What is the cut-off age to join the Air Force?
Non-prior service applicants must be at least 17 to apply and in Basic Military Training before their 28th birthday. Officer Training School (OTS) applicants must be at least 17 to apply and commissioned before their 35th birthday. Physician, Nurse and Allied Health applicants need to contact a recruiter, as the age criteria may vary by profession. Note: Prior service applicants should contact their local recruiter for age cut-offs. For more information on this subject, you can chat with one of our online advisers or click here to contact us and get in touch with your local recruiter.