Since my reclass was approved, but no school seats are available, what are the chances a seat would open up in 2020?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 03:07:30 -0400

My reclass and grade waiver were approved by prompone for 15Wt within a week but HRC says they have no seats available in 2020. I really don't wanna extend here no does my family because I'm always gone with the unit. What are the chances a seat would open up in 2020 for me to fill?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2019 3:30 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 03:30:11 -0400

Chances are what chances are. Anyone who tells you otherwise is speculating. Either continue to request a seat once a month, or pick a different option. Chances are though, you'll be promotable or promoted by the time a seat opens up and need another grade waiver that probably won't be approved.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 8 at 2019 6:14 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 06:14:24 -0400

https://search.aol.com/aol/search?q=usaf%20enlisted%20drone%20pilot%20or%20pilots&s_it=loki-tb-sb

Purely as a thought, you might wanna look at these...you might ask for an intersvc transfer for one of these...just a thought, obv....

usaf%20enlisted%20drone%20pilot%20or%20pilots - AOL Search Results

What insight do you have for someone looking to get into an Army Flight Warrant Officer Program?: I am seeking to enlist in the Army as a Warrant Officer Pilot. I do not have any piloting or flight experience, however. I hold a BA in Government, MPP in Policy and MPA in Administration as well as professional experience at the managerial and experienced level in research, finance and government.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 8 at 2019 6:15 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 06:15:16 -0400

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2016/07/06/air-force-plans-100-enlisted-drone-pilots-by-2020/

This one esp caught my eye in that context....

Air Force plans 100 enlisted drone pilots by 2020

For the first time since World War II, the Air Force plans to put enlisted airmen behind the stick of its aircraft. Here's how they're going to do it.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 8 at 2019 6:16 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 06:16:22 -0400

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/career-profile-marine-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-operator-2356490

This one also, though USMC probably has their own really strict rules on intersvc transfers, obv....

USMC Career Profile: Remote Pilot Operator - MOS 7314

Learn how to become USMS Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator in Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 7314.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 8 at 2019 6:17 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 06:17:10 -0400

https://www.thebalancecareers.com/career-profile-navy-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-careers-2356485

Then I found this also....

Career Profile: The Navy's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Specialists

Check out a breakdown of several specialized job categories the U.S. Navy has created to operate its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Aug 8 at 2019 6:19 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 06:19:12 -0400

Obv, I have zero clue if it'd be doable at all, or, also, if you'd wanna try for it in any of the others, all I'm saying is, the spots are apparently there, so, what've you got to lose by at least asking, ya know?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 8 at 2019 1:39 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 13:39:27 -0400

SGT Private RallyPoint Member The school I'm currently waiting on has a similar issue. So many people to push through it that they now have a day shift and a night shift. Obviously, Active gets first slots, Guard/Reserve gets second shot, and prior service Guard/Reserve get bottom of the totem pole. We had one guy waiting almost 2 years and finally got dates for this coming October. One of my other flight members got lucky and filled a spot that someone dropped out of. That may be your best bet of getting in early - filling a spot that someone drops out of.