management. It is about best qualified, which for aviation means your PFAR section on the ASTB will be a key factor.
It wouldn't.
Do you know if the Navy needs pilots? I had a 2.7 gpa in college and Im currently enlisted in a VFA squadron. Does having a low GPA hurt my chances of applying and being in a squadron help my chances? Im trying to get as much as I can to help myself.
So would you say the ASTB out weighs your GPA? How much weight does the ASTB carry?
It carries a lot of weight, I have seen several with a lower GPA get picked up. The key thing is to do well on the ASTB.
@exNavyOffRec gave you the boards situation and taking the time to compare stats on the forum will give you an idea of what your up against. And as is with all multi variable things. It depends. If you want it enough, the odds won’t matter and you’ll keep applying until you can’t anymore.
I leave for deployment this upcoming December and if I need surgery do you think I can apply to the boards towards the end of the year?
Assuming no cancellations for covid, how many SNA's does the Navy plan for each year?
Normally is about 300 from OCS, but it can be more depending on how things are going with accessions. The past several years saw higher numbers from OCS.
It would all depend on the surgery and when you are fully medically cleared.