AIR FORCE | TIPS & ADVICE FROM USAF RECRUITER 

I wish every recruiter was like that

honestly I thought that was someone looking at y'all in the background

Way back in '75, I did the DEP for 90 days because my 8 month tech school was not available yet. The DEP gave me time to get my affairs in order, including marriage. After graduating from BMT in Lackland in January of '76, my wife and I drove to Chanute AFB in central Illinois for my school. After tech school, as a Californian, I was hoping for orders back to the southwest US for my permanent duty station. Nope! I got orders to the extreme northeast (Loring AFB in Maine). We were stunned and very naïve. As I was reminded many times, "the needs of the Air Force come first". We ended up liking it there. Had some great experiences and made some great friends. For me, the Air Force was the right decision at the right time. I was honorably discharged after 4.5 years and we drove back to California. I'm proud to have served my country.

I like both of your guys calm voices. It makes this easy to listen to. I also like how this is clear and straight to the point. I’m thinking about joining but I’m worried about my age and physical exam.

You asked some really nice questions. Great Interviewer skills

Great vid! Talking to an AF recruiter next week with hopes of becoming an EOD Tech. Preciate the info!

Get it girl🙌🙌love the info

thank u for the tips and advice

Nice. Good vid. Thank you!

Just swore into DEP. I scored an 85 afqt. 97 in Mechanical, 95 in Electrical... went to MEPS and failed color vision and depth perception 😔. Literally every job I wanted/am skilled at was thrown out the window. So my advice to anyone joining the air force. Be willing to take any job because you don't actually know what you quality for until you're done with meps....

Yes definitely need this 🙌🔥❤️

Great video!

Amazing interview.

Those uniform colors look so much better then the new ones now😭. I’m in the DEP program waiting for a job. Definitely excited and hope everyone that joins get what’s good for them🤙

Walk-Ins, I lived off them. I don't think I ever had someone from a cold call actually enlist. I did 24 years, but only 4 as a recruiter, 82-86. It must be a lot different these days, but I bet those "goals" are still around. The stress I experienced in the job was the worst in my working career. But it wasn't all bad either, best wishes for success from a former bag carrier. I don't miss recruiting, but I do miss the Air Force. Best 24 years of my life.

Thank you GREEN!

Great video Makiah. If you need to get some direction in your life go see your Air Force recruiter. I could write a book about what the Air Force did for me.

Montecillo is my recruiter 😂 he’s so chill

When the COVID mess is over I will visit his office. Haven't seen him in awhile. Might do a school visit with him. Lol

Very Good Video!!🎉🎉🎉

Great info and nice editing as well. Cali recruiter here who was previously stationed with TSgt Montecillo. I'm curious what camera you used to shoot the video

Shitting myself. I have an appointment Thursday 12 am. 2 days from now. I am so nervous, I don’t know exactly what to ask him besides ASVAB and future jobs if I do in fact do well and make it in... (hopefully). I’m writing a list of things to ask him now. I already had a line of questions even before I contacted him but I feel so under prepared. Thanks so much for this video!

9:34 me that split second: Nothing?? Sitting at home playing video games?

Thanks for sharing

Revruiters are like HR. Hard to find people who know what they're doing, but that's ok. Because many other industries are struggling too.

This reassures me very much! I’ve done a program in junior year and became a certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist! To hear I would be able to be put in the field is great! I still have to ask will they not give it though if you only scored a 39 in general? Or do they only see the certification as a pass still?

Oh man 😭I wish he was available in my state. I haven't had good luck with recruiters here.

Kiahhhhh wasssup 🙏🏾🐐

This is a very detailed video! I have a Bachelors degree and last fine I contacted a recruiter he told me they couldn’t do anything with my degree😳😔 I have a degree in interdisciplinary studies(very general) I didn’t want to be an officer. I wanted to go into the reserve but I’m open to enlist as well. However I want to do reserve first then enlist full-time if that is possible. I currently studying for the AsVAB. Last time I took it which was few yrs ago I got an 8 on it😬🙈😔

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I want to be a programmer, scored high on the asvab with M-A-G-E. They keep trying to get me into Airborne Linguist and they told me the EDPT test is "very hard". We will see, I told him I'm willing to work with him and made a list of jobs. He almost made it sound like it was impossible to get that job. Told me a story of some guy with a 98 ASVAB who couldn't pass it. There's not much information about this test on the internet 🙄

I think I will have to visit his office

We can’t get a recruiter to return our calls and when one did, he would only work with my son if he does open classification. Surprisingly we are in SATX , military city, and cant get anywhere with this. His dad just retired USAF - ATC and my son knows that’s the career field he wants and has already tested. Any suggestions?

I’m 35 & will be turning 36 by the time I make the weight requirement for some one who is 6’0 I’m looking to enlist and would like to know how to give my self the best chance to become a operational physiologist I have a dream sheet in my head & would love to serve but would like to avoid being thrown into a job that isn’t in my interest not to sound needy but I figure the it doesn’t hurt to attempt to get the job u want

I'm currently in a frustrating situation and would like some advice from you folks. Due to the situation with Covid and the nature of recruiter availability, I have not been afforded any time with both recruiters I have contacted due to the necessity of medical waiver(s). Should I expand my contacting efforts to areas beyond my county or am I truly stuck with the waiting game? Much appreciated.

My dream jobs are Special Missions Aviator, C130 Loadmaster, Aerial Gunner or Special Reconnaissance and even plan on singing on for the max of 6years then resigning after that...However my reentry code REF3 is making it a lil hard to get into the Air Force. The Army said they will take me but the Air Force is where I want to be.

Love the Air Force living and food compared to Army😘. But too soft for me back in the day.

you can take the asvab up to 4 times.

Hey ma’am do I still have to take the ASVAB if I’m joining the Air Force with associate’s degree?

So I'm looking to join reserves and joining as an officer. How long would I have to prepare for the PT or should I be ready the day I walk into the recruiter office.

Is there any way to apply to both OTS and enlisted at the same time just in case OTS falls through? Also every enlisted recruiter I spoke to pushes me toward OTS and don’t really give me the time of day. They say try OTS first. I’m not entirely sure if I’m fit to be an officer so I figured I should go enlisted. I’m worried about the wait time and not getting selected. I had a couple of recruiters also say that they could not get me into the medical enlisted jobs if I did apply because the Air Force doesn’t need medical as they are cutting medical down. Is this true?

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17 years old and I’m going into my senior year of high school. When do you think I should start talking to a recruiter? Also Is their a way I can get in the military Right after I graduate?

So what do you need for the Air Force reserve again ? Also what jobs are available and can you transfer to space force ? Also why that cardboard cut out have a carbine instead of a plate of lobster? But seriously what jobs are available for reserve in the Air Force right now and can I still live in Texas ? And as a follow up if I go enlisted and own a house and have two kids and a wife what happens ?

Shipping out March 26 😬😁

Can you go to BMT if you have gap on both lower sides of you’re teeth? I have retainers(removable) and I don’t have any cavities.

I am thinking about joining the reserves. I been studying for the asvab. I am 33 but instay in pretty good shape. I have a lot of jiu jitsu and weight lifting training. I also run twice a week. I also graduated from college with my bachelor degree

When I took the practice test for the Air Force I got a 32, The Recruiter said in a nice way I should join the other branches. :/

I had a phone call with an Air Force recruiter today. The recruiter asked me if I had any medical issues as like ADHD etc. and I told him I had Tourette’s and i basically grew out of them I do take medication for it but I think if I went off of it my medication it wouldn’t even affect me i’m on a Low dose. He told me that I’m not necessarily disqualified from joining but in order for me to join I would have to stop taking my medication for 2+ years. should I just call another recruiter and not tell them I even have Tourette’s?

Hi, what month the USAF starts their recruitment? and I had my PPL private pilot license what is my odds of getting in? and how long will it take me to acquire green card to be a permanent resident there if intentions are to join the USAF? Thanks!!

My son is trying to schedule an appointment with TSgt Montecillo. He's called a couple of times and emailed provided by the Air Force website location tool. He has not heard back and the hours for the recruiter's office are not listed on google. We prefer he speak with TSgt Montecillo b/c of the positive reviews and comments we've seen. And your video helps too! Any suggestions on how he can get in touch or get an appointment?

I want to pilot the F-35 Lightening!

I am really interested in joining the AF. but I know ill need a medical waiver off the back for past sinus surgeries.. In all honesty, are recruiters willing to put in that waiver? Im willing to put in the work to score high on the Asvab and join

My advise to anyone is don't go to BMT in the summer. It's hot as hell at Lackland in summer.

Is there a way you can take your test online if you aren’t able to take it there ? Because my auntie took hers online & then she only did her medical part at meps

Can I join the AF with only 35 asvab score ? I just want to do security forces or fire fighting , I'll even do services

If you’re trying to be linguist just know you cannot choose your language; you get a dream sheet at basic training and Choose 5 you want the most from a list of 8-10 different languages. Oh and before you ask the Airforce does not teach non-prior service or basically any enlisted members Japanese so forget it weebs. The ones I know that are taught right now are Chinese, Russian, Korean, Farsi, Pashto, MSA (modern standard Arabic), Spanish, and Hebrew. I’m not sure about any others. If the language YOU want is not on this list then ur not gonna get it (maybe other Arabic dialects that’s it).

I would like to be an officer (since I have my Bachelor of Fine Arts [ I know it's a degree that the military doesn't likes to hear/see but I already have a long back story about why I got my degree]) but don't know a good recruiter to help guide on. My friend trying calling one (well the air force reserve) the other day during our lunch break ( I was just her moral support) but it was kind of a let down, he basically just told her to just go Air Nation Guard and didn't really explain in depth why national guide, he just said, she doesn't have the degree for the demand now and no one is retiring yet (She has a History BA) . I already have an ideal career chose based on the careers offered on the site, just wanted to go more in depth about air force and best route. As of right now, I 'm working to back in my physical shape, studying for the ASVAB unless I need to study for the AFQT, and just making sure I maintain a good record. My family were back ground military, but growing up they told us to get bachelors and become officers instead if we decided to join military. Since then I already had Vets telling me to check out air force as well make sure to go in as officers, just need to find a good recruiter to help guide me to the right path.

Can I join as enlisted and after a certain time become a commissioned officer? I have a Master degree in Civil Engineering but the officer's recruiter told e that it would take 1 to 1.5 years for me to join as an officer and suggested me to go as enlisted. As I am 39 (age limit) she didn't recommended going on the officer route as for right now but my question is if it would be possible to do that transition (enlisted-office) after I am in. Thank you for your video, very informative!

My son his been talking and texting with the Air Force recruiter and his been just bla, bla, and bla. I tell my son to go to another city to look another recruiter. My son is very healthy college graduate for crying out loud. Please advise 🙏

So, correct me if I'm wrong. The higher your ASVAB score is, the more likely you are to get the job you desire?

Im in the process of a petitioning my fiance and kid is it going to be a problem when i join? Pros and cons?

What if I tested back in 2019 ? Do I have to retest or can we use that score I had in 2019?

Are they going to yell at me if I refuse to sign for anything but the job I want?

I'm from San Diego CA and have a bachelor's degree with a 3.1 GPA. Would that be enough to let me start in the officer program?

This a stupid question but do you go through Air Force recruiting to get to space force recruiting? How does that work? Do they even recruit or just pull Airman into the program?

Hello ma’am how can I contact you directly I have couple questions.

I just graduated with a BBA in Management, 3.801 GPA, looking to go into OTS, but slots are very limited for rated positions and heard back that there were no Non-rated jobs at the moment. What to do???😤

Anyone know of a good recruiter here in California I’m 50 miles Northeast of LA?

What is the average wait time in DEP? How quickly can you get out of DEP?

Before graduation-tech school in Air Force can you go home and work in career you sign for while you're in Air Force? I'm in school now for real estate agent and I paid for my school but I was thinking of to going to the Air Force after my school. Can I work as real estate agent and still be in Air Force?

My Recruiter won't let me take my verification test for the Picat, because of an old police case I had many years ago and I was not guilty, the case was dismissed and sealed. Can you give me more information about this?? Why can't I just take the verification test and later join ?? Just so I can keep my score. Thank you.

Would like to inquire about junior enlisted doing interservice transfer from Army to Airforce

Ma'am can you help me to apply.. how is first step thank you...

Do you know anything about reentry codes and re-enlisting? I went to basic but got injured and was sent to medhold. They sent me home with a code 4C which I know technically I cannot re-enlist. But I know some friends who were able to with a waiver proving they healed. I just had a stress fracture and my recruiter told me he’d try to help but this is the first time he’s dealt with this so he’s not sure what to do. I’m willing to do anything to go back! Please help :(

Is it a pain for recruiters to work with prior service guys outside of the airforce?

So I got a 39 and I only list for 9 jobs but one of those is security forces which I don’t want to do do I have to list security force

If I suck at math. Can I still pass the asvab

Do recruiters value ASVAB scores more than GPA?

Nice video. I’m just a young military RU-vidr trying to make it. All support is greatly appreciated.

Do you know if they are still looking for Security Forces or Special Forces?

Can someone explain to me why I am getting only 2 available jobs(Air transportation and Aircrew equipment transportation) after scoring 61 on general and 81 electronics. Only 2? "No IT, Cyber, or administration positions available in San Antonio or Fort Worth" This is exactly what my recruiter sent me after offering me only 2 jobs(Air transportation and Aircrew flight transportation).

Is it true that you have to pass some type of test to get promotion

Any advice for a person who is supposed to leave soon but parents do not support at all and want me to go to college now and get loans?

Song at 10:57 ?

I’m interested on Airforce ROTC

How do they consider debt?

what about biology or chemistry? i know its not electrical or engineering buuuuuuuut

I'm sooo afraid to take ASVAB test.

Too bad my arms are toothpicks and my brain is smooth

Great Video......Tech Sgt. at Eight Years....un heard of back in the 1980's.....Average Promotions in the 1980's were.....SSGT 8 Years. TSGT 10-15 Years. MSGT 16-20 Years. SMSGT and CMSGT Year 25+ How times have changed.

Damn at least let your recruit them take the asvab one more time lol. Some people really want that 2nd chance and study hard.

Mam am not a us citizan am a sri lankan i like to join us air force this is possible reply me mam am waiting for your response anyone reply to my request

hello sir i was hoping I could ask you some questions I am a parent and i would like to ask some information if you could possibly answer my son Antonio wants to be a Air force nurse he is a good kid half filipino half American he is a dual citizen we live in the Philippines he speak three languages he is working on his eagle scout right now he is in a special school that he had to interview and compete to get accepted into the school is for all the brainiacs students the ones that like for example want to become engineers he started 11th grade a while back my question to you is here in the Philippines college tuition cost about one tenth of what it would cost in the united states what should he do should he just become a nurse here in the Philippines first and then go stateside and join up as i said earlier Antonio is a dual citizen actually he was born in the united states i'm sure you have run across filipino nurses in your life that immigrated from the Philippines if you could give us any guidance or information it would be greatly appreciated you have a fantastic channel thank you for all the information

Thank God I finally passed my ASVAB the EXAMS ON MY 5th attempt with the help of Mr DAVID, I used his preparation tips. just 3 days of working with him and I passed. I was referred to him by a friend before my exams. Please friends I recommend you to mr DAVID. The man has the key to getting your exam.

The problem with the Air Force is, very few jobs can translate to a job on the outside. After you spend 4 years in, you will go to the unemployment office in your state and that office will stamp on your paperwork - "No Job Experience". Congrats - you wasted 4 years of your life in the Air Force while your friends either went to college and got a degree, or they are in the trades - Do that instead.

Hi Makiah, I have a personal experience n would be glad if I can connect wid u through email or other means. I am in new jersey 🇯🇪 pls. Thanks

Is the Air Force have any type of career for doctors, surgeons, or even medics?

I’ve always wanted to do military ever since i was a little kid but the Air Force is definitely the branch i want to do but the test and ASVAB is something that scares me because I’m not strong or very good at math at all so is there any advice you can maybe give me on how to pass and being able to get accepted into the Air Force ?

Can a poor boy from a foreign country join the usaf?