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    1 hour ago, Ten30Seven said:

    Just heard from the 63rd ARS at MacDill, rushing has been pushed back to the June and July UTAs with interviews in August. In terms of numbers, they said they received over 200 applications, so pretty competitive.

    Over 200 for tankers?! That’s more than some fighter squadrons. Insane. 

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    52 minutes ago, sartoreabram said:

    So I am new to the application process. But I have seen a few bases (Peterson, Travis, etc.) on BogiDope that lists the UPT Interview Board as continuous. Does anyone know how applying to those bases works? Is it worth calling the POC or sending in an application package and seeing when they are hiring? Or does it just mean they are always accepting applications but the board is still only at certain times?

    The latter. Basically it means send in an application and hope they get back to you when they decide to start hiring. It’s probably worth having your stuff on file, because a lot of Reserve bases don’t seem to post on Bogidope very often so you might miss it. 

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    The AF IMT 24 is an application for the position you're applying for though, so it would make sense that 11F would be the correct response. It's not asking for your current AFSC. 

    I always put 11XX (whatever the correct AFSC is). I also asked the POC in Oregon for clarification on this and he said it's also fine to just leave it blank - he just likes the form because it gives him a bunch of useful information about you, not because the version you send is going to be formally submitted. But that of course is probably at the discretion of whoever is handling the paperwork. Definitely don't put the wrong AFSC in there though, like 11M or something. 

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    31 minutes ago, ryleypav said:

    In my opinion, it says to email only.Part of this process is being able to follow explicit directions and pay attention to details. So to me, that answers the question right there. You could always just ask them to be sure. Just my $0.02.

    Personally I’ve always interpreted this just as “don’t mail us a hard copy.” I’ve been to meet and greets with squadrons where their job postings have said they accept emailed versions only, but they were asking if anybody had a hard copy they wanted to turn in. 

    It probably all depends on the squadron of course but if he brings it and asks and they say no, I don’t think they’d hold that against him. 

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    4 minutes ago, Burger said:

    Got a question bros,

    So if the squadron lists in the application criteria to email the app only, would it be frowned upon to deliver a hard copy when you rush? Or would hand delivering it and emailing be the best option?

    Personally I don’t think it would hurt if you’re hand delivering it during a visit as long as you sent them an email too. 

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    On 2/20/2020 at 9:47 AM, ihtbasitc said:

    big thanks. if i don't get the chance to at least meet them this year i'll be disappointed. i've got calls and emails in to the personnel office too.

    Just heard back from the Mass POC, he says the board details for this year are still TBD. Doesn't sound like it's happening next month as someone else reported. He did say to keep an eye out on Bogidope and that they'd be making a post there.

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    2 minutes ago, John Doe said:


    I would 100% have a plan B.

     

    The circuit is crazy this year, with fighter units getting 200+ applicants for 1-2 spots. You literally have a 1-2/200 or 00.5% - 01% chance of getting a guard fighter slot.

    Than even if you do get a interview, you will have to spend around $800 on flights, hotel, food, car rental, etc out of your own pocket. And even then they interview 15 guys and pick 1 or 2.
     

    If it takes you 12 interviews to get a spot, then 12x$800 and you are talking big $$$$. And that’s not counting all of the flight time you need to buy.

    You can go active duty, but it is possible that you can get a class with no fighter drops (although not likely). There is a good chance you will end up flying a C-17 active duty when u could have done it in the guard/reserve with a much better quality of life (and more $$$ from the airlines).

    You can also go navy or marine, but you might get a helicopter or osprey or c-130.

    Morale of the story is don’t pass up a great guard/reserve flying career flying heavies or something cool because you are chasing something that probably won’t happen. Try for fighters at first and give it 100%, but don’t ruin a great plan B because you chased a job with a 00.5% chance of getting hired.  You have to be optimistic but also realistic as well.

    Hey man keep it down, I don’t wanna have to compete with 200+ people on heavies too! 😂

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    15 hours ago, ihtbasitc said:

    thanks for the heads up.

    anybody have more info on this? obviously there's no info on bogidope about it. i'm prior service and i'd love to apply. will call the poc for the previous year's upt tomorrow, but it sounds like i'm too late. thanks in advance.

    I just emailed the POC, apparently he's still doing it this year too. I'll update you if I hear anything (they said he's on leave for the next couple days). 

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    1 hour ago, tarheelaviator said:

    Of those 180 once you start accounting for how many lack competitive AFOQT/PCSM scores, didn't visit, have close to zero flight hours, were just socially awkward, etc that whittles the numbers down.

    But watch out everyone, cuz that list also includes me with my PPL, killer scores, and utterly charming personality. 😜

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    20 minutes ago, CavGuy said:

    Did anybody "rush" Portland in the past months? If so, what was the vibe like? Do they put high emphasis on rushing in order to get a slot? Cheers

    I went to Portland back in December. It was hard to get a gauge on how important it was honestly because most of the squadron was gone doing training, but the guys I did meet were way cool. I definitely got a Portland-esque vibe though - kind of a big city tempo mixed with a simultaneously laid back kind of feel to it, but while still maintaining their readiness and taking the job seriously. 

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    14 minutes ago, VigilanteNav said:

    In real world Air Force speak, Recce is Reconnaissance.  The post you commented on meant recognition so when they show you a picture of an aircraft at the interview you should be able to state what aircraft it is.  And based on his comment, there aren't a lot of of units who would do that to you in an interview.  So, you may not want to waste too many brain bytes on it but it still will be a good thing to work on as you proceed into your budding AF career. 

    Thanks! Sounds like I should turn to my favorite study tool, Ace Combat 7, for help with this one. 

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