thetoddg Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Right, so here are my numbers, AFOQT: 96/89/76/95/49 PCSM: 93 GPA: 2.82 Bachelor of Applied Science: Technology and Management. All my bachelor's classes were taken online while I was working on my parent's farm. I also have an associate's in professional aviation with a GPA of 3.2 if that means anything. Flight Experience: 299.2 hours. Private, multi, instrument, commercial, with high horsepower and complex endorsements. I'm also enlisted (E-3) with the unit I'm applying at. I work as an Airfield Manager in the OPS department, so I know the majority of the pilots on a friendly basis. Edited February 1, 2017 by thetoddg
Dynamite Posted February 1, 2017 Posted February 1, 2017 Looking pretty good overall. GPA is a bit on the low side. Associated GPA does not matter. Being enlisted and having face time helps as long as you are a good dude. Now you have to show them how much you want it. Best of luck to you!
jspace17 Posted February 2, 2017 Posted February 2, 2017 impressive flight experience! Your scores look pretty good. Get some good LoRs and volunteer experience and you should be solid
thetoddg Posted February 16, 2017 Author Posted February 16, 2017 Well, I was selected for an interview. Looks like they are going to interview 25 candidates the Saturday of next drill, then interview their top 10 that Sunday. Plus there are a few social gatherings planned for the Friday beforehand and Saturday evening.
GEKO Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 Congrats on the interview! Now you need to practice your interview over and over. This will set you apart from the rest.
thetoddg Posted February 26, 2017 Author Posted February 26, 2017 7 hours ago, GEKO said: Congrats on the interview! Now you need to practice your interview over and over. This will set you apart from the rest. Thank you. For sure. I've been cruising the threads, and it looks like the name of the game is keeping it real and honest. That works for me. My parents were fans of 'gotcha' questions, so now I always figure that people already know the truth when they ask me stuff; which keeps me honest I suppose. I'm not too sure what to wear to the informal gatherings. I'm thinking slacks and a nice jumper. For the interview, I scored a 3-piece suit for $30 at Goodwill, and it mostly fits. That and a fresh haircut and clean shave, I should be looking half decent.
Bauwse Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 8 minutes ago, thetoddg said: For the interview, I scored a 3-piece suit for $30 at Goodwill, and it mostly fits. A goodwill suit got me a job! I had to find the same kind of black material that matched the jacket but no one was the wiser.
GEKO Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 3 hours ago, thetoddg said: I'm not too sure what to wear to the informal gatherings. I'm thinking slacks and a nice jumper. What you wear for the social doesn't really matter, as long as you look decent. No T-shirts or ripped jeans, but other than that it doesn't matter. The pilots are more concerned with getting to know you. Jeans or slacks are fine with a button down shirt, rolled up sleeves. Good to go.
Magic24 Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 You're enlisted with the unit you're interviewing with right? I'd wear dress blues to your interview... 1
black hills tj Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Magic24 said: You're enlisted with the unit you're interviewing with right? I'd wear dress blues to your interview... x2 Full Service Dress or Bust. I wouldn't have worn anything else to my interview.
thetoddg Posted February 27, 2017 Author Posted February 27, 2017 2 hours ago, Magic24 said: You're enlisted with the unit you're interviewing with right? I'd wear dress blues to your interview... I enlisted after I graduated college last June, but I haven't shipped yet. I'm an E-3 on paper only. Been rocking Student Flight and job shadowing the OPs dept for eight months now. So no blues for me.
thetoddg Posted March 24, 2017 Author Posted March 24, 2017 7 hours ago, Gtseth818 said: Congrats, bro! What was your timeframe from interview to select? A little over 2 weeks.
Dynamite Posted March 24, 2017 Posted March 24, 2017 18 hours ago, thetoddg said: One and done, baby! Just got hired! Congrats dude! See you at OTS/UPT.
thetoddg Posted March 25, 2017 Author Posted March 25, 2017 57 minutes ago, Edw26 said: Congratulations! Which airframe? F-15. My absolute dream. I would be happy with fighters in general, but the F-15 was always my poster airplane (right next to the P-38 lighting). 1 1
Edw26 Posted March 25, 2017 Posted March 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, thetoddg said: F-15. My absolute dream. I would be happy with fighters in general, but the F-15 was always my poster airplane (right next to the P-38 lighting). Awesome. Great job! 1
FlyingC!rkus Posted March 26, 2017 Posted March 26, 2017 On 3/24/2017 at 0:54 PM, thetoddg said: One and done, baby! Just got hired! killer!! 1 1
thetoddg Posted March 28, 2017 Author Posted March 28, 2017 2 hours ago, black hills tj said: Congrats! Where did you get picked up? Oregon ANG
thetoddg Posted May 22, 2018 Author Posted May 22, 2018 Bit of an Update: I am going to TFOT in June of 2018... So, if you get hired, don't quit your day job right away.
Vipgle Driver Future Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 2 hours ago, thetoddg said: Bit of an Update: I am going to TFOT in June of 2018... So, if you get hired, don't quit your day job right away. What would you suggest of guys working at fast food joints? 2
thetoddg Posted March 2, 2019 Author Posted March 2, 2019 Quick update. Started UPT in December of 18.
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