AZFlyer

Hey guys, I am trying to contact the recruiter at a particular guard unit via the advised mediums but it isn't getting me anywhere. I don't want to blow up the recruiters voice-mail and email box, but at the same time, I don't want to sit around twiddling my thumbs waiting for a return call/email.

In the past 2-3 weeks, I have made a couple of calls and have only ever been greeted by the recruiters voicemail box. I left a polite and courteous message explaining who I am and reason for calling, how I can be reached, etc. After no reply, I followed up a few days later with an equally appropriate email requesting info and an opportunity to speak with said recruiter.

I sent the email a week ago, and still no reply. I called/emailed using information posted by this unit on baseops.net for people in my specific case (non-prior service). What I am wondering is, if, say the unit no longer wants to consider JSUPT candidates, is it normal or customary for recruiters to not return any messages, if even only to say, 'thanks but no thanks.'? I can't imagine this being the case.

I want to keep persuing this unit, but I don't want to come off as a pest either. I do have a personal contact in this unit who is a pilot, but we are little more than acquaintances, and so I don't want to make it his issue to find out what this means, if anything. For all I know, there could quite possibly be a perfectly good explanation.

Since you guys have been there, done that...any ideas on how to proceed without being a bug in their bum? (Also, I'm purposely not identifying the unit or recruiter publicly here just in case anyone from that unit reads these boards)

Thanks!

Slice

Use your pilot contact. Recruiters have nothing to do with getting selected other than organizing paperwork. PM me if you want, if I know a guy in the unit, I'll drop an email or call.

ficone

I think a good start would be to make an appearance in person, especially if no one is returning your calls/emails. Not only will this show that you are a bit more serious, but it is also harder to ignore a live person than it is to not answer an email or call you back.

You probably won't get a JSUPT slot without visiting at least a couple times anyway, so you might as well start now!

I realize you can't do this for every unit without knowing whether or not they are convening UPT boards, but it sounds like this is the one you are serious about so I say coordinate with your acquaintance, drop by and introduce yourself.

eyefly

Use your pilot contact! Even if your not best of friends most pilots will be more than willing to put you into direct contact with the person you need to speak with or set up a time to show you around the squadron. Its much easier on you to have someone introduce you than show up unannounced.

AZFlyer

3 for 3 say to use the pilot contact, so I'll give that a shot. Like I said, it just seems strange for me to use the method of contact posted by the unit on baseops.net, but not hear anything from the designated contact for unit inquiries.

I certainly do plan on visiting the unit a few times. Only downside, is that its on the opposite of the country from me, but I'm an airline employee and I can get there for free. I plan on living in the area before too long, as it is.

My contact did say that he would be more than happy to show me around, which is good to know.