Nigel—Welcome! What an interesting background! Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Great question…it varies considerably by unit. For the boards I chaired, we made an effort to provide a response to each candidate who submitted a package, both interview-selects and non-selects. This could come in the form of a generic email, or a personal phone call from the hiring POC. The process each unit uses depends on several factors:…

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I agree–I was a former hiring board chair, we definitely made sure our applicants received timely response, one way or the other. You’re totally ok with emailing your POC for a response.

Sharky

Hi Nick, thanks for sharing your story. Since this post, have you moved a bit closer to your goals? Any particular questions we can help answer?

IHC Nole–

I have a few book recommendations…

“Over the Hump” by Lt. Gen William Tunner. Considered a classic of the Air Mobility world, Tunner led the US efforts in China aerial resupply over the Himalayas in WWII as well as the Berlin Airlift. Lots of foundational stuff that formed the air mobility culture of the modern AMC.

“Seventy-Five…

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Correct for heavy units. Typically 120-180 days of seasoning following the return to the squadron. Following the end of orders, similar pathways exist: revert to part-time status, be a Guard/Reserve “bum”, i.e. string along various duty statuses/orders to get a steady paycheck, or transition to full-time status, if that option exists (many… Read more

Beavis—Are you currently on Active Duty? If so, typically, AFPC issues the UPT board announcement 3-4 months ahead of the board convening via MyPers (held annually, I believe). The board announcement will have all the pertinent details about the application package, min qualifications, AFOQT, PCSM scores, etc. If memory serves, usually there’s a…

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