I have been wondering the same thing. It does appear that way. They have set up an interesting system for getting the air drops. I am hoping to get Jr. Member status in time before the air drops are all finished.
I have just made it Junior Member so I know exactly how you feel. It is not a quick process but you are close now and I believe we are somewhere in the region of the 32nd airdrop. You have plenty of time to apply.
I had my first airdrop the other day but I was expecting a little bit more, I don't know whether I was just being optimistic.