admdelta Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 On 12/26/2019 at 10:31 PM, goodflightcowboy said: I doubt this has changed, but last year they wanted one application to the ORANG. The board is a room split 1/2 and 1/2 guys from each unit. Can confirm that this hasn’t changed. One package goes to both units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayz33 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 9 hours ago, ecc97 said: Anyone heard anything from the 176th/Madison? No, but they viewed my video yesterday so they're going through packages 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeeyee Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 1 hour ago, ayz33 said: No, but they viewed my video yesterday so they're going through packages How do you know they viewed your video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecc97 Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 3 hours ago, ayz33 said: No, but they viewed my video yesterday so they're going through packages Thank you much, with all the holidays I figured they were still going through things, but wanted to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admdelta Posted December 29, 2019 Share Posted December 29, 2019 2 hours ago, Yeeyee said: How do you know they viewed your video? YouTube tracks views. If you keep your video unlisted then all views should be coming from the squadron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavGuy Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 Anybody going to the Memphis UPT board in Feb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N730 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Anybody going to the Memphis UPT board in Feb?Did they finally start hiring off the street?When I spoke to them years ago, they said they only hired from within. I've never even seen info about a board.If you're interviewing, good luck! Memphis is a much better town that people give it credit for. A TON of great food.Sent from my SM-N975U using Baseops Network mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavGuy Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 hour ago, N730 said: Did they finally start hiring off the street? When I spoke to them years ago, they said they only hired from within. I've never even seen info about a board. If you're interviewing, good luck! Memphis is a much better town that people give it credit for. A TON of great food. Sent from my SM-N975U using Baseops Network mobile app I don't know. I called, got an application and now have an interview in Feb. Granted, I'm current military but not Air Force. Cheers for the luck, I need it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavGuy Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Going off my previous post here. Do you guys think its not a good use of time interviewing with a unit that gives preference to those within their organization? As much as I want to attend every interview, time and cost are not expendable especially already being in the military myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodflightcowboy Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 26 minutes ago, CavGuy said: Going off my previous post here. Do you guys think its not a good use of time interviewing with a unit that gives preference to those within their organization? As much as I want to attend every interview, time and cost are not expendable especially already being in the military myself. I think interviewing with any unit that you can see yourself flying with long term is a good use of time. If there's one thing that holds true (in my opinion) throughout this process, it's that we as applicants have absolutely no clue what any given unit is looking for. Don't handicap yourself by not taking an interview simply because you think you'd have less of a chance. That being said, if you've been offered two interviews at units you like equally, of course, choose the one that you think you have a better shot at. But don't sell short the opportunity to get a slot simply because of message boards or rumors. We have no clue what they're looking for. Addendum... especially somewhere like Memphis. The food, music and culture of that town rocks, and if civilian flying is your thing, you're already living in base. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N730 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 14 hours ago, CavGuy said: I don't know. I called, got an application and now have an interview in Feb. Granted, I'm current military but not Air Force. Cheers for the luck, I need it! Awesome! Congrats, and good on you for taking the initiative! 12 hours ago, CavGuy said: Going off my previous post here. Do you guys think its not a good use of time interviewing with a unit that gives preference to those within their organization? As much as I want to attend every interview, time and cost are not expendable especially already being in the military myself. Absolutely not a waste of time. Every unit seems to give preference to their internal guys, they've worked in the unit and have interacted with the pilots. They've been able to see their work ethic in a lot instances. But if they weren't interested, they wouldn't have invited you to interview. And if they weren't open to outside candidates, they would not have sent you an application. Like I said, I knew someone in the unit and was able to visit right after they got their C-17s. I was just trying to get an understanding of what the guard was and how it worked. Just in conversation, I was told numerous times that I'd have to enlist and work in the unit before they'd consider me. So I'd imagine you'd have gotten the same response if they weren't going to give consideration to outside applicants. Plus, even if you aren't hired, an interview is great experience. I got picked up on my second interview and credit a lot of the success to having real guard interview experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavGuy Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Thank you both for the words of encouragement, I do feel better about it now. I should have elaborated that on the application, it physically says preference is first given to current unit members, hence my apprehension. It is my dream unit though due to the location and a certain cargo airline connection as goodflightcowboy mentioned. I'm at a weird point right now. I got picked up in 2014 with a unit at my first interview. Due to a med issue that no longer is a problem, I can now fly in the AF. I will now be on my third interview this time around and anxious doesn't begin to describe how much I want to begin flying in the AF. I think its harder knowing I had a taste of it before, but couldn't continue at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Doe Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 On 12/19/2019 at 6:26 PM, JabroniWizard said: Anyone aware of any upcoming meet and greets for the 114th and/or 123rd Fighter Squadrons? Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app I was wondering the same thing if anyone has any info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admdelta Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 16 minutes ago, John Doe said: I was wondering the same thing if anyone has any info There’s one next week on January 10. PM me and I can send you the deets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihtbasitc Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Anybody heard from Wisconsin yet? Feeling anxious about the lack of response... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Boy Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Anybody heard from Wisconsin yet? Feeling anxious about the lack of response...I know of three people who got a phone call yesterday for an invite. (Myself not included unfortunately)You never know, could be doing more phone calls but I am currently just waiting for the “thanks for applying” e-mail and hoping to get some solid feedback to keep making stronger applications in the future. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihtbasitc Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Tommy Boy said: I know of three people who got a phone call yesterday for an invite. (Myself not included unfortunately) You never know, could be doing more phone calls but I am currently just waiting for the “thanks for applying” e-mail and hoping to get some solid feedback to keep making stronger applications in the future. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app Thanks for the info. Better luck to us both next time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burger Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Has Wisconsin finished sending out invites or have they sent out "thanks for applying" emails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNGH Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 Still actively reviewing as of this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR-1 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 27 minutes ago, LNGH said: Still actively reviewing as of this weekend. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelaviator Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Anyone shooting for the 101st Rescue Squadron board in NY or know if they are having an open house? I tried to see if they were having a visit day during their drill weekend but couldn't get past the gatekeepers this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdog Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 Anyone applying to the Jan AFRC board? It was supposed to be held today, but my sponsoring squadron said it will be delayed until the end of the month, and possibly until March. Anyone else in the same boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihtbasitc Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 17 hours ago, ZR-1 said: you're the best kind of person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihtbasitc Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 14 hours ago, tarheelaviator said: Anyone shooting for the 101st Rescue Squadron board in NY or know if they are having an open house? I tried to see if they were having a visit day during their drill weekend but couldn't get past the gatekeepers this morning. The person I talked to said they are having a meet and greet the day before the board in march Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelaviator Posted January 7, 2020 Share Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) 24 minutes ago, ihtbasitc said: The person I talked to said they are having a meet and greet the day before the board in march Yeah but the guy I spoke with on the phone said verbatim it was only for applicants selected for interviews. Getting conflicting info. Edited January 7, 2020 by tarheelaviator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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