PENNSYLVANIA 171ST AIR REFUELING WING

UNDERGRADUATE PILOT TRAINING APPLICATION WORKBOOK 2021 171st Air Refueling Wing International Airport 300 Tanker Rd. #4227 Coraopolis Pa 15108-4227

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This application workbook contains information regarding your application for Undergraduate Pilot Training with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard in Pittsburgh. It contains the eligibility and application requirements. It also includes all of the important information that you will need to be considered for an interview.

The 171st Air Refueling Wing is located adjacent to the Pittsburgh International Airport. Our primary mission is in-flight refueling. The unit is comprised of two flying squadrons, the 146th and 147th with 16 KC-135T aircraft assigned. The unit employs about 800 Traditional Guardsmen and about 400 full-time personnel.

We routinely fly local sorties daily and 2-3 aircraft are deployed stateside or overseas at any given time. In peacetime the 171st Air Refueling Wing is assigned to the State of Pennsylvania serving the Governor as our Commander in Chief. If the unit is federally activated for any reason, our Commander in Chief is the President of the .

If selected for a pilot position, your obligation to the Air National Guard will be 10 years of service upon completion of training. You will be required to fly at least 4 sorties per month, attend 1 drill weekend each month and be available for off base deployments each year.

Selection as an alternate does not guarantee future selection for a training slot. If you are not selected as a primary candidate, you will have to compete with all other applicants again on future selection boards.

Questions regarding the application process may be directed to the Recruiting Office, MSgt Lindsey Brent at [email protected] or via phone: 412-776-7494. PENNSYLVANIA AIR NATIONAL GUARD UNDERGRADUATE PILOT TRAINING APPLICATION WORKBOOK

This workbook describes the application process for individuals interested in becoming a pilot in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Individuals must meet the requirements established by the and those of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.

ELIGIBILITY

AGE: You should be no older than the age of 31 at the time of application. The age regulation for pilots states that a candidate must be under the age of 33 the day they begin Upgrade Pilot Training, which is at the earliest, one year from the date of the interview.

EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required. If you are enrolled in your final year at the time of the interview, your application will be considered. -For final semester/ year graduates interviewing during your final semester, you must submit a letter from your Dean or registrar stating that you will graduate at the end of the semester/ year based on current course load along with transcripts.

AFOQT: The Air Force Officers Qualification Test is mandatory prior to your application being considered. This test takes approximately 5 hours and may be scheduled through our recruiting office if you are a Non Prior Service applicant at (412) 776-7494. If you are Prior Service you will have to contact our Training Office at 412-776-7318. If you do not reside in Pittsburgh, call a local Air Force Recruiter to schedule this test. Minimum Scores required are:

VERBAL: 15 QUANTITATIVE: 10 PILOT: 25 NAVIGATOR: 25 TOTAL: 50 (the minimum required score when adding pilot and navigator totals) These scores are minimum scores required to pass the AFOQT, and the 171ARW will not accept applications with failing scores. The scores of this test are a factor in the interview process. It is strongly recommended that you prepare for this test. You will find study material at most bookstores and libraries that carry SAT preparatory material.

PHYSICAL: All pilot applicants must be in excellent physical and psychological health. You must include in your application the Medical Prescreening Form, which is provided in this workbook. Minimum vision requirements are 20/70 corrected to 20/20 with no exception. You must have full hearing in both ears and meet height and weight standards. Eye surgeries can be a bar to a commission in the Air National Guard. If you have had surgery to correct vision, be prepared to provide documentation. If you are considering corrective surgery, we highly suggest that you consult with a Military Flight Surgeon first. You can contact our flight surgeons office at 412-776-7328.

MORAL STANDARD: This section involves criminal history. A local application is included in this workbook. Any law violations, including juvenile offenses and traffic violations must be documented on this application. Law violations do not necessarily disqualify an individual but non-disclosure of any offense is disqualifying. If selected, a federal background check will be initiated as part of the security clearance requirement.

APPLICATION PACKAGE: This workbook includes the items that are mandatory in your application package. A package will only be considered for an interview if it is complete. For any required item that is not included, you must attach a letter of explanation. PILOT APPLICATION PACKAGE REQUIREMENTS

MANDATORY

1. Cover Letter (Letter of Introduction)

2. Resume

3. AFOQT Test Results (If you did not receive results, call us at 412-776-7494 and we can obtain them for you.

4. Official College Transcripts (Copies will be accepted)

5. Local Application (Contained in this workbook)

6. Medical Prescreening Form (Contained in this workbook)

7. Minimum of 3 Letters of Recommendation

8. If you are prior Military Service, you must include your discharge paperwork and/or most recent evaluation report (OPR/EPR, RIP)

9. Copy of any applicable flying licenses, certificates, or medical (PPL, INST. Etc)

10. Copy of the last two pages of your log book

NOTE: It is not mandatory, but it is desirable to have a civilian private pilot license.

The importance of a completed package cannot be overstated, however, do not include additional extraneous information. The Selection Board will only review the items listed above during the selection process. Place your completed package in a lightweight folder and mail or hand-carry to the 171st ARW Recruiting Office at the following address:

171st Air Refueling Wing Attn: Pilot Review Board 300 Tanker Road #4227 Pittsburgh International Airport Coraopolis, PA 15108-4227

For questions call 412-776-7494 or email to: [email protected] INTERVIEWS

All applications will be received and reviewed by the 171st Recruiting Office for eligibility purposes, then forwarded to the Operations Group Commander for consideration. Interviews will be conducted when allocations for Pilot Training class dates are received by the 171st Air Refueling Wing.

• All Pilot Application Packages will be read and considered by the Operations Group Commander

• If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified using the contact information that you provided in your application.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who have been selected as Pilot Candidates will have their applications forwarded through command channels for review and approval. Final approval rests with the US Air Force. To follow is the selection process:

IF SELECTED AS A PILOT CANDIDATE OR ALTERNATE

• The applicants will be required to take and pass a full flying class physical.

• Applicants will be required to complete and submit a Top Secret Security Clearance Survey.

• Non-Prior Service candidates will be enlisted into the unit until graduation from Total Force Officer Training (TFOT) as a Second Lieutenant.

• The applicant with the highest point rating will receive the first school position allocated to the unit. The unit may also be offered an additional class assignment on short notice due to cancellations by other units.

Please note: The amount of coordination and paperwork required for a candidate can be very demanding. You must be prepared for no notice trips to the 171st to sign paperwork, provide copies of documents, testing etc. Generally the approval process takes 6 months, possibly longer. The approval process will go through the chain of command starting with the 171st Air Refueling Wing followed by the Pa State Headquarter, Air National Guard Headquarters and United States Air Force Headquarters. Patience and flexibility will come in handy. ALL TRIPS TO THE 171ST ARW TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE AT THE CANDIDATES' EXPENSE. PILOT TRAINING PROGRAM

If you are selected as a Pilot Candidate, you will be required to complete the mandatory initial training that will require approximately 2 years to complete. Acceptance of this commitment should not be taken lightly. Successful completion of this training program requires dedication, long hours and strong support from your family. Your family should be fully aware of and prepared for this demanding period. Feel free to make an appointment for you and your spouse (if applicable) to talk with someone at the unit about the pilot training program. The following is a breakdown of this training.

TBAS- (Test of Basic Aviation Skills) is an eye-hand coordination test usually done at an Active Duty Air Force Base or a ROTC location. 1 day

Flying Class 1 Physical- This is a physical evaluation given in addition to the flight physical 3 days

TFOT (Total Force Officer Training) - This is the Air National Guard Officer Training School. 8 weeks

Initial Flight Training – Pueblo CO, assesses flying ability and complete initial flight training. 6 weeks

UPT (Undergraduate Pilot Training) - Initial Flight School including academic preparation and training in the T-1 and T-6 aircraft. 52 weeks

Combat Survival Training- This training is conducted at Fairchild Air Force Base, Spokane Washington. 19 days, 2 days Water Survival

Co-pilot Initial Qualification Training- KC-135 CCTS, Altus Air Force Base Altus Oklahoma 20 weeks (5 Months) sometimes longer

NOTES

All of your training with the exception of TBAS testing will be paid training. Families are not permitted to accompany you to IFT, or TFOT, therefore any family members that joins you, will do so at their own expense.

Training is conducted in several locations throughout the nation, and is subject to change. You will be informed of locations should you be selected.

Completion of the above training program, carries a 10 year obligation with the Air National Guard.

It is preferred that you reside or plan to live within 100 miles of the base upon returning from training. Pennsylvania 171ST AIR REFUELING WING LOCAL PILOT APPLICATION PHONE: (412) 776-7021 FAX: (412)776-7496

The information herein is For Official Use Only (FOUO) which must be protected under the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. Unauthorized disclosure or misuse of this PERSONAL INFORMATION may result in criminal and/or civil penalties.

SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name (Last, First, Middle, Suffix): SSAN:

Age: DOB (YMD): Phone: E-mail:

Current Address:

Hair Color: Eye Color: Height: Weight:

SECTION 2: EDUCATION

Grad Date or High School Graduate? Yes No Est Grad Date:

Name of High School:

College Graduate? Grad Date: Yes No

Name of College from which you graduated or are enrolled:

Major: Grade Point Average:

Type of degree received or pursuing:

SECTION 3: MILITARY BACKGROUND (If you have no military experience, please skip to the next section)

Branch, Unit & Location of current assignment or most recent assignment:

Job Title: Rank: Security Clearance Level:

Date of Enlistment/ Appointment: Date of Seperation:

Have you ever attended Flight Training, Officer Training, or Undergraduate Pilot Training for any branch of Service? Yes No If so, did you graduate from the program? Yes No

Explain in detail:

Have you ever started a military training school/program and not completed for any Yes No Explain Each: reason?

SECTION 4: FLIGHT BACKGROUND (If you have no flight experience, please skip to the next section)

Do you have a Private License? Yes No Total Flying Hours Student:

Do you have a Commercial Pilot License? Yes No Total Flying Hours PIC:

Do you have an Instrument Rating? Yes No Total Hours:

Type of Aircraft flown as student or PIC: APPLICATION CONTINUED

Conscientious Objector is an individual with a firm, fixed, or sincere objection to the participation in Are you a Conscientious Objector? Yes No war of any form, or to the performance of Armed Forces service because of any religious training or beliefs. A Sole Surviving son/daughter is the only remaining son/daughter in a family where a parent or one Are you a Sole Survivor? Yes No or more sons/daughters was a) killed in action or died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces b) is in a captured or missing-in-action status or c) is permanently 100% disabled, physically or mentally employed due to such disability. If no, please Are you a United States Citizen? Yes No explain

Are you currently enrolled in an advanced Yes No course or a scholarship program in ROTC?

Have you ever completed a drug or alcohol rehabilitation program? Yes No

Have you ever or are you currently seeing a Yes No Mental Heath Counselor?

Have you ever had or currently have any association with an extremist/hate Yes No organization or gang?

If YES to any of the following questions, please provide the nature of EACH offense , date of the incident, fines or sentencing and the final disposition ion detail. If more space is required please attach the explanation.

Have you ever been charged with a crime or misdemeanor? Yes No

If yes, please explain

Have you ever been arrested? Yes No If yes, please explain

Have you ever been cited or held by any law enforcement agency to include juvenile offenses or traffic violations? Yes No

If yes, please explain

Have you ever used, possessed, sold, or transported any illegal drugs to include marijuana? Yes No

If yes, please describe each drug used and the last time it was used. Notes:

In connection with my Application for Appointment in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. I certify that the proceeding is a true and correct statement of eligibility. I understand that any information purposely left out of my application may render me ineligible for a commission with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.

(Printed Full Name) (Date)

(Signature) MEDICAL PRESCREENING FORM Principal purpose: To speed your medical examination processing by identifying possible medical problem areas and to aid the medical staff in determining your eligibility and physical capabilities. To prepare military service applicants for medical processing by identifying documents or medical history required. Disclosure: Voluntary: failure to provide the information requested will stop any further processing of your application. Intentional withholding a known medical condition is prohibited under federal law and penalty. PART I. PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS NAME OF APPLICANT DATE OF BIRTH SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT NUMBER

HEIGHT WEIGHT PROCESSING FOR: PA AIR NATIONAL GUARD PITTSBURGH PART II. MEDICAL HISTORY- Check each item and explain all yes or unsure answers.

PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENTS DISEASES TREATMENTS

YES NO UNSURE YES NO UNSURE YES NO UNSURE

Have ever or have you now Have you ever had or do you now Have you ever a. back trouble a. Hepatitis a. Taken medicines b. Ear trouble or loss of hearing b. Rheumatic Fever b.Been Hospitalized c. Eye trouble, injury or illness c. Had bones surgically repaired using pins screws or plates d. Any deformity of or missing d. Had or have you now any illness or injury fingers or toes including broken bones which required treatment by a physician surgeon, hospitalization or a surgical operation e. Any painful or trick joints or loss of movement in joint f. Impaired use of arms, legs, hands, or feet g. Have loss of vision in either eye h. PRK or Lasik eye surgery CORRECTIVE DEVICES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ACTIONS MEDICAL CONDITIONS YES NO UNSURE YES NO UNSURE YES NO UNSURE

Do you Have you ever a. Do you have any difficulty standing for a long time a. Wear braces on your teeth a. Been rejected for military Have you ever service b. Wear contact lenses or glasses b. Been discharged from military b. Been treated for a mental service for mental, physical or other reasons. condition C. Wear a hearing aid c. Do you receive or have you c. Been a sleepwalker since age applied for disability from any Federal Agency. 12. Have you ever had or have you now d. Addiction to drugs or alcohol e. Allergies f. Asthma or respiratory problems g. Bedwetting since age 12 h. Epilepsy or seizures of any kind i. Other medical problems or defects of any kind

Explanation of Yes or Unsure answers. Describe problem, give age at the time, and current status regarding that problem.

I certify that the information on this form is a true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and no person has advised me to conceal or falsify any information about my physical and mental history

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