Something light for a Monday morning...
The 97th Air Mobility Wing is the "schoolhouse" for several USAF mobility airframes: the KC-135, KC-46, and the mighty C-17. Recently, the Wing hosted some interwebs personalities demonstrating the airdrop capabilities of the C-17. Though there are oodles of other "real world" C-17 airdrop videos, this was a pretty fun way to reach new/younger audiences. No basketballs were harmed in the making of this video.
https://youtu.be/ZToieI7hPoM?si=wyXj8EuwdtL7MUjz
NGAD spicy take.
Pausing NGAD? Well that's the headline, but the Secretary is careful to mention how committed he is to building the fighter.
The mixed messaging is going to be tough for congress to stomach….unless you are from Missouri or Illinois. I’d expect some hard lobbying from those states to keep the St Louis F-15EX line humming.
Maybe the head fake gets the ANG an extra squadron of Eagle 2s.
Did you know we have firefighting C-130s in the guard and reserves? CA and NV ANG as well as the CO USAFR. Super cool mission
Great opportunity to get rated!
Check out this Open Until Filled (OUF) UPT C-5 opportunity. OUFs can sometimes indicate an opportunity, maybe the job is hard to fill, or maybe you won't have to interview 100 people.
Some folks love the C-5 (break in the nicest places)
But even if its not your number 1 is could get your foot in the door for a later conversion.
https://app.milrecruiter.com/SquadronPage/613a55
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BogiDope Q&A
Wednesday, February 21 · 8:00 – 9:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
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Rapid Fire Mock Interview Prep
Tuesday, February 13 · 8:00 – 9:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
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Video call link: https://meet.google.com/rvv-uipu-tnk
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Reminder! Mock interview session tomorrow (1/25) at 8 pm ET.
For those who plan to attend, let me know if there are any specific squadrons you're targeting, and I'll modify the questions accordingly.
See you tomorrow night!
BogiDope - Mock Interview
Thursday, January 25 · 8:00 – 9:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qvr-aewm-qae
We will postpone the Mock Interview session scheduled for this week, 22 Dec, and reschedule after the holidays. I look forward to our work together in the new year!
Cheers,
Snip
Google Meet link for tonight's Mock Interview II Session (8 pm ET):
To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/brk-csse-pcc
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 563-293-3779 and enter this PIN: 286 076 626#
Hey Air Force Group!
I hope you are enjoying the holiday season and have plans to spend time w/ friends and family over the next few weeks. Speaking of that, I need to make a slight schedule change to our last two Mock Interview sessions, based on my family plans… Those will now be scheduled for 17 and 22 December starting at 8pm ET.
For Sunday’s session (17 Dec), I want you to be thinking about the following questions:
1. Why do you want to fly the XXX?
- Hopefully you’ve done some research about the mission and it can shine through in your answer.
- What are the pilots who fly this weapons system most proud of? Your response should make them feel good about THEIR decision!
- This needs to be an honest and authentic answer. Something that they can easily tell resonates with you.
2. Why do you want to be a part of our Wing?
- Again, research here is key! Just like you would study up on Google or Amazon if you were interviewing with them, you need to know a little bit about this unit to dive into this answer.
- Hopefully, things that you enjoy doing in your off time are readily available in this area. Family/friend ties, or any other connective tissue that draws you to this base (stuff you probably already intro’d in your Cover Letter).
3. Where do you see yourself in 5 and 15 years?
- Near term (5 yrs): Think tactical, commitment to becoming the best employer of the weapons system possible. Establishing a reputation of excellence and credibility in the jet. Striving to be better and continuing to learn every day.
- Long term (15 yrs): While staying sharp on everything above, shifting your focus slightly towards opportunities to fill leadership roles in whatever capacity based on opportunities and the needs of the unit.
Here’s the Google Meet link for Sunday. Because you are an integral part of this session (Mock Interviews would be difficult w/o interview candidates!), please respond to this feed if you plan on participating live. Hope to see you there!
Cheers,
Snip
