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    25 minutes ago, BlueSkyz said:

    Anyone have a good aircraft recce guide they used to prepare for interviews? 

    Honestly, Google. 

    I've only been asked to do recce at 1 interview. The aircraft listed were: T-6, T-38, F-16, F-15, F-18, B-2, U-2, and SU-30. 

    Obviously that list depends on the type of airframe/unit you're applying for, but generally speaking, if you can identify all current US fighters/bombers, USAF trainers, and 5-6 foreign aircraft, you'll be just fine. As a sidenote, that slideshow also included Robin Olds. I'd be able to identify him and John Boyd. 

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    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. 

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    4 hours ago, Yeeyee said:

    For those of you applying to the 114th and 123rd FS's, (Portland and Klamath Falls OR, respectively) are you combining applications or are you making 2 separate ones?

    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.

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    4 hours ago, BlueSkyz said:

    Anyone know any upcoming hiring boards for F-16s of F-35s that are not already posted on Bogidope? Trying to cover all the bases. 

    Before Bogidope, I think there was a lot more stuff floating "out there" but lately almost everybody is on Bogidope. The only ones (that I've seen) that don't post are the Makos in Homestead, and Toledo, but you can contact them directly and get an answer pretty easily I would presume. 

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    54 minutes ago, PilotPavo said:

    So two questions. First anyone heard back from Boise yet? And second how is everyone doing their packages to Maddison? I know they were selected for F-35's but I know the Bogidope listing says F-16's and that's what they "currently" have. Are you saying your excited to fly the 35? The 16? Both?

    Boise said in their application they would release notifications Dec 1-10 so I would just wait until after Thanksgiving. 

    No info on Madison for you though. Hopefully someone else does.

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    Posted · Edited by goodflightcowboy

    CO posted about it a while back. Job posting on the state website closed last week. Just wasn't able to make it out to their last meet and greet so wanted to see if anyone in the know could provide some insight on which weekend in Nov the board is going to be, expected invite time, that type of thing. 

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    7 minutes ago, BadGuySplash said:

    Bogidope said fighter squadrons require higher pcsm than heavy squadron. Is there any truth to this?

    Not a mil pilot (yet) so I obviously can't speak definitively, but I think generally speaking yes. There are probably heavier squadrons with really high PCSM thresholds, and fighter squadrons that don't give it too much weight, but my experience as an applicant has been yes. I think the bottom line is to just be the best applicant you can be, apply everywhere you could see yourself, and enjoy what works out. Thinking about the details will drive you crazy. 

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    1 hour ago, N730 said:

    FYI, last year WI didn't allow people to rush, so I'd reach out to the POC before you book your flights. They might have decided to open it up this year!

    Yeah I'm like 70% sure Fort Worth is the same way. Says in their job listing you will be invited to the meet and greet if you are selected for the interview. 

    Retake the AFOQT?

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    41 minutes ago, Catman said:

    I would grab an AFOQT test prep book and rip through that as much as possible to figure out whether your Quant score (and possibly AA) are indicative of your actual abilities or if those were flukes (mismanaging time during exam, etc...). If you have knowledge gaps that can be fixed with some practice (i.e. you've learned how to do them but are just out of practice), then it's worth a retake. If they are true shortcomings that you simply have no idea about, then it becomes a little gray whether you should try and learn those concepts and retake or just persevere with applications.

    The Q and AA scores aren't so low that a board would discount you much, but they are low enough that you'd be an easy applicant to drop if they were comparing you with another applicant.

    Appreciate the insight. Long story, but I took it cold. Had about 2 days to study. Keeping your advice in mind, I may be retaking. 

    Retake the AFOQT?

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    Posted · Edited by goodflightcowboy

    Hey y'all, coming up on about 9 months of apps and interviews. Three interviews so far, no takers, one alternate. Just wondering from those in the know, if I should retake the AFOQT. Here's the breakdown. Looking for fighters. 

    P92 / N83 / AA74 / V88 / Q56

    PCSM: 93 

    210 hours, soon to be CFI. Working to improve my overall app and interviewing skills, but I'm on the fence about retaking the AFOQT. Any insight appreciated. 

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