I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at US Air Force (Springfield, MA) in Dec 2010
Interview
Hiring is based upon ASVAB scores and physical standards. To get certain jobs you must meet minimum scores for a particular job in a particular area. The Air Force ASVAB is broken into four areas, general (math and English), electrical, mechanical and administrative. Jobs will have a minimum score for the area that pertains to the skills needed to perform that job.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at US Air Force
Interview
Obtained a commission by completing the Reserve Officer Training Corps in College. That required two classes a semester for at least three years. The grades that you make, your interactions with your commanding officers, your personal conduct and completing Field Training all play a role in whether or not you will obtain a commission.
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Question 1
The most difficult question you can ask yourself is, “Why do I want to join?” Don’t join just for the paycheck, because there are far easier ways to make money.
Every career field does in fact require more than just an overall ASVAB qualifying score, which is a 36 if you are a high school senior or have already graduated from High School, and a 65 if you have a GED. The ASVAB is broken down into four main categories (Mechanical, Administrative, General and Electronic), and all enlisted career fields have a minimum score requirement that fall under one or more of these categories. These scores, along with the results of your physical examination, will be reviewed when you undergo job counseling during the enlistment process at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)