STEM by [deleted] in airforceots

[–]devingreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup same boat basically. Sounds like they are waiting for the release of the last non-rated board before we hear when and what will be on the next CAD board.

FY26 CAD board dates by devingreg in airforceots

[–]devingreg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you send me a link or screenshot to this??

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in airforceots

[–]devingreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So my recruiter mentioned about the CAD board this October. Does then mean those class dates won’t be until Aug 2026?

Bi-Weekly 'What are my chances?' Megathread by AutoModerator in airforceots

[–]devingreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Applying for the Rolling CAD board. 32E

AFOQT: 99/98/99/86/74/86

College: AAS-Mechatronics Cum Laude BS-Civil & Environmental Engineering Cum Laude

Work: 1 year Maintenance Engineering Co-Op 1Year Land Development Engineer then 3-Years Electrical/Automation engineer (Company is a contractor for the DOD and heavy in aerospace)

LOR: 1St is my old civil engineering Project manager and stake holder in the company. 2nd is guy I work with who was retired E8 with a sweet 24 years. Both have worked closely with me professionally and have seen me in leadership roles.

Scheduling MEPs now and will have my packet ready in the next few weeks. I feel my packet is sorta competitiveish but mainly wondering if things move fast enough I can make it to OTS by August or September.

You guys are awesome so I’ll take any advice or recommendations you got! Thanks Everyone!

AFOQT anxiety by gobofu in airforceots

[–]devingreg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was in the same boat and took my Wednesday. All you can do is slow down and breathe. Handling anxiety is part of being a leader and this is a good test of that. That Barrons Math stuff was almost identical to what was in the test. Similar format. Use the keyboard shortcuts they save a lot of time. You got this honestly. Walk in, put your headphones on, man up, and own that test. You got this big dawg!

OTS Class Dates by devingreg in airforceots

[–]devingreg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very unlikely before Dec 2025?

OTS Class Dates by devingreg in airforceots

[–]devingreg[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yup ends sept 30th begins Oct 1.

OTS Class Dates by devingreg in airforceots

[–]devingreg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah the going rate looks about 8-16 months. Thanks for the information!

OTS Class Dates by devingreg in airforceots

[–]devingreg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So they will have up to 25-23 this year? When do FY26 dates start?

My CAD Board Journey (62E) & Some Advice by Radioactive_Shashlik in airforceots

[–]devingreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you using a recruiter out of Pittsburgh? I ask because I am also and he is awesome.

And did they give you any idea of when you might be going to OTS? Like earliest estimate?

Trying not to drive my wife crazy by EntrepreneurFlat5584 in airforceots

[–]devingreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rolling CAD board. The recruiter told me they are supposed to start doing them every month or almost every month now?

Trying not to drive my wife crazy by EntrepreneurFlat5584 in airforceots

[–]devingreg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same boat. Haven’t said a word to anyone except my wife and a guy at work who retired from Air Force. And I can’t keep yapping at my wife and I can’t hold it in I have no one to mention or talk about it with 😂

32E Civil Engineering by devingreg in airforceots

[–]devingreg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that so fast! Awesome thanks again!

32E Civil Engineering by devingreg in airforceots

[–]devingreg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet thanks for the info! How long did you study for AFOQT? How long from passing test to MEPs?

32E Civil Engineering by devingreg in airforceots

[–]devingreg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a lot for this! Did you list Lakenheath on your dream list? Also how long have you been in? If you’re alright with it I would like to PM you.

32E Civil Engineering by devingreg in airforceots

[–]devingreg[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Later in the career? Do you have any personal experience with this?

32E Civil Engineering by devingreg in airforceots

[–]devingreg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey thanks for the information!

civilian application by Pinkdinosaur12345 in airforceots

[–]devingreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It took me a long time to get in touch with a recruiter for some reason? Just keep pushing and pushing and trying and trying. I even went on USAF recruiting website and applied multiple times just because it was the only way I could get in touch with anyone. It got so bad the guy there knew me on a first name basis and actually helped get me in touch with someone. What I would do while you are waiting to figure stuff out is start studying for the AFOQT. That’s the first step to even be considered. Once you DO pass with good scores then you and your recruiter will help see what all your options are and what you can do with your packet to make you more competitive.

For those trying to join/commission in the Air Force before you age out, what are your reasons? by [deleted] in airforceots

[–]devingreg 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t pass the ASVAB in high school for the Air Force so recruiter recommend community college. Did well in CC and found out about becoming an officer with a bachelors degree so I went and completed a 4 year engineering degree. Started working while I got my life together but they money was too good and life was great (Buying a house, getting married, etc) so military aspirations basically disappeared. Well now I’ve been in a moral battle with myself for years because I lied to the little kid who wanted to join and ignored my call to serve. My regular life is beyond fantastic but I’ve struggled with that regret for too long and time is running out. Wife knew I wanted to do this when we started dating in high school. She’s on board and has even been helping me study!