College Degrees to prep USAF
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College Degrees to prep USAF
Im looking for a college degree that would prep me for a good career in the USAF but also give me a headstart in the interveiw. It needs to be a four year degree due to requirements and before anyone asks I do not have enough grades to go for a degree in aeronautical engineering (trust me I'd do it if I could). Any ideas, I should also add that I would like to follow in flight testing once in the air force.
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sputnik, in addition to the degree, there is the matter of US citizenship which is not waiverable.
You can serve as an enlisted member without being a US citizen (there are some requirements, but I don't know the specifics), but you cannot commission without US citizenship.
As for an "interview," we do it a little differently than the RAF.
Contact a USAF recruiter - start at the US Embassy for a contact.
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You can serve as an enlisted member without being a US citizen (there are some requirements, but I don't know the specifics), but you cannot commission without US citizenship.
As for an "interview," we do it a little differently than the RAF.
Contact a USAF recruiter - start at the US Embassy for a contact.
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Would it not be better to speak to the Horses Mouth, so to speak.
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Yeah but I guess I'm just trying to figure out what the real people have to say. When you talk to the recruiting guys online all their answers are read from a book and the web site is not much use.
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Hmm, point taken. However, bear in mind when it comes to recruitment IT IS THE BOOK that counts.
Well, and all being well, some of our USAF colleagues on PPRune may come up with your answers.
Good luck, whatever comes.
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Oh, and there is this too
Seek and ye shall find
Air Force Academy
Well, and all being well, some of our USAF colleagues on PPRune may come up with your answers.
Good luck, whatever comes.
Regards
Oh, and there is this too
Seek and ye shall find
Air Force Academy
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You might have said you were a US citizen. As your location says Ireland, I made a not illogical assumption.
That said, your choices for commissioning are the USAF Academy, via ROTC at one of a number of US universities/colleges, or going through OTS upon completion of said degree.
The easiest program for the USAF to turn on and off depending on manning needs is OTS. Currently, it's pretty competitive to get a slot into the program, much less a pilot billet.
As much as you apparently don't want to talk to a recruiter, the officer accessions recruiter will be your best bet for 'relevant' information.
That said, your choices for commissioning are the USAF Academy, via ROTC at one of a number of US universities/colleges, or going through OTS upon completion of said degree.
The easiest program for the USAF to turn on and off depending on manning needs is OTS. Currently, it's pretty competitive to get a slot into the program, much less a pilot billet.
As much as you apparently don't want to talk to a recruiter, the officer accessions recruiter will be your best bet for 'relevant' information.
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Running, hiding...
We all had our choices when we went to the recruiter's office.
I chose the one with the battle cry of "Fore!"
Made for a much nicer life.
I think you went for one of the tent-lovin' outfits.
9 iron or 9-line: tough choice...
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Sputnik:
You need to talk to the recruiters, as has been already made clear. Are you planning on going to College in the States or Ireland? Did you fancy Colorado's bracing airs? What do you want to do in the USAF? (Other than wear funky sports kit whilst socialising in the desert?)
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You need to talk to the recruiters, as has been already made clear. Are you planning on going to College in the States or Ireland? Did you fancy Colorado's bracing airs? What do you want to do in the USAF? (Other than wear funky sports kit whilst socialising in the desert?)
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Thanks for all the help guys, as for what I want to do in the air force I am interested in flight testing if I can make the cut. The courses I am looking at are all US based as I believe to get into the air force in the first place your degree has to be achieved in US anyway. There are a few courses I scouted out so far, like a bachelors in aeronautical science, but I'm really trying to find out every option before I make a choice.
Keep the ideas flowing in guys, appreciate them all
if I can make the cut. The courses I am looking at are all US based as I believe to get into the air force in the first place your degree has to be achieved in US anyway. There are a few courses I scouted out so far, like a bachelors in aeronautical science, but I'm really trying to find out every option before I make a choice.Keep the ideas flowing in guys, appreciate them all
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Google is your friend: http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/share.../AFI99-107.pdf 
Required for USAF Test Pilot School:
There is no requirement for the degree to be from a US institution. Only that it be the equivalent of a US Bachelors Degree.
You will have much more success if you focus on becoming an Air Force officer, then a pilot, then TPS..... in that order.
Required for USAF Test Pilot School:
BS in Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics (Some physical science degrees will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
You will have much more success if you focus on becoming an Air Force officer, then a pilot, then TPS..... in that order.
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Other than wear funky sports kit whilst socialising in the desert?
One of the most hated 'espirit de corps' builders ever!
As for the thread opener, what research have you done on the topic?
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Do the BSc in Aeronautical Engineering at Kingston Uni in London. I don't think the entry requirements are that bad, breathing and a pulse, and it is a degree in Engineering of sorts. I did the BEng years ago and most offers were EEE or unconditional.
the alternative to military service.
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Roadster, there are recruiters in Europe. I suggested the Embassy for a contact to such a recruiter not to imply there would be one at the facility, sorry if I wasn't clear.
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When I enlisted I made initial contact with the USAF recruiter at RAF Mildenhall. Not sure if there is still a dedicated recruiting office there or, and more likely I'd guess, if there is now a USAFE recruiting office probably based in Germany which covers the whole of Europe.
Good luck.
Good luck.