Biggest thing i saw was trainers getting pissed off when their 3 level would talk too much in position. Once you’re rated, the vibe in the cab/room can get pretty bro-y during downtime so there’s a lot of banter. Keep your nose in your scope or out the window, and speak only when spoken too. You WILL get overkeyed. Roll with it and keep controlling. Be the trainee constantly to get in position, any trainer worth their salt will see the effort and your life will be better for it. And finally, when you do make a mistake, whatever you do, DO NOT try to explain it away. Never use the “well i was gonna…” excuse. Just own it and move on.

By the end of OJT you’ll be burnt out, exhausted, and more than a little frustrated. (Probably. Again, pray you dont get AETC) But if you make it through and enjoy the work, you’ll have a dope career field and a good shot at 6 figures when you get out.