My son got a 95 on the pilot AFOQT and a 70 PCSM score without any flight hours. Joined Oct 10, 2014 Messages 393. 5/C)) where R=UCR and C=Class Size. While each squadron has its own. Max they consider is 200 hrs of PIC or instructional, so you probably pick up 33 pcsm points. So almost a half point increase for every point increase on the pilot section!If you want to earn a pilot slot, you need to do well on the AFOQT which is an entrance exam to become an officer. Joined Oct 5, 2015 Messages 8. To use the calculator, navigate to the top right, click FILE, click MAKE A COPY. I had a 72 PCSM and a 86 Pilot AFOQT with 0 flight hours. Good luck everyone 🙂. Same tiers - just stop counting after 60 now. Each score is a percentile for. 1 – 25 58%. June 01, 2021. The PCSM score is. 6. Percentage of OTS and ROTC Applicants Meeting the Minimum AFOQT. Applicants must achieve qualifying scores on the AFOQT. 3 Potential. AFOQT Composite Scores. 7. To pass, applicants taking the AFOQT must score a minimum of 15 in Verbal and 10 in Quantitative. GPA and AFOQT scores are only about a quarter of your application. According to Dr. Home. You can have a terrible AFOQT score brought up by other categories or a great AFOQT score brought down by other categories. Academic – 82. You can check your AFOQT scores here. Test-takers need to score at least 15 on the verbal portion and 10 on the quantitative portion, plus other minimum scores needed for those looking to become a pilot, combat systems officer or air. 8. 5-Year Member. Verbal Composite (VA + WK + RC): All prospective Air Force Officers must score a minimum of 15 on this composite. You will receive a score based on percentile for each area (0-99): Verbal. The exam aims to set a dedicated selection criterion for pilot and navigator training. Nothing outstanding, nothing bad. Pilot. I just recently took my AFOQT test and completely bombed it. The problem is no matter what your academic record is, your AFOQT scores, work history and on and on, there is a line miles long for people who don't need a waiver. Minimum Percentile Scores on the AFOQT for Qualifying as an Officer, Pilot, and Combat Systems Operator. This is coming from a civvie college grad with 0 flight hours. All to say, the board does actually care about whole person concept. The national selection rate was 82%. Minimum Percentile Scores on the AFOQT for Qualifying as an Officer, Pilot,. It really depends on where your commanders ranking, gpa, pfa, and FT ranking stand, but a 70 should be your absolute minimum to shoot for, I say go for 90+ though. e (Pilot, CSO, Academic, Verbal, Quant, and ABM). I have my PPL, working on IFR and 135 flight hours. Sure, I took 9 years to graduate college, switched degrees 3 times and finished with a bachelors in physiology gpa 3. That said, if you don’t get picked up for pilot, I would say you have a good chance at. I was Army my Freshman 1st semester, my 2nd semester was online, and now I am here. Make your package shine everywhere else and ask the question. The PCSM and AFOQT definitely weigh more than 10%. Just make sure the rest of your package is top notch. However, I am concerned with what I need to do one I get back. Average nav AFOQT score (which would be in place of the PCSM) floats. 2. If you have lower scores, you can make up lost. When to check. You are going to want a PCSM score of at least 75 to be competitive although the average is less Reply replyI have one major question and of course the "what are my chances". New posts Search forums. Choosing not to apply when you’ve met the minimums is self elimination. . 6 undergrad GPA. Your Pilot score is comprised of the following subtests: Math Knowledge, Table Reading, Instrument Comprehension, and Aviation. Any help would be awesome. verbal 15. I had a 58 pilot score after my first attempt, and with my max hours, it was a 75. OTS Application. Your PCSM score is calculated using your AFOQT Pilot subscore, your Test of Basic Aviation Skills (TBAS) data, highest level of formal education, and the amount of logged flight time you have accrued. -- AFOQT score in the academic-aptitude area is 63. AFOQT: 98/61/40/33/50 PCSM: 97 Flight hours: 1300 Flight Ratings: PPL, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, ATP (ERJ 170/190 type rating)Cumulative GPA; Fitness Assessment (FA) results: Based on a 100-point scale and consisting of sit-ups, push-ups, and a 1. It means you scored at and above 70% of the military’s reference sample of. From my research some years the average PCSM score of candidates is 70 but I read 6 months ago people were getting pilot slots with 20s. I used Baron's, Trivium, and Peterson's to study over the course of roughly a month. AFOQT Test Scores. ABM: 8. So yes, its competitive, however your GPA is extremely low, lower than the "average" selects. I’d have to go back and look at the statistics but I think the average GPA for accepted applicants is over a 3. Minimum AFOQT scores that Air Force Officer applicants must attain include a 15 ( Verbal Composite) and a 10 ( Quantitative Composite). I’m a Non-Rated select with a 2. PCSM score (40% of total score) AFOQT (40% of total score if you don't have a PCSM score) Commander's ranking (25% of total score) Fitness test (10% of total score) Field Training Ranking (15% of total score) GPA (10% of total score) See below for more information on some of these things that may be new to you. My scores from the AFOQT aren't particularly good with them ranging from the 40s-70s and im just wondering what are some of the lowest scores you know of get selected. You asked if you are competitive not if you will squeak by. Air Force careers involve specific requirements for ASVAB scores in applicable aptitude areas, such as general, mechanical, administrative, and electric. I plan on taking the AFOQT in a few months after some studying. Edit I. Each composite is comprised of a subtest - or some combination of subtests from which your score is derived. Second, your GPA is average/low and your PCSM + AFOQT (pilot) is low. For active duty people get picked up with minimums for pilot. Study, put in the work, get a better score than you would have without studying. . On the old scale or the pcsm 2. Like was said earlier, you don't get your TBAS score, you just get your PCSM. Academic Aptitude: 44. 3. Accurate-Surround512 • 1 yr. AFOQT Composite Scores. You really shouldnt concern yourself with getting into ENJPPT. To give you a comparison, my son got a 95 on the AFOQT pilot score and wound up with a 70 PCSM with no hours. These are absolute minimums and not waiverable for categorization even if you were able to get a waiver to get into the POC. In my second attempt I score 70 or 80 in MK but as much in the other subtests as. Published May 12, 2015. 92T0. com Pilot. Bachelor's degree with 2. For aspiring pilot applicants, you must score a minimum of 25 in pilot, 10 in navigator, and possess a combined pilot-navigator score of 50. Because positions like Pilot are SUPER competitive and there is a finite number of positions for pilots, your AFOQT test scores need to be stellar. 76 – 99 92%. On average, each squadron must fill one to four SUPT slots per year. If you have logged any private pilot flying hours, your FAA logbook must be submitted to the PCSM office to ensure you receive credit (See Flight Hour Update ). To give you a comparison, my son got a 95 on the AFOQT pilot score and wound up with a 70 PCSM with no hours. it will be an uphill battle. I got a 79 on quantitative and 76 on AA, but still had a 99 on pilot. — The average high school GPA for the Class of 2021 is 3. For example if you want to be a pilot, this attachment will tell you the AFOQT score and GPA requirements. First of all, you need the min score on the verb and Quant. Test of Basic Aviation Skills (PCSM/TBAS) The PCSM algorithm changed 12-29-21 at 1400, prior scores are not affected. 10 for applicants who test positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabis, or other. splatbutt117 • 2 mo. Pilot score of 10; Combined Pilot and Navigator score of 50;. For prospective pilot candidates, you must have a minimum pilot score of 25, a minimum navigator score of 10, and a combined pilot-navigator score of. If you go RPA high and average or better and have a 40 PCSM, you will likely get int. What is a good AFOQT Score? While there are 12 subtests, test-takers can expect to only receive five total scores for the full AFOQT exam. The test is used to select applicants for Air Force ROTC as well as Officer Training School (OTS). You can make up. Averages don't mean anything. Reply reply Ok_Dragonfly_7580 • I studied for months and. For reference my AFOQT scores are PILOT 94 CSO 58 ABM 77 V 12 Q 26 PCSM 88. 7 and 76. Retest. The AFOQT. Thanks for the advice. The average of your AFOQT scores is 53. Can AFOQT scores be waived? Yes, AFOQT scores can be waived if you meet the consideration requirements, which is either a 50 and above score in the AA section of the test or a. 60-69 9% 70-79 7%. You can make up for sub-average scores in many ways, but. The score is percentile based. Average Pilot Selectee AFOQT Scores (based on individual subscores) Pilot: 90. AFOQT: Pilot: 96 Quant: 95 ACAD: 92 Nav:87 Verbal. I will be attending FT this summer as a rated tech select. Quant: 86. Navigator – 85. Attached below is a link to an updated version of the OM Calculator, specifically for FY22 applicants. 9 GPA and 100 FA got pilot. Then, if the 102 wants pilot they will get it. The Pilot composite includes subtests which measure quantitative ability, the ability to determine aircraft attitude from instruments, knowledge of aeronautical concepts, and perceptual speed. IMO the scores are just numbers that to the board are either just good enough, good enough,. The Full Range of AFOQT Scores Is Not. ABM: N/A. So I just received my AFOQT score and got a 13 on the verbal section. Your PCSM is 40% of the score they use. Supreme User 450 Gender:Male Location:DFW Posted February 28, 2017 Confused on how I should feel on my chances at this time: Pilot: 99 Navigator: 83. Pilot . Prior to competing for the rated boards, you will need to schedule an appointment to take the TBAS. " The AFOQT is a vital part of your application, both as a unique component and for its influence on your Pilot Candidate Selection Method (PCSM) score. I am almost 26 with 5 years in. 10-Year Member. Thank you, Pretty consistent at least. Navigator-TechnicalTime negatively impacted my AFOQT results during as I didnt factor in bubbling in answers when I practiced, I simply wrote the answer in the book. For instance, I have a 98 PCSM and between 41-60 flight. Use AFOQT practice tests to prepare for the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) – a test taken by applicants who want to become an Officer in the United States Air Force. My AFOQT was 99 Pilot, 99 Nav, and 89 PCSM w/50 flight hours to my name. I submitted with scores that were well below average but hopefully the resume will carry us. Here are my scores, as well as my interesting background. If I make it into OTS I know I will do well. Got hired to be a pilot. You can get a pretty good PCSM with 78. PFA and FT wise were well below the average but the fact that my AFOQT scores were off the. “Data supports that the PCSM is the best single predictor of. You will need to score at least a 25 on the Navigator and a 10 on Pilot sections in order to qualify. Subtest scores are combined to generate one or more of five composite scores used to help predict success in certain types of Air Force training programs. anythingbutbored1990 • 2 mo. 5-Year Member. 1 PFA, Middle Third FT, Top Third RSS. For UPT minimum acceptable scores are 15 Verbal, 10 Quantitative, 25 Pilot. #1. The AFOQT is scored with percentile scores (1 to 99) in the following categories: Pilot; CSO; ABM; Academic Aptitude; Verbal; Quantitative; The minimum qualifying score is a 15 in the verbal section, and a 10 in the quantitative section. Those are solid, if not spectacular scores. The minimum qualifying scores for officer commissioningFailed my AFOQT. You could do literally anything with those scores, theoretically. The five AFOQT composites and the kinds of knowledge and abilities they measure are described below. It’s certainly possible to be high 70s PCSM with a 56 pilot score. Paying to get flight hours is pretty much out of the question. Being that 70 is the average, that means there are people with smaller scores that got a spot. . Additionally, your score on the new ABM composite was calculated automatically. It's quite an expensive investment, however. 2. Your rated scores are pretty decent but if you are going for an EA slot the only score that matters is the Academic Aptitude. I can compete with the 99s people. I was just wondering if these scores are used for anything important, or if they are simply used to see how the cadets do in relation to ROTC, OTS and other commissioning sources. PCSM or AFOQT: 40% RSS: 25% CGPA: 10% PFA: 10% Total: 85% The Field Training Rank weight was 15% last year, so we will simply be removing that factor from the equation and keep all other weights the same for a total of 85%. For example, if your Pilot composite score is in the 85th percentile, it means that you performed better than 85% of the reference group of test-takers. Pilot:90 CSO:83 ABM:87 Acad:61 Verb:51 Quan:70 If your going for pilot then it might be worth it to try and up the score a bit to be more competitive. For reference, these are the average scores of the folks that got selected for the FY22 boards (top 2 are the rated boards, and bottom is the non-rated). 9, whereas the mean PCSM scores are 41. Now this time my score is Pilot:95 Nav:86 AA:44 Verbal:14 Quan:80. The 1678 figure is the number of eligible and endorsed cadets who met the board. If a composite score is used from an earlier. I feel like I have a decent package, just bad passing scores. Keep in mind the scores for paper tests can take up to two weeks to. academic awards/recognition, and AFOQT scores (specifically, verbal, and quantitative). So a lower GPA won't completely sink your chances. I took the AFOQT through Pearson Vue about a month ago and I also took the TBAS as well to get a PCSM score. 11. 84. I would recommend the Baron's book, I got mine at barns n noble but it is widely known as one of the best resources for the AFOQT. Test of Basic Aviation Skills ( TBAS) test scores are combined with the candidate’s Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT. I'm able to view my AFOQT Pilot score and my PCSM on the air forces website but I can't see my raw AFOQT. Got a 62 PCSM, 57 on the Pilot section of the AFOQT, and 169. Then with your flight time, you’ll earn a PCSM score. One of my friends got accepted with scores in the teens. 0 GPA (dont know the rest) but he flew the T-38 at Vance so it worked out anyway. The Full Range of AFOQT Scores Is Not Utilized. Apr 19, 2015 #3. Be excited if you get chosen for UPT and if you get chosen for ENJPPT even better. The AFOQT was validated for the prediction of pilot training criteria. Some guard units will process AFOQT minimum waivers but they extremely rare. 5 science reasoning. AFOQT pilot goes into your PCSM, and that is most affected by your TBAS and flight hours, however. Just going to throw out stats from the last board. One Team, One Family, One Mission. In general, preparing for a test like the AFOQT takes between 6 weeks and 3 months, but like Flykage94 says, it varies depending on the person. TBAS scores are combined with the candidate's Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Pilot composite and flying hours to. Apply. 94. 6 undergrad GPA. The PCSM score is not an all-inclusive pilot selection tool; it is one part of the entire board selection. depended if I was going to to study and take it again. 76 – 99 92%. -- AFOQT score in the navigator area is 70. You could do literally anything with those scores, theoretically. The board selection process is very competitive; therefore, it is important to pay close attention to details in all. Below average GPA as well. The PCSM score is not an all-inclusive pilot selection tool; it is one part of the entire board selection. 1- Pilot and RPA Operator AFOQT score minimums: Pilot: 25*. AFOQT. Jan 15, 2015. AFOQT Practice Test. The score is on a scale of 1-99, with 99 being the best. I think it’s like 2. I got a 79 on quantitative and 76 on AA, but still had a 99 on pilot. For PFA scores though a 90 is kinda low, at most dets the average PFA score for the wing is usually in the mid 90s. Once selected you should call the OTS admin, Rose, and talk to her. I was Army my Freshman 1st semester, my 2nd semester was online, and now I am here. 4, which is about as average as you get. Although there have been many variations of the exam since the beginning, the AFOQT has, since the beginning, been about selecting the best college graduates for. They don’t care what you put up as #1. Test of Basic Aviation Skills (PCSM/TBAS) The PCSM algorithm changed 12-29-21 at 1400, prior scores are not affected. Once you are qualified to join the Air Force as an officer, you will take this path to get your wings: Complete Officer Training (Air Force Academy, AFROTC, or OTS). Thats with a nearly record low/actually record low selection rate that was mostly all rated selects. If you retake the AFOQT, the new PCSM scoring algorithm with a cap of 60 flying hours will be used to re-calculate. Baseline PCSM w/ 0 hours was a 68 under the 201+ algorithm. The Pilot. 1. AFOQT advice from someone who took it two weeks ago and did very well. 3240423 • 3 yr. On average, pilot will be the largest represented career field but there are also a lot of selects so I would expect to wait a good amount of time time. The average for the Officer Aptitude Rating (OAR) would be again from 40 to 60 as it is scored between 20 and 80. Apparently the commander is supper strict at my recruiting office. Pilot:37, Nav: 30, Acad:1, Verbal:1. It’s important to note that each branch of the military has its own specific requirements for AFOQT scores, and the minimum acceptable scores may vary depending on the job you are applying for. Flying hour updates with LESS than 41 hours and a test/re-test on TBAS or AFOQT are scored using the new algorithm. 5 CGPA not get selected. colts825 New Member. AFQT Prep Tip #1: Decide Where to Focus. I know I can take the TBAS again and do better since. This was my study experience for the AFOQT and TBAS tests. The Pilot composite includes subtests which. "PCSM and AFOQT rated composites have proven to be valid, cost-effective selection. Minimum Score. Navigator/CSO: (no minimum)*. Other than my PCSM score, I feel like I stack up decently for rated packages: PFA (15%): 100 GPA (10%): 3. UPDATE as of April 20, 2023: Air Force canceled the board I was applying for so I applied Navy and was selected for Pilot. Joined Nov 28, 2007 Messages 13,900. When my new AFOQT scores came back with a 97 pilot score or something like that, it shot my PCSM up over 10 points. Combat Systems Officer (CSO) - Measures knowledge and abilities considered necessary for successful completion of CSO training. Of course they look at other things besides your PCSM score. There really is no exact formula for how these decisions are made. So 381 total = 216 AD + 165 CIV applicants. This video explains the AFOQT scoring structure in-depth and looks at what may be considered competitive scores for the board when applying to OTS. The AFOQT-AA is used for categorization processing if applying for ABM slot. Got my scores back and am interested in what anybody thinks, I know it’s just one factor among many others but I am overall pleased with them. You can check your AFOQT scores here. I am assuming this means I did not do well on the TBAS. All my scored were really good (PCSM was average with lack of flight time). AFOQT scores are in: Thank you so much to every in this subreddit for all the advice and tips!! I am applying for the civilian rated pilot board! Undergrad GPA: 3. I took the test September 21st. , News, features and commentaries pertaining to the Air Force Personnel Center. Below are my new scores after retaking both the TBAS and AFOQT. For example, the pilot section requires Math Knowledge, Aviation Info, Table reading and Instrument comprehension. If your pilot are nav score are low, you probably just did poorly in the aviation sections. A 1 means you did worse than 99% of test takers. Without studying at all I got Pilot - 89 CSO - 91 ABM - 94 Acad Aptitude - 68 Verbal - 67. Pilot: to qualify for this career in terms of the AFOQT, you must score at least a 15 on verbal, 10 on quantitative, 25 on pilot, and 10 on navigator. The Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) was designed by the USAF in 1953 as a testing standard to help decipher which candidates would be best suited to join as an officer. If you have other factors that. Unless your field has certain education requirements (engineering degree, medical, etc), the Air Force teaches you everything you need to know. I think I can improve the AA/V/Q sections if I study but am worried about my pilot score dropping. Political Science and B. Nearing completion of UPT, you will be assigned an aircraft, which is called getting your seat assignment. “Data supports that the PCSM is. Navigator candidates must achieve a minimum score of 10 (Pilot), 25 (Navigator) and cumulative 50 (Pilot + Navigator). PCSM combines the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Pilot composite, scores from the Basic Attributes Test (BAT) and a measure of prior flight experience in a regression-weighted pilot aptitude composite. 1st PCSM Score: 83 @ 101-200 hour bracket. A solid interview and personal statement really help. There are also only five scores but 12 sections on the exam, so these scores are related to only the sections that we have mentioned above, not the other sections. Above average pilot & nav, below average other. If I make it into OTS I know I will do well. My Scores: P: 96 N: 97 AA: 91 V:88 Q: 86 ABM: 97 CSO: 97 PCSM: 64 Flight Hours: 0. This video explains the AFOQT scoring structure in-depth and looks at what may be considered competitive scores for the board when applying to OTS. AFOQT Scores: Minimum Requirements Explained. 2. Timing is literally everything and the only section i ran out of time for was math, so I had to guess on the last 5 questions. Increase your AFOQT score by using our free full AFOQT practice test. I got a 45 with 0. The AFOQT-N is used for categorization processing if applying for CSO slot. Here are my scores: Pilot - 58 Nav - 44 Aca - 47 Verb - 27 Quantitative - 72 ABM - 65 PCSM - 22 I really want some guidance and hear peoples perspective!. For PCSM scores if you get 1-19 you have a 63% washout rate. are ranked on an Order of Merit score based on the PCSM score, field training, physical fitness, college Grade Point Average (GPA), and commander’s ranking. e (Pilot, CSO, Academic, Verbal, Quant, and ABM). With 201+ hours, it would’ve been a 99. I'm incredibly nervous about the upcoming 14OT02 board, but seeing these comments about scores gives me a lot of hope. There are many variables to an OTS package. 5 / AFOQT NAVIGATOR 54. Average Standardized Differences on Verbal. Your Pilot Candidate Selection Method (PCSM) score is based on three inputs: (i) TBAS, (ii) the AFOQT Pilot composite score or EPQT, and (iii) private pilot flying hours (if any). From your experience, what sort of profiles were landing AD RPA pilot slots? What average AFOQT, flight hours, PCSM, GPA, etc? Can't answer this as it's not really something you talk about once you're selected. 94. Remember - AFOQT scores are just one tiny part of your packet. If you are attempting to apply for active duty your chances are better at getting that third attempt to test than a minimum scores waiver. Anything other than that, it's impossible to answer. See a Sample Six Week AFOQT Study Regimen via AFOQTGuide. CSO and ABM use AFOQT scores. 1 Age for. (PCSM) scores, prior pilot experience (Flight Hours), or college performance (GPA). My AFOQT scores: Pilot: 97 Navigator: 86 Acad Aptitude: 86 Verbal: 85 Quantitative: 78 . Most of yours are well above the averages in each category, and the ones that aren't are really close to the average. With a degree like that you will be competitive. Ultimately helping to prove you're capable of much more than your GPA on paper. I got my results back on 10/9/19. A minimum score of 15 Verbal, 10 Quantitative, and 25 on the Pilot portion is required to be considered for a pilot slot. Capri120 DH USAFA '79, DD USAFA '20. However, if I. T he subtests all compile one score for the AFOQT. 0 / AFOQT ACADEMIC APTITUDE 55. Remember - AFOQT scores are just one tiny part of your packet. This score is composed of the AFOQT and TBAS scores, previous flying experience, and other "whole-person concept" merits such as grade point average, physical fitness assessment scores and class ranking. Posted February 20, 2018. Minimum AFOQT scores that Air Force Officer applicants must attain include a 15 (Verbal Composite) and a 10 (Quantitative Composite). 2. I'd study your ass off for 4-6 months and hopefully kill the thing. Apr 19, 2015. The composite of rated categorization weighted factors are used to create a cadet order of merit. 3 Quantitative: 73. I'm incredibly nervous about the upcoming 14OT02 board, but seeing these comments about scores gives me a lot of hope. My mentors has told me to go ahead and try to put a package in but most likely they will push my package aside. I have now commissioned and am awaiting flight training. AFOQT: The AFOQT is a five-hour exam covering 12 different areas. It's certainly not impossible, depending on the rest of your packet, but that score alone is below average. He wound up with a 98 PCSM score as a he had 201 flight hours. AFOQT Pilot Score(Knowledge) Test of Basic Aviation Skills (TBAS) Scores(Aptitude) The TBAS generates 9 measurements of pilot aptitude considering these main areas. 04. Flying hours of 41+ (new maximum) are tracked for research and not changed to avoid potential negative effects. If you have flight hours, then your pilot score wont be as critical. Deadline to lock-in rankings, GPA, PFA, nominations, AFOQT scores: January 31, 2022 .