I smoked the FAST and aced the ASVAB (only 99/99 the recruiter had ever seen), had Associate Degree in Engineering, ASEL/AMEL Commercial and instrument, was current and proficient with over 500 TT.
Got rejected because I wear glasses. No waivers.
Yes, seriously, just because I wore glasses.
So I became an Airborne Infantryman instead. It was the only way I could get in the air. It was a great adventure. I learned a lot and I don't regret it at all.
Several years later, glasses were okay, but now I was 27 and the cutoff was 27-1/2 upon entry to flight school. No waivers, so, rejected again despite 300+ APFT every time, Expert Rifle every time, PLDC Honor Graduate, very experienced paratrooper, EMT license, and many, many, many years in LRS (Long Range Surveillance).
Several years later, they raised the age limit up to 32, but I was already 32. You guessed it. No waivers, rejected again.
A few years ago, the Army was desperate for pilots, so I tried getting an age waiver. I told them I'm not interested in Airlines and I'd like to fly for the Army until I'm 60 and aged out. They said no because I only had 12 years left until 60 and they wouldn't get a return on investment. Meanwhile, they keep sending 20-somethings to flight school who only do 6 years then get out to go to the airlines.
Army is retarded.
Stay far far away.
You have been warned.