Good day everyone,
This post is about my experience and future ambitions in becoming a pilot. To start, I completed an ROTP application about a year ago but was told after my interview I was not competitive enough to proceed at that time. That was a bummer, but my determination to make it has not diminished in the slightest. I just transferred universities and as a result got to keep all my credits but my GPA was set at zero to start fresh. I am confident I will be applying (DEO) with much better grades.
Also, I am currently undergoing my BMQ for NCM infantry with the reserves. My plan has been to get into the reserves while I'm finishing my degree (about two more years) to give me an idea of whether or not the military is the right choice and also to make myself a more competitive candidate. I was wondering if anyone could advise me if this will significantly increase the appeal of my application or not?
Besides doing my best in school and training in the reserves I also practice karate regularly (including some teaching), rock climb, ski, lift weights and live an overall very active lifestyle. I am looking to start some volunteer work whenever I can fit it in with my busy schedule and aside from that I do not know what else I can do to help my application. Financially I cannot afford a private pilot license, however I am planning on saving up whatever I earn in the reserves and putting it towards basic flying lessons.
So that is my story and current situation. I am hoping for anyone with similar experiences to share their advice and if anyone else can contribute beneficial information it would be much appreciated. I know the road is long and hard but I want it more than anything and will do whatever I can to make it happen.
I look forward to hearing what you all have to say!
This post is about my experience and future ambitions in becoming a pilot. To start, I completed an ROTP application about a year ago but was told after my interview I was not competitive enough to proceed at that time. That was a bummer, but my determination to make it has not diminished in the slightest. I just transferred universities and as a result got to keep all my credits but my GPA was set at zero to start fresh. I am confident I will be applying (DEO) with much better grades.
Also, I am currently undergoing my BMQ for NCM infantry with the reserves. My plan has been to get into the reserves while I'm finishing my degree (about two more years) to give me an idea of whether or not the military is the right choice and also to make myself a more competitive candidate. I was wondering if anyone could advise me if this will significantly increase the appeal of my application or not?
Besides doing my best in school and training in the reserves I also practice karate regularly (including some teaching), rock climb, ski, lift weights and live an overall very active lifestyle. I am looking to start some volunteer work whenever I can fit it in with my busy schedule and aside from that I do not know what else I can do to help my application. Financially I cannot afford a private pilot license, however I am planning on saving up whatever I earn in the reserves and putting it towards basic flying lessons.
So that is my story and current situation. I am hoping for anyone with similar experiences to share their advice and if anyone else can contribute beneficial information it would be much appreciated. I know the road is long and hard but I want it more than anything and will do whatever I can to make it happen.
I look forward to hearing what you all have to say!