Keaton Wilkerson Career Timeline and Leadership Parallel by Keaton Wilkerson

Use undergrad to develop as a leader and aviatior. NOW

kewi8644 — 2025-09-05 20:40:04 UTC

During my remaining years as an undergrad student, I want to shape my self identity, while becoming a better leader. I also will continue my flying in order to keep building experience that will help me stand out from other applicants.

Graduation 2 years

kewi8644 — 2025-09-05 20:43:46 UTC

Graduating with a degree is Communication and a Business minor means more to me than checking a box on an application. I want it to be a testament to my academic commitment, time management, and the leader I will become through my real world Fraternity experience.

Attend and Complete UPT training 1 year

kewi8644 — 2025-09-05 20:45:54 UTC

After successfully getting selected for a UPT slot, I will attend USAF UPT and will test the academic abilities and habits I developed during my time at CU Boulder. I will work hard to graduate and pass all of my test.

Get selected for a UPT slot by a Fighter Squadron 1-10 years

kewi8644 — 2025-09-05 20:46:57 UTC

I will be taking part in the highly competitive rush process in order to get and interview with a fighter squadron and one day, hopefully securing a UPT Fighter slot. I will be able to practice becoming a leader who is able to stand out from the crowd by helping and leading others.

Attend and graduate from fighter "B Course" 1 year

kewi8644 — 2025-09-05 20:48:44 UTC

Following my graduation from UPT, I will report for the specific training of the aircraft I get hired to fly. This 1 year long course will be the ultimate test of my academic and personal abilities.

Return to Fighter Squadron

kewi8644 — 2025-09-05 21:03:43 UTC

After I graduate from the "B course" I will return to the fighter squadron that hired me. Then I will fly full time for that squadron and slowly take on more leadership responsibilities and positions within that squadron.