December 31, 20195 yr 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.
December 31, 20195 yr 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.
January 2, 20205 yr 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
January 2, 20205 yr 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.
January 5, 20205 yr 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
January 5, 20205 yr 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...
January 6, 20205 yr Has Wisconsin finished sending out invites or have they sent out "thanks for applying" emails?
January 7, 20205 yr 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.
January 7, 20205 yr 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?
January 7, 20205 yr 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
January 7, 20205 yr 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, 20205 yr by tarheelaviator
January 7, 20205 yr Just got a no from Madison. Better luck next time to those who didn't get an interview! Edited January 7, 20205 yr by JabroniWizard
January 8, 20205 yr 1 hour ago, JabroniWizard said: Just got a no from Madison. Better luck next time to those who didn't get an interview! Saaaaame. Let's hug it out bud.
January 8, 20205 yr 8 hours ago, tarheelaviator said: Yeah but the guy I spoke with on the phone said verbatim it was only for applicants selected for interviews. Getting conflicting info. Recruiter with them said invites are only for those selected for an interview.
January 8, 20205 yr Saaaaame. Let's hug it out bud.Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app
January 8, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, Yeeyee said: @admdelta@JabroniWizard How did y’all find out? Still no word for myself Got an email
January 9, 20205 yr Hi guys, figured it was my time to jump in this conversation since I'm finally gearing up to start putting in my first applications. Gonna shoot for the 158th in Savannah to break the ice. Tricky thing about my situation is that I'm currently AD assigned to Andersen AFB in Guam so I'm not sure how that's gonna work with my DEROS. If anyone has any insight on the 158th, it would be much appreciated.
January 10, 20205 yr Anybody going to the Tulsa UTA this weekend? I've sent them two emails but haven't gotten a response.
January 10, 20205 yr 10 hours ago, goodflightcowboy said: Anybody going to the Tulsa UTA this weekend? I've sent them two emails but haven't gotten a response. Not going to this one but I got some folks on the phone a few days ago asking about the next one (call the POCs phone and if nobody is there ask for someone else). Apparently just show up and somebody will get you on base is the feedback I received.
January 12, 20205 yr Is it a good idea to fit how many interviews you’ve had so far onto your application somewhere (resume or cover letter)? And if so with what squadrons? I can see how this might make you look competitive but I can also see how it might just look dumb.
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