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I'm 21and graduated with my bs degree last december. I have been looking into the AF for a few months. My question is how competitive is the nav field, and what is the process as far as do I apply to OTS first and then find out if I make NAV after I graduate or am I accepted to OTS as a NAV. I dont think my vision will qualify me as a pilot without prk. How competitive is it to get a NAV slot? Honestly I have a crappy job, but should I work a while and get my ppl? Also my main interest is the reserves
Depends on what your BS is in. I know that the Air Force is really picky now days with the over abundance of people trying to get in. to get what the AF is really wanting and weighing that against what they are taking, contact the officer accessions group and ask them whats going on. There has been alot of changes the past year.
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Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
Experience
Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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