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07-11-2009, 08:06 PM
#631
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: Left
Posts: 325
Me too, military guys have all put in alot of time serving our country, and should be able to get good jobs when they decide to leave. Give it a few years and hopefully these good jobs may open up to those of us with no military experience, till then good luck to all of those who have moved to the next level.
07-14-2009, 08:19 AM
#632
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Joined APC: Oct 2008
Posts: 62
Wow, that was my score. Isn't the first time in my life I've been Tail-end Charlie. It seems kind of biased, though; hard to get that score without a veteran's point bump, I think. I had JUST shy of 1500 total, but met the waiver criteria. The rest of my resume was pretty strong (including a master's from Embry-Riddle and NVD and instructor quals), but can't say that it's a fair cutoff for the masses.
07-18-2009, 10:28 AM
#633
New Hire
Joined APC: Dec 2008
Posts: 8
Don't take that the wrong way, guys. I'm just saying that a well qualified person with no military time can only get banged one point from a "perfect" score to be considered. That's all I meant. Believe me, right now I'm relishing the fact that I have those points and ended up with a 99 because of them.
This could potentially be a second significant milestone where I just made the cutoff. When I was enlisted, I WAS the E-5 advancement cutoff my first time up. Not a bad thing at all; trumped a lot of senior guys. Just saying that it's not the first time I've gotten by hanging with one hand on the bottom rung. Not out of laziness or luck or anything.
This could potentially be a second significant milestone where I just made the cutoff. When I was enlisted, I WAS the E-5 advancement cutoff my first time up. Not a bad thing at all; trumped a lot of senior guys. Just saying that it's not the first time I've gotten by hanging with one hand on the bottom rung. Not out of laziness or luck or anything.
07-29-2009, 11:16 AM
#634
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Joined APC: Jun 2008
Posts: 65
Homestead AFB, FL
Hey Guys,
Maybe one of you all can give me some advice. I'm a Federal Employee who has been hired as an AIA in Homestead, FL. I got my BI back and now I'm waiting for HR to coordinate a release date so I can start class at FLECT. Once I'm done FLECT, I'm looking for a pilot crash pad or some place VERY CHEAP to stay until I can sell my house, then eventually get an apartment so I can get a feel for the area. What do you all recommend? I'm trying to avoid an apartment right now due to the cost of my mortgage.
Also, those who are familar with the Miami/Homestead area, where is the best to live to raise a family that is relatively close to Homestead ARB. Coral Gables? Kendall? I am not familiar with the area at.
I appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Dutch
Maybe one of you all can give me some advice. I'm a Federal Employee who has been hired as an AIA in Homestead, FL. I got my BI back and now I'm waiting for HR to coordinate a release date so I can start class at FLECT. Once I'm done FLECT, I'm looking for a pilot crash pad or some place VERY CHEAP to stay until I can sell my house, then eventually get an apartment so I can get a feel for the area. What do you all recommend? I'm trying to avoid an apartment right now due to the cost of my mortgage.
Also, those who are familar with the Miami/Homestead area, where is the best to live to raise a family that is relatively close to Homestead ARB. Coral Gables? Kendall? I am not familiar with the area at.
I appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Dutch
07-30-2009, 08:23 AM
#635
New Hire
Joined APC: Jul 2006
Posts: 4
Dutch,
Just my .02 on the area...used to commute to Homestead, the area right around the base is a dump, (and still rebuilding from Hurricane Andrew). Kendall, and Tamiami are decent areas for family dwelling. South of base there's nothing...base is located at exits 6 and 5 and exit 1 is interchange for the FL Keys. (assuming you want to live on terra firma not Key Largo - great time for single folks though)
Davie, Ft Lauderdale and Boca Raton while a haul, may be better situation for family/spouse career/education etc...
My advice get down there and get an eyeball out b/f making a decision...the traffic is brutal and I only commuted once a month for drill.
Good Luck at FLETC
fj
Just my .02 on the area...used to commute to Homestead, the area right around the base is a dump, (and still rebuilding from Hurricane Andrew). Kendall, and Tamiami are decent areas for family dwelling. South of base there's nothing...base is located at exits 6 and 5 and exit 1 is interchange for the FL Keys. (assuming you want to live on terra firma not Key Largo - great time for single folks though)
Davie, Ft Lauderdale and Boca Raton while a haul, may be better situation for family/spouse career/education etc...
My advice get down there and get an eyeball out b/f making a decision...the traffic is brutal and I only commuted once a month for drill.
Good Luck at FLETC
fj
07-30-2009, 09:02 AM
#636
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Joined APC: Oct 2008
Posts: 62
Hey Guys,
Maybe one of you all can give me some advice. I'm a Federal Employee who has been hired as an AIA in Homestead, FL. I got my BI back and now I'm waiting for HR to coordinate a release date so I can start class at FLECT. Once I'm done FLECT, I'm looking for a pilot crash pad or some place VERY CHEAP to stay until I can sell my house, then eventually get an apartment so I can get a feel for the area. What do you all recommend? I'm trying to avoid an apartment right now due to the cost of my mortgage.
Also, those who are familar with the Miami/Homestead area, where is the best to live to raise a family that is relatively close to Homestead ARB. Coral Gables? Kendall? I am not familiar with the area at.
I appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Dutch
Maybe one of you all can give me some advice. I'm a Federal Employee who has been hired as an AIA in Homestead, FL. I got my BI back and now I'm waiting for HR to coordinate a release date so I can start class at FLECT. Once I'm done FLECT, I'm looking for a pilot crash pad or some place VERY CHEAP to stay until I can sell my house, then eventually get an apartment so I can get a feel for the area. What do you all recommend? I'm trying to avoid an apartment right now due to the cost of my mortgage.
Also, those who are familar with the Miami/Homestead area, where is the best to live to raise a family that is relatively close to Homestead ARB. Coral Gables? Kendall? I am not familiar with the area at.
I appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Dutch
Question: you were a federal employee and still had to do a BI? Also how long after the BI interview did you get a call that it was finished? My BI interview was over a month and half ago but haven't received any word since then.
07-30-2009, 07:56 PM
#637
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Position: UALFO 737
Posts: 173
Hey Guys,
Maybe one of you all can give me some advice. I'm a Federal Employee who has been hired as an AIA in Homestead, FL. I got my BI back and now I'm waiting for HR to coordinate a release date so I can start class at FLECT. Once I'm done FLECT, I'm looking for a pilot crash pad or some place VERY CHEAP to stay until I can sell my house, then eventually get an apartment so I can get a feel for the area. What do you all recommend? I'm trying to avoid an apartment right now due to the cost of my mortgage.
Also, those who are familar with the Miami/Homestead area, where is the best to live to raise a family that is relatively close to Homestead ARB. Coral Gables? Kendall? I am not familiar with the area at.
I appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Dutch
Maybe one of you all can give me some advice. I'm a Federal Employee who has been hired as an AIA in Homestead, FL. I got my BI back and now I'm waiting for HR to coordinate a release date so I can start class at FLECT. Once I'm done FLECT, I'm looking for a pilot crash pad or some place VERY CHEAP to stay until I can sell my house, then eventually get an apartment so I can get a feel for the area. What do you all recommend? I'm trying to avoid an apartment right now due to the cost of my mortgage.
Also, those who are familar with the Miami/Homestead area, where is the best to live to raise a family that is relatively close to Homestead ARB. Coral Gables? Kendall? I am not familiar with the area at.
I appreciate the help.
Thanks,
Dutch
08-02-2009, 10:45 AM
#639
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Posts: 191
Best of luck to ya on getting a call...
08-03-2009, 04:42 AM
#640
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Joined APC: Jun 2008
Posts: 65
Fltjunkie,
Hey man, I appreciate the reply. Yeah, I heard the Homestead area isn't that great (which is typical around any base or airport), so I'm willing to drive from a more suitable location. I also checked out the demographics around the area, which confirms what you are saying. Nonetheless, I'll probably do a few trips down to the MIA area and scout out the area before I leave for FLETC. Take care.
Hey man, I appreciate the reply. Yeah, I heard the Homestead area isn't that great (which is typical around any base or airport), so I'm willing to drive from a more suitable location. I also checked out the demographics around the area, which confirms what you are saying. Nonetheless, I'll probably do a few trips down to the MIA area and scout out the area before I leave for FLETC. Take care.
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