Pool 1 consists of all U.S. citizens who meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria
1. A graduate from an institution participating in the Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) program who has received an appropriate recommendation.
2. A veteran eligible for a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) and who can provide a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty within 120 days of the announcement closing.
3. An eligible veteran maintaining aviation experience obtained in the course of his/her military experience and/or a veteran entitled to veterans' preference.
Pool 2 consists of all other U.S. citizens who do not meet the requirements for Pool 1.