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[ryleypav]

1 hour ago, Dangerzone said:

Congrats, not taking away from your hard work by any means and I'm sure you earned it my man. 

It just appears from the outside looking in that it was already a done deal, like this guy has hung around the bar and slapped hands with the pilots for 4 years we already know we want him and it would look bad if we went with an outsider. So just sucks going up neck and neck against other good dudes with the only difference being this guy is homegrown. I guess that's the nature of the game. 

If that's the case I'll take it on the chin and move on, but I really don't think that's always the case. The whole local guy been here for a few years lets give him a nod and see how he interviews, should only matter up to the interview, beyond that it should only about who would we rather have around for 20 yrs or who do we trust can handle the mission and not fail UPT, etc... 

 

Sounds like you think this individual doesn't fit the part on that last bit? Being the local probably does give a leg up getting the interview, but as you said, should be a level playing field once you get to the interview. I interviewed multiple times at the unit I ended up getting hired at, and plenty of local dudes got passed up each interview. Maybe that guy has been interviewing for the past few years and they finally gave him a shot. I'd refrain from making assumptions when you're on the interviewee side of the table. Just my $0.02.

[elvis]

3 hours ago, Dangerzone said:

Congrats, not taking away from your hard work by any means and I'm sure you earned it my man. 

It just appears from the outside looking in that it was already a done deal, like this guy has hung around the bar and slapped hands with the pilots for 4 years we already know we want him and it would look bad if we went with an outsider. So just sucks going up neck and neck against other good dudes with the only difference being this guy is homegrown. I guess that's the nature of the game. 

If that's the case I'll take it on the chin and move on, but I really don't think that's always the case. The whole local guy been here for a few years lets give him a nod and see how he interviews, should only matter up to the interview, beyond that it should only about who would we rather have around for 20 yrs or who do we trust can handle the mission and not fail UPT, etc... 

 

I think it's all unit driven. I interviewed with another crew chief from my unit who'd been there just as long, maybe even longer. He has tried the last 3 boards and still hasn't been picked up. At first I thought I had a leg up because they knew me and all that stuff, but really I think it all came down to the interview. They've hired 1 person in house in the last 6 that have been picked, but it's a different commander now as well. 

[brabus]

Units differ. At least for us, local guys get an interview regardless of package (that’s the one perk they get). Off the street guys’ apps and face time get them the interview. Now everyone is at the interview as equals - interview performance is what gets the job. Our local guys performed extremely well at last year’s board, so we hired 3 of them. We’ve also passed on many local guys over the years, including some who have tried multiple times. While this doesn’t apply to every unit, there is not some secret huge leg up for the local guy.

[skylane54x]

Has anyone who applied to the MT ANG received confirmation they received your application?

[SpaceCowboy91]

Yes I have, said will be in touch soon!  Good luck.

[admdelta]

3 minutes ago, SpaceCowboy91 said:

Yes I have, said will be in touch soon!  Good luck.

Has the deadline for them passed? Would love the deets if the application period is still open. 

[Av8]

14 minutes ago, admdelta said:

Has the deadline for them passed? Would love the deets if the application period is still open. 

Deadline was 26 Feb 😕

19 minutes ago, SpaceCowboy91 said:

Yes I have, said will be in touch soon!  Good luck.

I also submitted an app...tracking via FedEx said it was received but I haven't emailed/called asking about it yet. I'd imagine since it was a hardcopy submission they may not confirm receipt unless asked?

[skylane54x]

2 hours ago, SpaceCowboy91 said:

Yes I have, said will be in touch soon!  Good luck.

1 hour ago, Av8 said:

Deadline was 26 Feb 😕

I also submitted an app...tracking via FedEx said it was received but I haven't emailed/called asking about it yet. I'd imagine since it was a hardcopy submission they may not confirm receipt unless asked?

Hm okay. I might call later this week to make sure they received it. Thanks ya'll! Good luck

[NABO]

Anyone in the know regarding Tulsa Vipers? Their 2020 board was cancelled but I heard through the grapevine that they are just planning to re-invite those selected to interview last year rather than having a new board altogether.

[Checksix]

11 minutes ago, NABO said:

Anyone in the know regarding Tulsa Vipers? Their 2020 board was cancelled but I heard through the grapevine that they are just planning to re-invite those selected to interview last year rather than having a new board altogether.

About a month ago I saw their Facebook post for the monthly newsletter. In the bottom left corner it talked about a board deadline of March 1st but only for members within the wing. I called the squadron to ask and they did confirm it’s only for 138th wing members or those who applied during the last board. They didn’t specifically say you had to already be selected for an interview though. At least I don’t recall him saying that. However if you didn’t apply for the last board (myself included) it seems like we are out of luck for this round unfortunately. Hope this helps! 

[Oxcart]

Is anyone else visiting the 194th this weekend?

[toothlessviper]

Is anyone else visiting the 194th this weekend?

I'm unable to make it over drill so I'm visiting on Tuesday, let us know how it goes!

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[thebleakmw]

@julietecho13 and @Oxcart you are both prior service correct? last update I had was base visits are not open to civilians. 

[NotApilot]

16 hours ago, Oxcart said:

Is anyone else visiting the 194th this weekend?

Headed to Fresno tonight! Luckily it's within my base's local area so even with Covid I can head that way. 

[Oxcart]

9 hours ago, thebleakmw said:

@julietecho13 and @Oxcart you are both prior service correct? last update I had was base visits are not open to civilians. 

Correct; I am currently serving 

[markf12]

Might’ve missed it, but didn’t see anyone say anything about 107th fs in Selfridge. Anyone here get an invite? Anyone else going to be at their drill weekend tomorrow?

[toothlessviper]

[mention=81330]julietecho13[/mention] and [mention=80970]Oxcart[/mention] you are both prior service correct? last update I had was base visits are not open to civilians. 

Yessir, I'm currently serving as well.

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[thebleakmw]

Thanks y’all, just wanted to clarify. Best of luck rushing! 

[MoonShot]

On 3/2/2021 at 4:48 PM, skylane54x said:

Hm okay. I might call later this week to make sure they received it. Thanks ya'll! Good luck

Y’all ever hear anything from MT?

[toothlessviper]

Or anyone get emails back or anything from Oregon?

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[markf12]

2 minutes ago, julietecho13 said:

Or anyone get emails back or anything from Oregon?

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Invites have been sent out already 

[SpaceCowboy91]

Negative.  They sent out invites and tbnt emails?!

[admdelta]

Anybody interviewing for FRED at Travis tomorrow?

[S_E]

Oregon said they had nearly 300 apps! They are having ~30 guys send in videos of them answering some questions to narrow it down even farther for official interviews.

[ZR-1]

1 hour ago, S_E said:

Oregon said they had nearly 300 apps! They are having ~30 guys send in videos of them answering some questions to narrow it down even farther for official interviews.

When did you hear this? I haven’t received an email yet even though they confirmed receiving my application.