Air Force Officer Age Limit - I Applied And Met The Board As A 42 Year Old.
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- Опубликовано: 16 мар 2022
- In this video I share my experience of trying to commission in the Air Force as an older person.
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I talk about preparing for and taking the AFOQT
Getting my Officer Package together
Going through the Officer Board
And the outcome
Your still the man!
You have inspired me to join. I'm 39 and just went to MEPS last week. Thank you for all you have done for me and I looking forward to tracking your journey. Who knows, once I get in the service maybe we can meet and kick it some day!
Hey Brian! Thanks, man. Dude, awesome! You’ll do great. Which jobs are you looking into?
awesome I went to Basic combat training at Ft jackson when I was 39 Im 41 now
Inspiring! Great to hear from you again.
Thanks, JK! Hope all is well! How are things going?
Thank you for this! Exactly the information what I was looking for. All the best Erik.
You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful!
Dude. Its been awesome seeing the progression of your journey to enlistment. I decided to start preparing myself last august 22, as I was turning 33. Hoping to start the enlistment process before I turn 34. I have to be honest I feel like I'm never going to get there, but lately seeing your videos has been keeping me on track. Amazing to see that your applying for officers training. Im hoping I can get where you are when I get to 40. Thank you for posting and putting your story out there for guys like me.
Thanks, Bro! That means a lot. Keep it up! It's worth the effort! How far into it have you gotten?
Thanks for your videos. I appreciate the information you provide to us. Keep up with the good work sir.
Thanks Kwaku!!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I also appreciate the encouragement!
Thanks, Diamond!!! You can do it!
Are you in the air force diamond?
Hey, you're back! At least you gave it a shot! Believing you'll get another chance and will pass! Was so happy that you posted another video. I'm 38 and I'm starting the process of joining the military. So all the videos you post definitely helped make that final decision to change my focus to the military. Not too late! Looking forward to another video from you. Keep 'em coming!
Thanks, Claudia! Congrats on starting the process too! I'm glad these vids are helping. Keep me updated on your progress!
Thank you for your service
Great insight Troop! It was my pleasure to write that for you! Keep pushing because opportunities come at the most unexpected times. At least now you’ll be prepared from experience.
It’s been a privilege to be a mentor to all of you! Thank you for what you do for others!
Thanks for all that you are doing, Sir! Thanks for always pushing me forward.
I also grew up in South Bay (Gardena, Torrance, CA) and am going to Air Force boot camp on 10/10/2022. I enlisted Air national guard at 37 last year after watching your RUclips videos.
Erik, you definitely inspired me. Thank you, sir. I want to follow in your footsteps.
Legit!!! How did it go? Are you coming to Channel Islands?
Great to see you again man.
Likewise!! How are things going? It’s been awhile hah
It’s been going great, thanks for asking.
Oh wow! Kudos on your attempt. You did good. Passing the test and making it to the board is a big deal! Keep trying. I know you'll succeed. I've followed your channel for a while especially as I also joined the AF at 39 just before my 40th birthday. I'm currently 42 and test for SSgt soon, however I'm also considering pursuing the officer route. Still prepping for the AFOQT just haven't plucked up the courage to do so yet given we only have 2 chances to do so. But I'm on it. Kudos to you on making an attempt. Hopefully won't be too discouraged and will try again. It's encouraging to see how far in the process you made it too. Keep us posted. Would love to hear more on your progress. Congratulations on your bundle of joy. Beautiful family collage.
Thanks,Stephanie!! Awesome! Definitely go for it. You’ll score better than you think. Plus if you bomb it the first time you’ll know exactly what to study the next time around. You’ll do great!!! Let me know what you decide!
@@erikminamihata Thank you. 🤗 I'm so nervous about it I keep booking the test and putting it off. 🙈 But I will. Prepping for SSgt once I get past that I'll go for the AFOQT. Definitely. Will keep you posted. Your journey fuels my own motivation, so keep going so I can have enough hope to pursue mines. 💜
you got this!!
Eric your inspirational. I'm going to be 35 in 5 months and working on my enlisting. I watch your videos everyday to keep my focus. Thank you for making these videos. Congratulations on all your accomplishments. Please make more videos
Thanks Tom! And congrats on starting the process! You're going to do awesome. Keep me updated on your progress!! Have you narrowed down the jobs yet?
@@erikminamihata I have not. I'm going to see a recruiter I'm thursday. But I'll keep you informed. Maybe you can help me in the process. If you don't mind. Thank you Eric
Hi, Erik . Just noticed this vid.
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I’m 33 years old, prior enlisted Sailor in the Navy. I served for 4 years from 2007 to 2011 as an Aircraft Electrician on F/A-18s (with some time in the Reserves). I was stationed in Japan for 2 and a half years and deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington.
Almost 3 years ago, I tried out for Navy OCS to become a Naval Aviator, but being in Rhode Island gave me the ultimate gut check towards possibly living the life flying off ships. The answer I went with internally was a definite, hard “No.” I thought I would later regret that choice initially. But, now, I don’t. Loved that automatic promotion to E-5, though, as I never got past E-3 during my active duty enlistment (due to a number of circumstances out of my control).
Now, I’m still determined and looking forward to earning my commission at another branch.
As of this writing, I’m deeply considering Army WOFT (took the SIFT exam last year and got a 65) and Air Force OTS (need to retake the AFOQT potentially sometime).
Now that I have my bachelor’s degree, it’d befit me to come back to service as an officer. Going back in as enlisted would be a waste of newly acquired talent for me.
Army WOFT would be a no-brainer choice at this point in time for me. But, if I ultimately decide Air Force, hopefully it’s not too late to get my waivers submitted and eventually approved (mostly age and some medical stuff). For AF, I might go for Helo Pilot but I could dig Transports, Surveillance planes, or Tankers. Navigator (CSO) and ABM would also be interesting choices for flight as well.
Btw you look great in your 40s and don’t even look like you’re in that range. Cheers!
Hey Reiji! Thanks for the comment and thank you for your service. Glad to hear your still pursuing your dream. Keep me updated on your progress! 33 is a great age so I have no doubt you'll land it (no pun intended).
Cool cool! I sat on my first board at 36 and was told from all of the people interviewing that they each sat on front of a board 5 times before being commissioned. Don’t give up, I’ll see you there myself one day!
Right on! Thanks Elliott! Keep me updated on your progress! Would love to hear about your experience with it all.
Hey man , I’m def more street smart than book smart too, I hear ya! Congratulations on your venture! I’d love to join the military but I think I’m too old now at 47 y/o.
Thanks bro!
Congratulations! I plan to join the Texas State Guard. I waited to late to join US Airforce. Thanks for the upload.
Awesome! I heard great things about the Texas State Guard. Keep me updated on your progress. That's great!
@@erikminamihata Thanks Erik you motivated me. I'll keep you posted. Thanks.
I am a prior AF service with 4yrs under my belt. I am glad I found your video as I was thinking about becoming an officer again. I remember back in 2012 when I reached out to a local recruiter in Los Angeles area, they told me I could not do it because of Obama Admin cutting the budget. Fast forward to now, I am considering it again but it seems as though it is just too difficult for 42yr old like me unless you are in specialty field like medical, legal, etc. Appreciate the video and the insight.
Right on. Are you going to give it a shot again? Have you considered going the Air National Guard route?
Im so happy i found this, i myself am trying to commission next year before 32 so far only thing holding me is weight i am down 90 so far
That chair, man! Makes me nervous just looking at it on video!
Definitely messed with my mind for sure hahaha
Appreciate for the video update on your ots application.
Thanks!!
I was wondering where you been bro! I’m happy you tried! & congratulations on your beautiful baby🥳🥳🥳
Thanks bro!! How are things going with you?
@@erikminamihata Wonderful just got my Class A drivers license, Covid slowed things down for me. & like you I have a 15 month old daughter… girls are amazing😍 Might end up in the USCGA or State Guard, I’ll love it the same😎
Legit! How awesome is it to have daughters?! They're the best thing ever! Keep me updated! Congrats on your growing family!
@@erikminamihata Thank you the bonding is priceless, I really enjoyed paternity leave with her! I will keep you updated bro.I really enjoy your videos keep um coming when possible✌️
Shipping out to basic for the Ohio Ang on June 6th. Turning 31 during basic lol . I do plan on as soon as I come back from tech school I’ll study for the AFOQT and try to go officer as well!
Good luck at BMT! You'll do great! Let me know how it goes!
I wasn’t expecting the ending 😢
Hey Erik! Glad to see you back on. I’m 37 turning 38 in a few months and am considering joining. Not sure to go reserve or AD for the AF or Navy. Thoughts? Also I’m interested in going towards the tech space and was told the a great option to learn is military. I would like to obtain a security clearance as well. Problem is that I do have a violent felony involving a firearm. It was back in 2008 and was my first and only time I was in trouble. Im currently a LA port trucker. I was only 1 semester away from obtaining a bachelors in business management.
Would I be able to go forward and join and if yes, would I be able to obtain the security clearance? Can I find out before joining? Keep dropping the videos. Hopefully I can shake your hand one day 💪
Hey! Oh man, I wish I knew the answer to that one. I would say, hit up a recruiter so they can give you the best answer. But yeah, you could find out first before joining. Let me know how it goes! As far as reserve or AD, I usually recommend AD if you're looking for a new experience, new job, life, location, etc. Reserve if you're like where you're at but still want to serve.
Let me know what comes up!
Army or National Guard would be your best bet.
And I am also filling out the AFCEP application online
I am in the process of joining the Air Force as an officer, right now I have sent in my AFRC application package and the Cyber Direct Commission
Hey awesome! Cyber is legit! I was thinking of going into that AFSC next. Keep me updated on your progress. Would love to hear about it.
@@erikminamihatathanks you so much, I am having issues with attaching file in Esss format
They want the file in merged into a single pdf and then binded into pdf binder
What's up man, thanks for the video. I am 36 myself and currently considering joining as well. Having researched what basic training looks like, how did you find it? I've traveled a lot, have good life experience, and know what the real world is like. When I watched a lot of the basic training videos, it looked like many 18-year-old high school graduates were being yelled at by people in their mid-20s. Was that your experience of it, or were you treated with more respect as a senior guy? I am ok getting my ass kicked by combat vets and people who have been there and done it, but being treated like a high schooler by people much younger than me really looks off-putting.
Hey bro! I would say definitely look into it. Some parts of basic are going to be super annoying. But in the grand scheme of things that time goes by so fast it will be over before you know it. Everything was actually back to normal like a regular job after the training environment. But it also depends on which branch you're joining haha. Are you going Air Force?
@@erikminamihata Yes, I was thinking Air Force. Based on where the world is going combat wise as well as the types of positions, that stuck out to me. I am originally British and moved here in 2015, married an American wife from a military family. I could pass all the application steps other than physical requirements so I am focused on dropping lbs and training at the moment before I apply. I'll most likely go reserves as I have a decent legal tech career at the moment.
@@anthonyr587 Your situation is almost like mine. I am originally a Moroccan and became a US citizen in 2015. I am 36, but I went through the process of joining, meaning I went to MEPS passed the medical exam and took the Asvab. I felt so awkward when I was there because everyone was like 18 19 and everyone acted like in high school, I kept to myself most of the time and just felt stranged being surrounded by all these younger guys. My recruiter wants to me to choose a job so we can go to the next step but most of the jobs he listed for me where jobs that have nothing to do with my interest or at least my field of work. I have a bachelor and I am working on my masters but i felt like the jobs listed are like someone who is just starting out in life though some many of those jobs are cool. We can talk sometime if you like.
I am 36 and I literally just went to MEPS two weeks ago took the confirmation test and passed the medical exam.I am considering reserve since I have a good job. However, I have a dilemma. I only scored 55 on Asvab, I already have a bachelor's degree and the jobs I was provided to choose from, none of them matched my interest knowing that I already have a stable good paying job as a civilian. I am not sure how I can join as an officer if I already have a bachelor degree but my recruiter keeps saying I can't. ...I am so torn
I'd study and retake the asvab again so it will open up your job pool. It's definitely a lot easier to commission once you're in. I know it's hard to believe but in my experience the Reserve and Air National Guard like to hire within first. But yeah, start with retaking the ASVAB. If you're set on starting off as an officer I'd say study for the AFOQT. Call up a local Air Force ROTC unit and ask to take it with them so you can get base access.
I have a question about your process of applying for an officer. Did you have to get an age waiver because you're over 40?
Soon I will be 41 and I though that I am too old… by will give it a shot
I’m 34 and I’m cyber transport. I am preparing to apply as an officer for my guard base one day. I’m trying to take the AFOQT by next year.
Justine!!! How are you? How have you been? That's awesome! You'd do great!! You'd make an excellent officer!
@@erikminamihata Thank you for your reply! I work at the guard base in New Jersey doing cyber transport. I was 33 when I joined the Air Force!
@@JustineCarissahow’s ur time in?
What do you mean by pass? Is it a specific overall grade? Or is it sections that you need to get a minimum score on?
This video is 1 yr old and I wanted to ask you question on here because it's the most recent so I apologize if you answered this question already. I'm 38 yrs old and I also want to join the air force. I was wondering if it's true I should lost 20lbs because they said I'm overweight for my height. I'm 5'8 and weight 200. I'm sure it's because I would after keep up with the teenagers. Hopefully I can lose weight as much as I can. I also wanted to know, do you know what do I have to score on the ASVAB test for certain careers? Sorry, hope you answer these questions. Thank you in advance. You are a huge inspiration.
I'm 36, I called today and talked to a recruiter. He told me to lose 20lbs. He said for my height.. I should weigh about 187lbs tops. He told me.. since I have a ged I need to score a minimum of 50. But I think I need to score a minimum of 75.. have you been studying?
hello, great video, and thanks, thanks a lot for doing these kinds of videos, I have some concerns, I am 39 years old, and I want to enter the US Air Force, but I have only permanent residence, I am not a citizen, and I would like a job that needs Top clearance, but for that, I must first enter with a job that allows non-citizens, but the minimum contract is 4 years, my question is, if by the end of my first contract I would be 43 years old, could I choose to change jobs even though the job limit is 42 years old?
What’s the average amount of times, applicants have to go through the process before they are selected? I know police and fire applicants typically have to apply many times before they finally land a job. It took me a year of applying before getting selected for the police academy.
Congratulations on the new addition to the family.
Hey thanks!!! It’s probably the same. I heard it was rare to get it the first time around and it’s normal to apply at least two times and several years to get in. Are you considering going the Officer route?
Hey thanks for serving!
I’ll be enlisted. I leave for BMT 4/5. I’m going to the fire academy. Air Force Firefighters are enlisted. I believe even the Fire Chief is enlisted.
Hopefully I can use what I learn in the fire academy to investigate arsons when I return to my civilian job.
Legit!!
Did you have to get an age waiver? How was that process just getting the waiver? Is it just for the Airguard
Im 33. I want to join so bad! In the air national guard what do u do in a typical day? Are u planning on doing 20 years then?
Hi Sir. Thanks for your video. Your story is very inspirational. I am planning to enlist this year (I will be 41 next month) and I have a bachelor's degree. Would I still be eligible to progress to an officer level through OTS after enlisted? I'm considering this path as I still don't have US Citizenship but would be a citizen with 42.
Hey thanks! I would definitely get in touch with some recruiters to see where you stand. I'm not 100% on how that would work out. Please keep me updated though!
What was your degree and gpa if you don’t mind. Would love the insight?
Ok so I been thinking about it I need a batter life a change I'm 32 years old
Im 39 amd have thought about joining. I got 16 years in IT but have no clue what i would do if i joined
Are you looking to do something similar or completely different? There are some good AFSCs that require a top secret clearance. Those would be good options for you.
Hi ! What are your best tips for passing the AFOQT?
Hey Alfonso. Sorry for the late reply. I basically purchased every AFOQT book off of amazon and studied like crazy. Except stuff that was required for the pilots. I spent I think around 6 months. I barely passed! Oh yeah, take lots of timed practice tests.
@@erikminamihata thanks for your reply ! Do you think is realistic to join as an officer in the air National guard being non prior service ?
Study the math and get good at speed. Practice doing the study guide questions. You don't have a lot of time on each question, so try to be able to answer each question quickly. Don't waste a lot of time on a single question. As for the age cut off, be sure the unit you're applying for is aware of AFI 36-2032 and the section about using a reduced age calculation for prior service, based on satisfictory years. Many units aren't aware of the change in the AFI (it used to be a hard cut off of age 40).
I’m turning 40 in October. Is it too late to join? I’ve seen different numbers online.
I'd definitely reach out to a recruiter ASAP. See what a few of them have to say. Check with the Air National Guard too
Can you go full time as an officer in the ANG?
Absolutely! Sorry for the late reply. But yeah, you totally can. It's called AGR - Active Guard Reserve
Im 39 in 4 months i have 40 can joint in the air force let me know please
Hi, do you have a good officer recruiter info?
Hey Paul. I have one for California Air National Guard but not anywhere else. Are you local to the state?
Are you in the air force reserve or the air force?
Air National Guard 👍.
I refuse to believe you are 42 you look 28-32