How is a Pcsm score calculated?

How is a Pcsm score calculated?

A PCSM score is calculated by utilizing an applicant’s AFOQT Pilot subscore, amount of logged flight time (including dual instruction), and grading data from the Test of Basic Aviation Skills (TBAS). The calculations used to produce the score are proprietary information and are kept confidential.

Is Pcsm a percentile?

The PCSM score is a weighted composite of the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Pilot composite, several Test of Basic Aviation Skills (TBAS scores), and a zero- to 9-point pilot flight hour code produce the PCSM score. It is reported as a percentile score with values ranging from 1 to 99.

What hours count for Pcsm?

If you retake the TBAS, the new PCSM scoring algorithm with a cap of 60 flying hours will be used to re-calculate your PCSM score. Thus, for example, if you previously received credit for 200 flying hours and retake the TBAS, you will now only receive credit for 60 flying hours.

What does Pcsm mean?

PCSM

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PCSM Pilot Candidate Selection Method

Can you get a guaranteed pilot slot in the Air Force?

Pilot training slots in the Air Force are extremely competitive and getting harder to come by. A civilian can apply for a pilot slot with the Active Duty Air Force and go through OTS, apply to the Air Force Reserves, or apply to the Air National Guard.

What does the Pcsm consist of?

The PCSM score is comprised of three parts. These are the TBAS, the AFOQT Pilot (or EPQT) score, and any private flying hours a candidate may have. Private Pilots’ Licenses are not considered in the PCSM score.

How are Afoqt scores calculated?

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. The AFOQT is made up of 12 timed subtests.

How hard is it to get an OTS pilot slot?

Aside from having to complete your bachelors degree, OTS is the Air Force’s smallest commissioning source (17% of AF officers are OTS grads) and typically only averages 120-150 Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training slots each year.

How do you do well on the TBAS?

The most sound advice is: get a good night’s sleep the night prior and eat breakfast before taking the test. Clear your mind and be ready to concentrate on the tasks at hand. No game is going to prepare you for the TBAS. Here is a link to online TBAS Preparation Flash Cards.

What is a good Afoqt score?

All applicants taking the AFOQT must score a minimum of 15 in Verbal and 10 in Quantitative. 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.

Do you get calculator on Afoqt?

Are you allowed to use a calculator on the AFOQT exam? You are not allowed to use a calculator on the AFOQT exam.