Got an interview...
 

So, I landed an interview with an AF Reserve unit to fly C-130's..It was very short notice and is coming up quickly (Mar.7). Any last words of advice/ Do's & Dont's ect. would be helpful.

Thanks guys, for all of the help in to getting me this far!

Dan

Congratulations! Which squadron? That might help people a little bit with their advice.

Don't ask how often you have to deploy.

... and don't suck.

Good luck!

bring a case of good beer and a bottle of scotch..

Thank you sir! It is with the 908th Airlift Wing at Maxwell Afb, Alabama. (Wasn't sure if I should keep that anonymous in the first post or not...Guess it won't hurt anything)

See you on the 7th, check you PMs

Humboldt

Were you previously in the USAF? Do they hire pilots without previous military experience?

Sweet..PM'd

Negative. No prior service for me. (Edit: misunderstood the question) So, yes, they do hire without any previous mil experience.

Every unit needs a few LT's.

It sounds so simple, but just be yourself!!

What he said!

Alrighty then..I can do that:)

Unless "yourself" sucks..........then, be somebody else who doesn't suck.......

I'm totally kidding. I remember being told this same thing before both my airline and my guard/reserve interviews and feeling like it was getting a bit cliche'. I think that the point to the "be yourself" mantra is that sincerity is paramount. Figure out what it is about you that will make the particular unit better and then focus on those things. I remember being asked how I would feel about the unit being converted to UAV's. Most of the guys that day said they would be excited to be a part of any mission the unit was assigned. Really - I thought? What if the mission was picking up trash? I told them that I would be a bit less than thrilled to have to stop doing what I truly loved - flying. But, if I found myself working with great people for the right cause- it could still end up being a gig worth staying around for. They thanked me for my honesty and not giving them the B.S. party line.

The 908AW/357AS, my old unit!
Participation is important, and traditionally folks living locally participate more than a commuter. Even a 2 hour drive to ATL got old after a while. Think hard about living in Montgomery or Auburn, either of which really aren't bad. Auburn gets you just close enough to ATL to sit short call for DAL.

Good luck

I assume he drinks the beer before the interview and the scotch after?

Just kidding. GOOD LUCK.

Smile at everyone, look everyone in the eyes and grip with a firm handshake.

Tic Tacs. Keep some in your pocket and remember to eat a couple now and then.

Good luck.

FJ

Good idea! I actually read somewhere that some of these have "parties" afterwards to try and get to know you better...Haven't heard anything about it for this one though..

Got offered the slot!!!! Thanks everyone for the help:)

Yeah buddy, good stuff.

100% agreed!

So humble...You too, man:)

Congrats man....awesome news! Goodluck.