

This is especially important when it comes to waivers. Not someone who has no authority (like a recruiter in a strip mall who says you can’t be a fighter pilot, but hey, why not enlist as a crew chief instead!) or knowledge. Let the person who can make the decision be the one that tells you it’s not possible. Don’t stop until someone IN A POSITION OF ABSOLUTE AUTHORITY tells you no. When we say “Make Them Tell You No,” we mean keep pushing.

So many people have quit before they even started because they heard or someone (who has no idea) told them it’s not possible. We are often our own worst enemies when it comes to applying ourselves and going out to get what we want. Make them tell you no is a mindset that basically says you won’t self-eliminate or give up. ― William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure Don’t self-eliminate.Īnd make us lose the good we oft might win, Regardless of what you find here, do not let a negative answer deter you. Do not rely on others to spoon-feed you the information. Part of being an officer in the military is the ability to take the initiative. We have done our best to make sure the information is as accurate as possible, but at the end of the day, the responsibility lies with YOU to ensure you have the most up-to-date and correct information. This was compiled by current/former military pilots based on current and past information. This includes questions about the application process, medical standards, and general questions about becoming a military pilot. We’ve compiled some of the most frequently asked questions from the Make Them Tell You No Facebook Group to hopefully reduce redundant questions that have already been answered.

How do I get a waiver for a medical condition or an exception to policy?. 12ĭo I need to be a US citizen to become a pilot/officer in the Navy/Air Force?. How do I find out what Guard/Reserve Units are hiring?. What do Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve Units look for in an interview?. 10ĭo I need a Private Pilot Certificate or flight hours?. How do I prepare for the AFOQT/ASTB/TBAS?. My recruiter is trying to talk me into applying for something other than pilot. What can I do to be a more competitive applicant?. How do I pick the aircraft I want to fly?. Is Air Force Active Duty or Guard/Reserve better?. What College degree should I get? Does it have to be STEM?. What test scores are considered acceptable?. 3Īm I too old to start the application process?. I don’t have perfect vision can I still be a fighter pilot?. Will I have a pilot slot before I have a commitment to the military?. What are the general requirements to become a military pilot?. Sony Pictures will debut Dillard's Devotion in select US theaters starting October 28th, 2022 this fall.BECOMING A MILITARY PILOT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Produced by Molly Smith & Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill & Trent Luckinbill. Based on the book " Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice" written by Adam Makos.

The screenplay is written by Jake Crane & Jonathan A. Dillard, director of the films Judy Goose, Sleight, and Sweetheart previously, as well as a few shorts he got his start in the business working at the offices of Bad Robot. Devotion is directed by talented American filmmaker J.D. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy's most celebrated wingmen. Dillard's Devotion, direct from Sony's YouTube:ĭevotion, an aerial war epic based on the book of the same name, tells the harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Oh yeah this looks EXCELLENT! I had a good feeling about this one, I have been a fan of Dillard all along. The main cast includes Spencer Neville, Christina Jackson, Thomas Sadoski, Joseph Cross, Daren Kagasoff, Serinda Swan, and Joe Jonas. Brown, as played by Jonathan Majors, a pioneering Black Naval aviator who flew during the Korean War (1950-1953), and built an unexpected bond with fellow Naval aviator Tom Hudner, played by Glen Powell - who is also in Top Gun Maverick. Devotion tells the true story of Jesse L. Navy fighter pilots risk their lives during the Korean War and become some of the Navy's most celebrated wingmen. Of course they drop the first trailer for this during Top Gun opening weekend! Makes sense. "What are you fighting for?" "Hoping to find that out." Sony Pictures has revealed the first official trailer for Devotion, another new intense fighter pilot thriller coming this year - following the opening of Top Gun Maverick in theaters this weekend.
