Yes, sometimes recruiters can be very weary. This guide will help clear some of the fog and frustration that can often come with dealing with recruiters.
From walking in the door, to going to my asvab test, took me one week. I researched the crap out of everything I needed to, studied for the asvab before hand and now my recruiter loves me even after I have a ship date and all. It's really about how you present yourself. WildBlueYonder That comparison between the Air Force and the other branches was spot on! I've always thought that we were the Lamborghini's of the Military.
Hey man did you call/send emails first or just walk in? Because every time I call, my local recruiter doesn't answer. I'm thinking about just driving down to the office with my mom?
+Charles Tornes it was the same for me. I sent emails, calls etc and even thru the Air Force website and nothing. I just walked in to my local office and said I wanted to join the Air Force and then say I sent an email(s) but have not heard back. And then proceed to inquire about it. Ask questions about a job you're interested in etc. or ask if you could schedule an appt to Come back and sit down and cover all your questions and get info about ASVAB scores, jobs, life in the Air Force and so forth.
hey WBY, I have been watching your videos because my son joined and was wondering what all he was doing and having to go through in BMT. I especially liked this one for telling young people to treat recruiters like a future boss and also where you talked about the eliteness of the AF. You are smart and grounded and seem to know what life is about. thank you for your time making these videos. they have given me peace. God bless!
Luckily my recruiter was really cool. Never ignored me, always returned my calls and emails and he actually cares about me getting the job I want. I've heard some horror stories though.
Great video man. I went to my first recruiter and I got a 76 on the practice asvab. Defently can do better with some more studies, but he just fed me a bunch of bullshit. I could tell he was lying. He had horrible eye contact and everything he said didn't add up with what I researched... He pretty much fed me the usual SF, PR and electrical/mechanical jobs. He totally disregarded all 8 jobs I had listed on my dream sheet. I am going to see another recruiter hopefully she can work with me...
going to see a recruiter probably Monday and i have been watching sooo many of your videos along with others to i guess prep myself. i'm scared but excited at the same time, i just really want to get in! i'm pretty inpatient so i hope i present myself well enough for my recruiter to get back to me quick. thanks for all your help, tips, and advice! if i do get in ill probably make my own videos to help others out too!
What's up airmen I enlisted last year and I'm currently in tech school, I just wanted to say I watched a lot of your videos before hand and they were really helpful and informative so I appreciate what your doing, keep it up and Aim High lol -Airmen Watt, future 5 star!
Well it’s 2018 and I see Air Force recruiters everywhere. They always come To my school. And they called me many times and sent emails and stuff to get me to join. But I never contacted them back because I wasn’t ready. But the moment I emailed them is when they don’t respond 😂
My recruiter contacted me! I was about to be drafted. It was 1972 and I had a low draft number. Little did I realize that 26-years-later, I would be retiring from the Army. Today I am a VA Volunteer, working with our hospitalized veterans.
***** Hey. Unfortunately, some people can get the run around with paperwork. It can be your recruiter's doing, maybe he is new and didn't know, or maybe he knew but he just dropped the ball.. Either way, it's important that your recruiter is doing their part in getting you into the Air Force, which includes informing you of all the paper you need when you need it. This is very important, and it's important for recruiters to remember the importance of their job, but unfortunately.. there isn't much you can do but be patient and voice your concern to your recruiter. Hopefully he will pick up the slack. Good luck! A lot of people, including me, have to wade through crap before they get in
WildBlueYonder Yeah I guess all I can do is be patient. Thanks for the reply, sir. And seriously, you're doing a great job. These videos are extremely informative and I look forward to every one of them.
WildBlueYonder My recruiter wants me to take my asvab when i get to MEPS. I had a high score on the practice test, he said that is what they usually do. Do you know the benefits of taking it during MEPS is it better to do it then, or before? He also was pushing me to do airborne linguistics. Do you or have you heard what the job is actually like, from real life experience?
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This is really informative. Ive been trying to contact a recruiter for over a week already i thought it's weird that they havent contact me yet. Anyways, thank you for the video!
Try heading to the office. A lot of recruiters just can't be asked to answer their phones or emails. I got the same treatment until I just showed up one day and had a conversation with her. Once you get our foot in the door they will keep in contact with you.
Just an update here. For while the AF is going to be expanding a bit in the next year or so everything WILD BLUE is saying is still very valid.. Currently we will only hire about 26,000 in a year from all over the globe. That's a darn small number which means, "Why should be show an interest in you?" Remember people come looking for us; as a rule we don't go looking for them so if you are serious about joining you need to give that man in the blue suit a reason to take an interest in you.
i just talked to a recruiter today and I have an interview with him tuesday! I am excited but a little nervous ha. But my recruiter seems cool luckily.
Very good points. I stress to everyone I talk with that. 1. This is a job interview, act accordingly. We don't need to recruit or have quotas. Fact is that we just don't need people like the other services do. 2. You have to impress us that you want to be here and are not just fooling around. Reason: For every applicant, we already have 20 qualified people waiting in line for every job opening. So you have to stand out from the crowd as motivated and wanting to join or we just simple move on to the next person. 3. We are highly selective and getting more so. So come prepared to sell yourself to us and then score high on the ASVAB test (50 min. 60+ preferred). Those are the keys to being offered enlistment in today's Air Force.
***** Oh he may have talked to you, even acted friendly and interested in what you had to say but without those scores I mentioned your application ,may have wound up in his circular file too. Something about you had to impress him or he just went on to the next applicant. He has no quoto to fill and the AF hires only about 500 people per week world wide. Go back again and see where you stand.
The ASVAB comes first, then medical but your attitude can cause me to drop you instantly if I wish. I am an air advisor with over 20 yrs service in education and training management. I want too know that you are serious about this and not wasting my time. That's the job. The fact that you scored 69 tells me you are good academic material but if you show me an attitude I can reject you for cause. I don't have to enlist anyone. The job is to screen out those who are not good AF material by just taking anyone. The more you impress me that you want to be here to more I will try to help you. No, I don't expect you to wear a suit and tie but neither do I expect you to look like you came out of a dumpster.I do judge on first impressions. This has nothing to do with ass-kissing but in showing me or others that you want this job.
Please watch the attitude or you may cross the wrong person easily. Your MTI will pick up on attitude in a hurry which will make things tough for you very fast.
Just be careful is all Jack. If you do accept a position be advised that it seems that practically everyone at JBSA-L has the ability to discharge you from the AF for what ever reason. Its called an Entry Level Separation (ESL) and they will use it from your MTI on up within the first 180 days,
the air force came to my school twice in a span of a month or two. one time it was two airmen and the second time the brought the air commando experience and an obstetrical course
Hey man did you call/send emails first or just walk in? Because every time I call, my local recruiter doesn't answer. I'm thinking about just driving down to the office with my mom?
My first recruiter left and moved or finished her enlistment and didn't let me know, I was just chilling for a couple of days trying to figure out what was going on lmao.
My recruiter is awesome the first time I called, I had to leave a voicemail; but he called back the next day. We had a 2 hour conversation answering all of my questions, informing me on things I need to know ahead of time, and just casual conversation about school and stuff. He even call me to check up on things sometimes. When he schedule meetings to take the practice ASVAB he make sure it's good timing for me. I thought it would have been completely different since I'm a girl.
A lot of recruiters are motivated about what they do and want to be helpful. But somewhere along the line you said or did something that told him that you were serious and not just wasting his time for time is one thing he does not have. As for your ASVAB this test is critical so study for it. The better you do the better your chances of being offered enlistment and or the job that you might want. Remember our minimum is 50 with most applicants scoring a 60 or better on that AFQT section. These scores are super critical. The higher you score the better.
I have not had the best of luck with Air Force Recruiters here in San Antonio! The recruiter that contacted me took about 2 weeks to respond, and when he did he 30 seconds into the phone call he disqualified me on being 7lbs overweight.even though that was my guess..I weighed myself and I need to drop 4 lbs...no big deal..but He was so quick to hang up and before he ended the call he told me I might want to consider the Army or Navy because they Take ANYBODY...What??? I am still looking for a Recruiter that is willing to help me in this process. No I am not your typical 19 or 20 year old female..I have experience and would appreciate a Professional Recruiter that wants to take time to help in jump starting my career in the USAF. My search continues #FingersCrossed
+Sillia Savage That sounds pretty crummy :/ Hopefully you can find another recruiter. You might have to just be patient and persevere to get what you want..
Which recruiter did you go to Sillia? I too am in San Antonio and spoke with Staff Sergeant Blue off Potranco here on the NW/W side off between 151 and 1604 and he was really helpful and felt like he actually listened. I had a bad experience with one off Ingram and left shortly after cuz I felt like he was more interested in getting back to his computer. Currently trying to join but have to lose a little weight but I suggest checking him out. Good vibes and lots of information to provide on Air Force jobs
+Sillia Savage The AF is very tight on those DOD weight/height requirements. We won't even consider you if you are within 5 pounds of your maximum allowable weight. Other services do wiggle around it a bit but the AF won't. Until you meet those requirements you most likely will get the same response. As the AF only hires about 500 people per week world wide, we simply just don't need the people. Drop the weight first then apply.
WildBlueYonder Hey Simmons, this is kind of off topic but do you get a leave after tech school or do you go straight to your new base/station? Thanks and keep up the good work.
jwilliamz07 Hey! If you want, you can. Or you can go on RAP, (Recruiters Assistance Program) after tech school. This will allow you to go home for free and basically have paid leave (without it coming out of your actual leave). The catch is- you'll basically be working for your recruiter while you're home. But it's still a pretty sweet deal.
It's kinda funny because a army recruiter years ago would go out of his way to get me to join. But I've been talking to an air force recruiter lately and he doesn't say much and I really have to bug him to get his attention.
I have been waiting for almost a YEAR just to get an opening to MEPS. My recruiter seems like he cares about my future, but he seems extremely unprofessional. I scored fairly high on the ASVAB and I have no medical situations preventing me from joining. The first time I tried for MEPS, my medical docs expired (after two months of waiting for an opening) and I had to sign them again while being put back on the waiting list. The closest I've gotten to an opening to MEPS was when my medical docs were accepted and I picked a date to go, but then my recruiter "forgot" that I needed to fill out a reference form. I then filled it out, turned it in, and a couple days later I was asked to retrieve my driving record. Shouldn't he know to give me all the information I need (paperwork, etc) before I further this process? Now, after everything was settled, I tried once more. Now, my credit score was preventing me from going. There was debt on my social security from when I was a minor (18 now) and thankfully I had it removed. Now I need to write a "plea bargain" to let me in, my medical docs AND driving record most likely expired, and I'll have to be put on the waiting list again, just for MEPS. Is this normal? Is there such thing as a bad recruiter? I have a feeling I'll be here for another year just trying to get in.
I'm going through the same thing right now. My recruiter seems to be using fear as a bargaining tool to put me wherever they want when I get to MEPS. And then I lied to her about me never being on medication. I had grew up on ADHD meds and I just told her and she is telling me after all this waiting that with "all" the waivers she will have to put on for me I will most likely be devlined. And this after all the excitement she had for me to get in. The telling me to not talk to the navy or army. And the promising me it's in my best interest to wait. I have been waiting for almost a year now. And now it seems I'll be waiting another 6 months to know if I'm guaranteed to get in. I feel I screwed up by lieing. But then again, I never really know untill I went to Mel's and kept my mouth shut. It could have worked out great or really bad with a dishonorable discharge of they would do that. But I was told by a lot of people to keep my mouth shut on all this. Even before I withheld information, she has me waiting so long. I think I'm not speaking with the best recruiter for me. There is only one in my area.
I showed up to their office and they had the light on. I knocked and they didn’t answer so I call the number and I HEAR THE RECRUITER talking to me through the door. He said, “yeah this is my office but it’s not a recruiting office” when airforce.com said it was. I called another recruiter and we talk and he said call him back if I have any questions. I called him again and he had a HORRIBLE attitude and said, “didn’t I talk to you before?! Just use common sense!” 😳😔
I showed up like 5 mins because a car crash happened right infront of me as I was about to turn into the parking lot but I called and let my recruiter know. and you are right about the piercing I have 6 in my right ear and 4 in my left ear I couldn't take them out because they are fresh piercings but I will take them out before I leave for BMT
I'm worried about being suckered into some nonsense and losing my chances at an aviation job. I'm also worried about accidentally losing some sort of major benefit.
Do u have to accept a job on ur list even if its not ur one of ur top 3??Im in the softbook program and client system came up and im still deciding and i want a higher level job like one of the cyber jobs
Hi Amn (should be ranked higher now) Simmons appropriate the actually more accurate video than most. That was one of the most accurate videos I seen on youtube.com talking about the recruiting process and do appreciate it! I'm currently an Air Force Recruiter and yes you are correct. We are every busy and that's why we prefer appointments. 100% of us do care about are people, but because we are so busy it may not only seem like it. However, we do care and will get to each individual as soon as we can. We want to interview and answer everyone's questions; with a straight forward answer! Honestly, we not in the busy of telling lies. There is too much information and videos on the internet to even attempt to lie in today's world. For example individuals like yourself making videos, but like I said earlier accuracy. Someone people do post videos who really don't understand the process and post false information. If it seems like we aren't in your schools or don't respond to you immediately is because we are really busy. As far as other branches of the military we are about 5 to 1; if not more. Meaning there are about five other branches recruiters are covering the same area that one Air Force recruiter is covering. We are also doing one applicant's entire enlistment process; interview, paperwork, scheduling the process, the whole deal. While some branches break it into recruiters doing different parts of the process. Lastly, we are doing school visits and other types of marketing events by ourselves with often very lower expenses, because we rather spend our money on equipment and quality of life for good reason...we have the best!No matter what we are still Airman in the United States Air Force that embody the Air Force Core Values; Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellences in All We Do! Great post Amn Simmons good luck in your career sure it with be a great one; Aim High, Fly, Fight and Win!
My recruiter was awesome! I met him through a friend who was joining when i was 15 and he kept calling me and bothering me to get me to join! As soon i hit 17 i was in dep a month later! He was also a really cool guy that was approachable but he went back on active duty :/
This is what I am so afraid of for my fiance that his recruiter is just going to throw him into a job because he doesn't know what he wants to do exactly
Hey I need a fast response. I go in to talk to my recruiter and he is army I told him I wanna do security forces what should I do. should I Cancel the meting or should I go in? please text asap!
Do you have any say of when you'd like to ship out? I'm hoping to enlist by the end of this year but not leave for boot camp until next fall. Mostly because I want to finish some schooling before I go. Thanks for all your great videos!
+poppunkpizza I think that's possible... You can have an understanding with your recruiter that you don't want to leave until a certain date- and so they'll give away any job you might receive to other people until you're ready to go. I'm not 100% on this- you'll have to double check with a recruiter, because if they have a job for you- you might have to ship out, ready or not.
Hello Wild Blue Yonder, Thank you for this video and for taking the time out of your day to make it for us, I truly appreciate it. I wanted to ask you what you think about taking a parent to the recruiters office if you are older than eighteen? My dad was in the Marines and has gone through the process; I feel this will assure that things get done properly, but I don't want to be that person who takes their parent. What do you think?
Gabby Avila Oh, no problem Gabby. And it's no problem to bring your parents! They definitely will help make sure you're not getting misled. A lot of people bring their folks (because most of us live with our parents anyways). Just don't be "that person" that brags about their parents being in the military. Like it's supposed to give you some sort of special treatment, you know? lol
Wildblueyonder is getting Aerial Gunner in the Air Force hard to get as a mos??? Thanks for whatever information you can give me😊 And keep up the good work love your videos bro. And what is your twitter name?? For I can follow you
Hi! I have a question about my job in the Air Force. I spoke with a recruiter today. I asked her about the jobs that were available. She asked me what my choices were. I explained to her that, after looking at the Air Force website, I found 4 jobs (3 were medical-enlisted and 1 was personnel). She stated those jobs were really hard to come by and that I should wait until I meet with a job liaison after I get to boot camp in order to pick my top 8 jobs. I have read and viewed several videos now which say this is not a good idea and that I should have a job secured prior to leaving. Is this the case? I have only had experience with the Marine Corps and Army (family members are in those branches) and they are telling me to secure a job prior to leaving for boot camp. I know the Air Force is way different from those branches. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you in advance!
+Christina T. Hey Christina, well you have three choices. 1. Wait around for a medical job (which are indeed hard to come by) 2. Secure a job before you go to BMT 3. Go to BMT with an "Open Aptitude", which will place you into any job in one of the four categories. For example, if you pick "open general", you can be placed into any job in the "general category". You won't have a choice in what job it is, and you'll be pretty much forced into it whether you like it or not at the completion of BMT. I would suggest that your best bet will be to secure job before you go to BMT. This way, you can at least pick your poison and know what you're getting into. Good luck, and let me know if you have any more questions
There’s a Air Force recruiter and he just won’t leave me alone. I want to join the Army not the Air Force. I wanna tell him to leave me alone but I don’t wanna be rude. What should I do/say?
first contacted my recruiter sep 2016.......its 2018 now i still havnt went to meps any help from anyone would lighten me up i haven't talk to my recruiter since august 2017 and the last thing we talked about was him sending my xrays to meps. i try to call him never answers, called him after the holidays never answers, and i cant help but feel worried idk if i should go to the office or something i texed him, emailed him,called him, and called the office but still no answer......i dont know what to do now its be 2 years and havent went to meps yet
I am highly interested in joining the Air Force because I find it to be the most fulfiling in the intellegence area rather than any other branch offered. I want to continue my education in Med. As of now I am a pre med student. My recruiter asked me what job I was interested in if accepted into the AF and I responded, Surgical Service Specialist. But then she told me that wasn't possible which totally dicouraged me and even considered searching for another recruiter. I was talking to my cousin in another branch and told me to be persistent with her, but I feel like I'll annoy her by doing that which I don't want to do because I am REEEEAALLLY interested in that job. But I again, I feel like if you're willing to serve them/country and scored high on the asvab the lease they could do is accomodate you on the job of you choice. If you want you me to give it my all and excel in my job, I think the smart thing to do is try and work with me on the job I'm asking for. If I'm given a job against my will, like any human, I will react and proceed differently and I don't promise my best. They have to make it interesting for their future employee. Correct me in my way of thinking if I am wrong I am new to this whole thing. Whar do you think I should do? Thank You +WildBlueYonder
+Sheeyla Pimentel Hey Sheeyla. Glad to hear of your interest in joining!! Well.. You're going to have to look at it from a different perspective. Yes, I absolutely agree with you that you should have the job that you want and the job that you would perform the best at- but that isn't always possible.. especially in this day and age with the Air Force. The reason why your recruiter said that it would be impossible for you to get that job is mainly because medical jobs are in very low demand in the AF right now, and we don't have a lot of job openings coming down. This being said, if you go into the Delayed Entry Program, you'll probably wait around and never get the job you wanted. But that doesn't mean you don't try. I would recommend putting that job down on your dream sheet as your #1, and then put similar medical jobs on there too. Finally, go open General so you have a fair chance of landing a med job. I think you should fight for what you want. Don't let them give you just any job! But still be fair and respectful! Good luck, and let me know if you have any more questions
+WildBlueYonder I'll look at other Med jobs but that one will definitely be my #1 goal job! Is there any way switching jobs once being in the AF from the one I have choose to the one I want? Is that allowed?
I met a marine recruiter at work yesterday and said I MIGHT come in the morning to take a basic aptitude test, I didn’t show up, I am a college student not really interested in joining I just want to know what I COULD do in marine core. This mf recruiter showed up AT MY HOUSE this morning, I didn’t give him my address.. I asked him to leave but geez if I didn’t answer your phone call don’t show up at my house bro.. any advice? Help?
Jacob Bandeen About a year before you actually finish college, that way you will have time to go to MEPs, take your ASVAB, and finally be placed into the Delayed Entry Program. (everyone is in the DEP until they receive a ship date and leave for Basic) sooo instead of graduating and sitting around in the DEP, you can spend your college days in DEP instead.
Michael Cassata Ask her whatever comes to mind about the Air Force. Ask about the climate of the AF, what jobs are needed, and which are frequent. Then tell her if any sound interesting or what you'd like to do and if it'll be possible to get that job. Maybe ask about BMT, any of your concerns, etc.
WildBlueYonder Thanks Man!! Damn how do you do respond to everything all the time!!?? I mostly got all my answers by watching your videos haha! So thankyou for that and keep up the good work!! Thanks for answering my question!!
Hey WildBlueYonder, again, another off topic request but as I tell people (mostly friends and coworkers) that I am in the process of joining the Air Force, they make comments about taking showers throughout BMT. Hopefully I am not the only one asking about them, but could you maybe make a video elaborating on the shower topic.
Andrew Kittler What exactly is your question? You will shower naked with 25 other men/women. No one will be staring at you, everyone will be focused on trying to clean themselves as fast as possible because you dont have alot of time to waste. If you are self conscious, it's time to either grow up or choose a different career lol. You will shower everyday with your fellow airman, preferably. ( dont be that stinky guy who avoids showering because hes afraid of water )
Jesse Allen By me asking a simple question that means I am self conscious? I didn't make any indications that I am "afraid" of the water or being "self conscious", just simply inquiring about what the showers are like based on some of the stories I have been told whether or not they are true... So thanks for the response, but you really didn't help at all.
You failed to clarify what information you were looking for. I made no assumptions about *you*, I referred to the thousands of recruits who *have* been insecure and afraid of water in the past. If you would communicate your intent more clearly, you'd get a response more fitting to your liking. And you still failed to clarify in your second comment what you want to know, so no one knows how to answer you.
here is the deal. Recruiters are there to do a job "recruit qualified people". They screen people to weed out people early on that do not meet standards. Such as Criminal Records, Over Weight, too low ASVAB score. Even if you kill it on the asvab dont mean you will get that dream job. The Air Force is a constantly moving organism and needs change, today they need cops, tomorrow they need aircraft mechanics, next week PJ's. etc. If you not heard this yet. hear it now. "Needs of the Air Force Comes FIRST" The recruiter gets weekly list of numbers of types of jobs they need find people to fill. They are not going to give you a computer tech job if your scores are not dialed in for that type of job, that is what that test is for to identify your weakness and strengths. Also due to the wait in line to get in, people waiting on a specific job is going to have to wait EVEN if promised job chances are you gonna have to wait MONTHS. If you show up and say I want join and I want to leave ASAP you going to have limited choices. LIke Crew Chief, or Cop, or Transportation Mechanic.. Basically the openings that are left. I joined in 1990, waited 11 months and really didnt have a specific job till I was at basic. My job luckly transformed in the years as I was in into something I enjoyed prior to joining and now in retirement continue to do it in civilian life. Recruiters are evaluated on making goal, (getting X bodies in the Air Force). Some are willing to work with you some are not interested as they have low hanging fruit elsewhere that is less work and can meet goal. Recuiter really doesnt have leeway on much. They are just screening applicants to weed out folks who cant qualify so not to waste their, or the folsk at MEPS time. I work in a Federal building the 1st floor is the MEPS station, every morning I see folks lined up ready to go. Ironically it is the same MEPS i processed through. I joke with the kids as I enter but tell them Basic Training is just a mind game, dont fight it just go with flow and get through it..
WBY: I want to be a part of the Special Forces. should I enlist before BMT wanting this or enlist to complete BMT and then try to do Special Forces? how does this work?
Talk to your recruiter first and express that. To join special forces you need to be physically fit and you will be administered a fitness test to see if you are qualified for it. You will have to get a job reservation into the special forces job you want before going to BMT. The recruiter will clear those doubts
Well, for 1, Special Forces is actually it's own thing. It's the Green Beret. Common mistake, just don't go into an air force recruiter office saying "I wanna do special forces" haha. also, the air force has several special operations forces. PJ, CCT, Special Tactics, etc. just let them know when you talk to then and they'll tell you what can be done. however, it's super competitive, and it requires a LOT of dedication. just be prepared. (I'm not talking from personal experience, I'm speaking from research I've done, things my brother - who is in the air force - has told me, and information I've gained from talking with recruiters and other air force officials.)
Yes. But certain positions in the USAF requires a DL. You need to qualify for as many jobs as possible with a high ASVAB score, no law enforcement encounters, good credit, and good physical health which includes eyesight/hearing.
WildBlueYonder My recruiter wants me to take my asvab when i get to MEPS. I had a high score on the practice test, he said that is what they usually do. Do you know the benefits of taking it during MEPS is it better to do it then, or before? He also was pushing me to do airborne linguistics. Do you or have you heard what the job is actually like, from real life experience?
LIVE4GOD2315 Either way, you'll be in the same type of testing environment. The only difference might be that you had to wake up at like 4 in the morning. So just go to bed early the night before MEPS. Eat a good breakfast and you should be set. And sorry, I don't know any linguistics. I do know they have a long tech school, and sometimes they can get bonuses and sweet civilian jobs when you get out
I'm only 13, but when I'm 17/18(depending on when I can finish school), I want to join the Navy. But how should I contact a recruiter? Like, how do i set up an appointment?(Better know this info years ahead).
It's more of the opposite. Air force is more like a Prius and the Army/Marine are more like Bugattis. People drive Prius because it saves gas but there's no pride in driving one. Just like the Air Force, people join because it's the most relax, best living condition, and easiest branch but I wouldn't have much pride in telling people I'm an Airman. Enough though a Bugatti gets about 8 MPG, you feel proud to drive one. Just like the Army/Marine, people join because they're the toughest branches and living quarters sucks but in the end, they're proud to call themselves Soldiers/Marines.
How are you I am a single father and I am a 34 years old men I am interested in the Air Force Reserves I went to the Air Force recruiter and he seems to be a nice guy I explained to him about my bad experience with the Army recruiter and he said that he will help me to get me in the Reserves I gave him all the document that I have which was my SSN, GED diploma, College credits 18, D. License, Green Card, etc. After a few days he called me back with the good news that I have an appointment for my physical test in Fort Dix NJ at 5:30 am on Aug 3 2015. I am really exited about it but I saw this video today and I am kind of nervous because now I don't know if is like you said that he just want to get me in without giving crap about me. How can I now this? Of course I am interested in continue with college, housing, and get a better life for my daughters and me. Can you give me any tips and advises? Thank you very much
Dany Gonzales Hey Dany, well, the fact that you already have a physical test scheduled shows that your recruiter does care about you. If he didn't, you'd probably never hear from him again after the first time you spoke with him. Very few recruiters don't care, and those are the ones who would've thrown your file in the trash as soon as they saw that you weren't an easy fit. The fact that you have a GED, you're single with dependents, AND are 34 means that your recruiter does care- and he/she probably went through some hoops for you :). I would suggest to just keep your head up and make sure you're meeting all the requirements to join. Good luck to you sir!
Thank you very much for reply me.I will keep my motivation the highest that I can although I can't get the job that I want at least I can get in then later I will see if I can change jobs I wonder if I can keep in contact with you in case I need to ask you anything because you have a lot of experience and I feel I can trust you as a member of the Air Force
Yes sir! You can always message me on my page by going to my page, clicking on "about" and then clicking "send message". You can also email me anytime at codenamesimmons@gmail.com!
my recruiter seriously doesn't care about me -_- I email him and i never get a response and yes I've checked if it is the correct email address. I'm very serious about getting it. and now I'm forced to personally bring in the stuff that he told me to email to him.
studpum im not saying that they have/ they're required to give me a job, but now i have to step in unannounced and i hate having to seem rude but damn it man its frustrating.
studpum Trust me, a recruiter will feel better if you show up unannounced than if you just keep emailing him. The process can be frustrating, I had to switch recruiters twice because they wouldnt keep in contact. But you have to suck it up and prove to them you are an adult and ready to take the initiative to make things happen. Pack up what the recruiter asked you to send him, and bring it to his office. He wont be upset, and you dont need to feel guilty or rude. He will be glad you showed up. If all else fails, contact another recruiter and inform him of what is happening and he will reach out to your first recruiter. Hell, I had to have the COMMANDER of my recruiters squadron actually get on his ass about communicating with me. We havent had any issues since.
studpum It can be frustrating studpum- but like Jesse said, sometimes you've got to take initiative to make things happen. And there's no reason to feel rude or guilty about it either. Recruiters may be busy, but that's no excuse to not get back to people
I really wanna join the AF but the first recruiter I talked to kept responding to my questions with "did you check the website?" so I think I'm gonna find a different one who cares a bit more.
+antares4s I told him recently I wanted to be a CCT and he seemed to care a lot more. So much so he wanted me to sign delayed entry before they'd help me. seemed shady so I decided to wait a bit.
I would be very wary Those are hard positions to fill and if you wash out which is very likely then the AF will choose your job for you. Start over with another Recruiter. There are too many things not right here.
+antares4s Yea I was kinda thinking the same but he's been working a bit with me as MSGT to myself rather than recruiter to myself if that makes sense. Also he said I'd have to choose a backup job in case I fail the PAST or wash out. Also, just as a side comment, yea it's likely I'll wash out, about 80% do, but I think I've got it mentally. Plus I'd hate myself for not even trying.
You must select at least 4 jobs plus an Open Area for which you qualify. The more jobs you select the more options you have for they can only offer you jobs that you circled or that Open Area. This probably what he is referring to. As to you getting any of those jobs if you wash out, he has no way of knowing what will be available if anything that you selected. That puts you into the Open Classification which means that the AF puts you where they have the greatest need within that Open area. Right now that means Security Forces for they are very short handed because of deployments. I still recommend starting over with another Recruiter as this one isn't working in your best interest as far as I can read here.
No you can't use a calculator!! I took it last week. It's a 3 hour test take it seriously and don't guess on any questions. Your score determines what jobs you qualify for.
*Elegant Radiance* It went pretty well. I am not in the Air Force yet. She went on leave so everything was put on hold for awhile. I got to MEPs on the 18th though! Wish me luck! ☺️🤞🏾
+Kyle Sahnow It depends.. It can take anywhere from a couple of weeks through a year. It won't last more than a year though. IF it does, you'll be booted out of the DEP and you'll have to re-DEP in
No sir, they're separate. Air Force BMT is held at Lackland AFB, TX. At the completion of BMT, you move to your tech school, which can be at several different bases (mostly other bases in Texas.). Some tech schools like Security Forces are held at Lackland, but are not incorporated into BMT whatsoever
Basically recruiters and MTI's are not long term AFSC's. Recruiters are simply salesmen for the Air Force. Personally, they couldn't give a rats a$$ about you. If you don't join, tomorrow they'll sign up another swinging dick! They have so many quoters to maintain their job, and consequently will promise you the moon. If you want a particular field, but the air forces demand is low, they'll try to steer you into something else. They all lie to your face. And you wait and wait and wait and wait. I know USAF '68-'72 Sgt. (E-4).
