First Sergeant applicants have rated the interview process at US Air Force with 2.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 83% positive. To compare, the company-average is 72.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for First Sergeant roles take an average of 120 days to get hired, when considering 6 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at US Air Force overall takes an average of 78 days.
Common stages of the interview process at US Air Force as a First Sergeant according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 33%
Drug test: 17%
Personality test: 17%
Skills test: 11%
Background check: 11%
Group panel interview: 6%
Other: 6%
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I applied in-person. I interviewed at US Air Force in May 2013
Interview
I was interviewed by my command chief prior to being allowed to submit my completed package to Air Force Personnel Center. He first asked to interview with me, then interviewed my husband. This position takes the whole family to be on board due to the level of commitment.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Is your family on board to take on this commitment?
I applied in-person. I interviewed at US Air Force (Abilene, TX) in Mar 2023
Interview
Interviewed by Senior Leaders to ensure I was a good fit for the position. Once I passed through that interview, my records were reviewed by Air Force First Sergeant Leaders to ensure I was a good fit for the position.
I applied in-person. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at US Air Force (Ramstein-Miesenbach) in Apr 2020
Interview
I was hired through the old process, but now there is a panel, psych test and some other pre-submission requirements. Remember when you interview, be honest. The First Sergeants I have met who were not happy were those who did it for promotion, who thought they could change "the Air Force" or those who had a chip on their shoulder. Its HEAVY people involved, and if you aren't a people person, the job really is difficult to do.
I applied online. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at US Air Force (Sheppard AFB, TX)
Interview
There are different levels of interview: Immediate Supervisor, Unit Superintendent, Group Superintendent, and the Command Chief of the installation. Essentially, you will be ranked against other peers in order to receive a recommendation up to the Major Command.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What makes you a great fit for the First Sergeant Position?