The UPT Hiring Process
I had the opportunity to interview the hiring manager of a highly competitive squadron, to view the process from their perspective, and to gather more insight into what an ideal candidate might look like. I have intentionally left out any personally identifiable information for the privacy of the military member and the squadron. This is the perspective of one person and is not meant to be the only guideline for getting hired into a squadron but as a tool to help you gain a competitive advantage. Please explain the hiring process from your point of view as the hiring manager, from the first contact with the squadron to getting invited to the squadron hiring board. “When people are interested in the squadron, we funnel them to a UPT hiring email address where I will begin the process of weeding out potential candidates. Typically, I will receive about 100 emails each month from people requesting information about the squadron and getting hired. I am usually only