toothlessviper Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 15 hours ago, precontact said: I disagree. AC should have hired you as a homegrown applicant. Doesn't send a good message if they don't hire their own, especially with great scores, unit experience, etc. Did they explain why they turned you down? I wish that's how it worked! Essentially I was told that applying at 26/27 (interview was just after my birthday) that it didn't show dedication, and I should've been applying 3 or 4 years ago. The applicant pool has gotten much more competitive especially with ROTC being allowed to go straight to guard now, so I was only in the top half of applicants he said. He was a prior enlisted crew chief as well, I thought I had a good shot, but obviously not a guarantee. I was told to do some soul searching and consider active duty because at my age it'll be hard to get fighters. 14 hours ago, admdelta said: My home unit turned me down after an interview too. It definitely sucks (like it feels really bad on a super personal level), but at the end of the day I don’t think I was owed anything. Being home grown definitely helps in landing the interview, but once you’re in front of the board everyone is equal and you have to convince them you’re the best. Feels real bad man, but getting the VT interview definitely has my hopes at fighters back in the reality realm so I'm chugging on. I absolutely agree though, that they don't owe me a thing. I was given a job, a valuable trade skill, free education, and two bonuses in my enlisted career, they've given me a lot already. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admdelta Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, julietecho13 said: I wish that's how it worked! Essentially I was told that applying at 26/27 (interview was just after my birthday) that it didn't show dedication, and I should've been applying 3 or 4 years ago. Ok now that’s just a bunch of trash. After all those years enlisted with them they thought you weren’t dedicated?? Best of luck with Vermont, I hope you get it so you can stick it to them. 😉 Edited February 8, 2021 by admdelta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadogs Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 43 minutes ago, julietecho13 said: I wish that's how it worked! Essentially I was told that applying at 26/27 (interview was just after my birthday) that it didn't show dedication, and I should've been applying 3 or 4 years ago. The applicant pool has gotten much more competitive especially with ROTC being allowed to go straight to guard now, so I was only in the top half of applicants he said. He was a prior enlisted crew chief as well, I thought I had a good shot, but obviously not a guarantee. I was told to do some soul searching and consider active duty because at my age it'll be hard to get fighters. Feels real bad man, but getting the VT interview definitely has my hopes at fighters back in the reality realm so I'm chugging on. I absolutely agree though, that they don't owe me a thing. I was given a job, a valuable trade skill, free education, and two bonuses in my enlisted career, they've given me a lot already. Who wants to live in Atlantic City anyway? (hint: no one does). Go get picked up by JAX or Portland to show em whose boss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdsWithin5 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I didn't get the tbnt email from VT but also haven't heard about an interview at this time. Has anyone else not found out yet? I think someone mentioned they'd announce 15-19 Feb but it sounds like a bunch of people know already. Not sure how to read this- thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelaviator Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 17 hours ago, julietecho13 said: I I was told to do some soul searching and consider active duty because at my age it'll be hard to get fighters. ... Feels real bad man, but getting the VT interview definitely has my hopes at fighters back in the reality realm so I'm chugging on. 100% this. Just keep applying everywhere. There are people in their 30s who have gotten picked up for fighters/bombers so their justification is nonsense. You've still got plenty of time keep applying everywhere. I mean applying AD simultaneously won't hurt but keep trying for the Guard/Reserve. If active duty stuff isn't out of what you want could consider, the Navy/USMC aviation side is something you should look into as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceCowboy91 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Anyone have word on Portland 123FS F-15 Unit for interview selection? Also anyone know any word on next boards for Civil Pathway to Wings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checksix Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, SpaceCowboy91 said: Anyone have word on Portland 123FS F-15 Unit for interview selection? Also anyone know any word on next boards for Civil Pathway to Wings? March 4th to 10th is when they will send them out for the 123rd according to the POC response when I submitted my app. No clue about the CPW board sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceCowboy91 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Nice! I submitted my packet electronically and received no response. Hope that is the norm. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markf12 Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 For those of you who were asking about unsponsored boards with AFRC, that will no longer be a thing going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checksix Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 1 hour ago, SpaceCowboy91 said: Nice! I submitted my packet electronically and received no response. Hope that is the norm. good luck You too! It might be worth sending an email to the POC or submission email address to confirm they got it. With them hopefully hiring a primary/alternate to two squadrons I’m looking forward to four of us getting picked up! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator5 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Really good to see all the hiring boards popping up on Bogidope again. Everyone can dust the covid cobwebs off the resumes 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weekdaypilot Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Anyone here apply to the 167th AS Hiring Board(Martinsburg WV ANG C-17 unit)? If you did apply did they send you a confirmation email that they received your application? Also I don’t know much about that squadron just went ahead and applied have any of you ever rushed that unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebleakmw Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 This might be a goofy question but hopefully I can get it answered here to avoid bothering the POC with it. For Fresno's app it says the package must be consolidated into a 'PDF file less than 5mb in size'. Anyone know if this is megabytes (MB) or megabits (Mb)? Not trying to have my app not make it through by missing a small detail like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weekdaypilot Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 This might be a goofy question but hopefully I can get it answered here to avoid bothering the POC with it. For Fresno's app it says the package must be consolidated into a 'PDF file less than 5mb in size'. Anyone know if this is megabytes (MB) or megabits (Mb)? Not trying to have my app not make it through by missing a small detail like that. I’m pretty sure it’s megabytes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebleakmw Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, weekdaypilot said: I’m pretty sure it’s megabytes. That's what I figured, Portland actually had Mb listed though so I always watch for that. I guess a better question is has anyone submitted an app over 5Mb and gotten a 'received' notification? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidCharlemagne Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I actually didn't notice that the 142nd Wing page said "Mb" instead of "MB". From their listing: Send electronic packages in a PDF format not to exceed 8Mb. My .pdf application came out to be 6.28 MB and I got an email saying they received it. I guess I'll let you know if they reject me for the file size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannabe88 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 You guys will be fine. It’s MB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimaLowdown Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 megabits are rarely used to indicate storage size, and that would also be a tiny PDF file if it was only 8 megabits. I know it's important to look out for this stuff and be professional, but come on guys... 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtn_flyer Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 20 hours ago, weekdaypilot said: Anyone here apply to the 167th AS Hiring Board(Martinsburg WV ANG C-17 unit)? If you did apply did they send you a confirmation email that they received your application? Also I don’t know much about that squadron just went ahead and applied have any of you ever rushed that unit? I received a confirmation email. With COVID I never had the chance to visit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebleakmw Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 37 minutes ago, LimaLowdown said: megabits are rarely used to indicate storage size, and that would also be a tiny PDF file if it was only 8 megabits. I know it's important to look out for this stuff and be professional, but come on guys... Hiring pipeline making me crazy lol cheers 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sartoreabram Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Just got a TBNT email from the 187th Airlift Squadron in Cheyenne. Good luck to those moving forward and to those like me who weren’t as fortunate with your next opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admdelta Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 21 minutes ago, sartoreabram said: Just got a TBNT email from the 187th Airlift Squadron in Cheyenne. Good luck to those moving forward and to those like me who weren’t as fortunate with your next opportunity. 160+ applicants, fmlllll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benr1001 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 40 minutes ago, admdelta said: 160+ applicants, fmlllll Seems like COVID turned the heavy units into fighter units! Oh well, we'll all get there one day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admdelta Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Just now, benr1001 said: Seems like COVID turned the heavy units into fighter units! Oh well, we'll all get there one day! You will, I’m 31. 😭 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimaLowdown Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 A high number of applicants doesn't mean a higher number of competitive applicants. I wouldn't be discouraged. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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