JamesNoBrakes

It's all about the KSAs. If you aren't getting rejections that say you're not qualified, it's all about how you sell yourself and write the KSAs. Think about the simplest and shortest way to describe your biggest accomplishments that are "in line" with each KSA. You should have something substantial for EACH one, and do NOT re-use something you've just used. Writing is actually very important for this job, so your ability to effectively communicate is one of the most important parts. They want to know what you've done, what have you been able to accomplish and change?, how did you know you made a change?, how many people followed your lead?

Think about this: If you left the KSAs blank, checked the appropriate boxes that said you were qualified, and applied, you would get called in for an interview. Now think about all the people that did the same, and wrote something in the KSAs. They become much of the deciding factor. Years ago, they were forced to hire the "most qualified applicant", even if that applicant wasn't technically qualified. That rule has changed though, and they have no requirement to fill their open positions like that.

For many of us, it took a few years to get in. A few years of honing that resume, remembering accomplishments that better-fit the KSAs, remembering additional things to put in there, etc.

The job has so many possibilities and specialties that you can get into. Like 121? Go there. Like 135 and GA? Go there. Like doing checkrides most of the time? You can do that. Like flying around and giving type-rides? You can do that. Like analyzing safety data and suggesting fixes for systemic problems? You can do that. Like interacting with pilots and promoting safety? You can do that. So many possibilities and places where you can find something and make a difference. All this and you are treated like a human being.