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2 hours ago, mguillotte said:

For those who applied to Boise. Did you get confirmation that they received your packet? Haven't been able to get in contact with the POC since I sent mine in a couple of weeks ago.

I sent mine about two weeks ago and haven't heard anything.

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Need some help.  I've been out-of-the-loop since DQing my FC1 for colorvision back in 2016 after getting picked up at Selfridge.  Just became aware of the changes to the scoring standards for AF cv tests and looking to get back on the interview train before I age out.  Any help with upcoming boards/deadlines for submissions would be incredibly helpful.  Focused on fighters.  Thanks

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2 hours ago, mp.odea said:

Need some help.  I've been out-of-the-loop since DQing my FC1 for colorvision back in 2016 after getting picked up at Selfridge.  Just became aware of the changes to the scoring standards for AF cv tests and looking to get back on the interview train before I age out.  Any help with upcoming boards/deadlines for submissions would be incredibly helpful.  Focused on fighters.  Thanks

I'm in the exact same situation as you brotha. Theres no easy answer, other than apply absolutely everywhere and cold call units. If you want any info on the color vision test, PM me. 

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2 hours ago, sartoreabram said:

Well my first meet and greet is this weekend. Any advice form anyone or things to expect that you didn’t? I know that’s vague but just want to see if anyone has any insight or tips.

Thanks!

Speaking as a dude who has yet to get picked up (so take this with a grain of salt)...

Be yourself. No, seriously -- if you have to put on a facade to get hired then you'll probably eventually regret it. It's a chance for you to get a feel for the unit just as much as it is for them to get a feel for you. There really does seem to be a pretty big difference in culture from unit to unit, even among the same aircraft. If this one doesn't seem like a good fit for you, remember that there might be another one out there that is. It's not worth putting on a fake persona.

Don't ask questions just for the sake of it. Basic information about the unit's history and mission can be easily found online. Asking things like that poses the risk of making it look like you have little initiative.

Do ask questions you're genuinely curious about. Most pilots are happy to tell you about what there is to do in the area, what neighborhoods are nice, what they do for work (if they're a part-timer), where they went to UPT, etc.

Practice an "elevator introduction". You'll be meeting dozens of people so you want to be able to introduce yourself and give a little sample of your story in about 15-20 seconds, but without sounding too rehearsed. IMO you shouldn't necessarily try to sell yourself (like you might in an actual interview) here since that could come off as way cocky. Just stick to facts.

Treat everyone you meet with respect, regardless of rank. If you do something that rubs them the wrong way, there's a good chance that word of it could make it to the pilots on the hiring board. This includes the most junior enlisted.

You might get to drink at the squadron bar, but don't get too casual. It's a great opportunity to shoot the shit and let the real you out in a more relaxed atmosphere, but don't start treating members of the squadron like they're your buddies you've known your whole life. There's definitely a balance to strike here because you don't want to be too uptight, but it's probably not a good idea to start calling pilots "bro" or "dude" after a couple of drinks (I've seen it happen).

To piggyback on that last point, don't drink too much (or even at all if you don't drink). Know your limits. It's a opportunity to get to know the unit in a less formal setting -- not an opportunity to get sloppy and show them you like to party.

Take time to chat with other applicants too. IMO it shows that you're a team player and you're not antisocial. The connections you make can also be valuable too, I've kept in touch with other applicants I've met and learned a lot from them. It's also pretty awesome running into people you already know at other meet and greets.

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FYI for all who applied to the 121st in DC, an invite for their second-round video interviews just went out this afternoon. It's a bit unclear if this interview is the final board or a video pre-screen for the final board, but things are moving again. There were 124 applicants this year. 

 

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1 hour ago, RocketDriver said:

FYI for all who applied to the 121st in DC, an invite for their second-round video interviews just went out this afternoon. It's a bit unclear if this interview is the final board or a video pre-screen for the final board, but things are moving again. There were 124 applicants this year. 

 

I’m a bit confused as they just sent an email on Wednesday saying we should expect to hear back by January. Did you get a call or email about the interview?

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6 minutes ago, ZR-1 said:

I’m a bit confused as they just sent an email on Wednesday saying we should expect to hear back by January. Did you get a call or email about the interview?

I also received the Wednesday email stating that we should expect to hear by Jan 2021. It appears they followed up quicker than initially indicated. Wednesday's note was from a (I presume) recruiter, while today's follow-up interview invite came via email from two of the pilots in the squadron. 

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7 minutes ago, RocketDriver said:

I also received the Wednesday email stating that we should expect to hear by Jan 2021. It appears they followed up quicker than initially indicated. Wednesday's note was from a (I presume) recruiter, while today's follow-up interview invite came via email from two of the pilots in the squadron. 

Well I guess that’s it then. Out of 124 applicants, how many got an interview?

Edit: Forgot to say good luck!

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2 minutes ago, ayz33 said:

I got nothing back from them since my application in February, until Wednesday and today. No first round. It seems like others may have already had some sort of interview?

I read that as the application itself was the first round, video interview will be the second round, and so on 

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On 11/4/2020 at 2:19 PM, sartoreabram said:

Well my first meet and greet is this weekend. Any advice form anyone or things to expect that you didn’t? I know that’s vague but just want to see if anyone has any insight or tips.

Thanks!

Guessing this is with the Okies? Im curious as to how it went and what the process was like!

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6 hours ago, thebleakmw said:

Anyone who sat in on any of the VTANG zooms: can you recall if they said anything about emailing a pdf copy of the package or is it just the hard copy? Thanks in advance. 

I remember him saying to mail in a hard copy, but I was second guessing myself so I checked their website and it does say to mail it with the address listed. Good luck! 

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On 11/8/2020 at 7:48 PM, E3Eng said:

Guessing this is with the Okies? Im curious as to how it went and what the process was like!

It was with the Okies. Like I said it was my first time at a meet and greet so I didn't really know what to expect. It went well though, myself along with other interviewees met at the visitor center outside the base in the morning and were escorted on. The majority of the day we spent at the squadron meeting pilots and anyone else around, introducing ourselves and talking about our interests in the Unit, etc. It was very laid back but got to hear some about the history of the squadron, the mission, the airframe, and got to tour around. All in all a great experience to get to meet a unit you are interested in and let them get to know you before the possibility of an interview.

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