137th Special Operations Wing
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Aircraft: OA-1K, OA-1K
Mailing Address:
Air Guard Drive
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73179
Phone:
(405) 686-5048
Website:
https://www.137sow.ang.af.mil/Recruiter POC:
Capt Travis McDonald
185SOS.Accessions.org@us.af.mil
(405) 686-5437
Job Description
**The 185th is currently accepting applications for UPT.**
**Rushing will be INVITE ONLY in APRIL and MAY**
The 185th Special Operations Squadron located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is looking for qualified candidates for our next UPT board. This position is for non-rated Pilot applicants to attend Air Force Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) and follow on OA-1K flight training. The 185 SOS is transitioning soon to the OA-1K.
Please review our “Road to Wings” document, the Squadron’s informational packet (located in the attached documents).
**Per AFMAN 31-101 v3, entry to military installations for individuals NOT in possession of a government-issued form of ID requires a Passport or 'Real ID'. Please ensure you have one of those documents with you when if/when you attend a rush event or you will not be permitted on base**
- Invitations will be extended by select qualified candidates to attend "invite only" drills
-Interviews invitations will be extended for selected applicants and will take place TBD
Applicants must submit a single PDF application through MilRecruiter and also electronically to 185SOS.Accessions.org@us.af.mil. Incomplete/Partial applications will not be reviewed. If failure to submit via both methods, applications will not be accepted. All correspondence will be via email or phone after each stage in the process. The 185 SOS is not considering applications with age, medical or moral waivers for UPT candidates at this time. Active duty military applicants must be within one year of their ADSC. Expected attire is business-casual for civilians and Flight Suit/OCPs for military members. Any questions can be directed via email to 185SOS.Accessions.org@us.af.mil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I visit the 185 SOS prior to the invite-only drill event?
***CHANGE TO POLICY***
The 185th SOS will only be holding invite only rush events. You must have an application on file to be considered for invitation.
Does the 185 SOS process age waivers, and what age requires one?
No, the 185 SOS is not processing age waivers. Age waivers are required for individuals who have not started UPT before their 33rd birthday.
Application Deadline
Mar 31, 2026