Aim Hire: It’s Your Move

It was an epic battle. Two near-peer competitors, evenly matched, going toe-to-toe. Each bringing years of experience. Each carrying the kind of knowledge you only get by doing the work rather than talking about it.

Only one would leave on top.

Along the way, both combatants showed what you’ve come to expect from America’s Airmen: adaptability. Composure. A willingness to step forward when it mattered. There were no easy questions. No lucky guesses. Every foot gained, every rung up the career ladder, had to be earned.

In the end, it came down to the final move on the final turn.

Who rose to the moment? Who came up just short?

Spoiler alert: you’ll have to watch to find out.

So, pull up a chair, make yourself comfortable, and hang on to your seat. This is going to be wild.

Show-stopping moments.

Consider this your fast pass to the winner’s circle. Click any question below to rewind to the exact moment it was asked and see how your answers stack up against the pros.

1. As of September 27, 2025, what is the maximum résumé length allowed on government hiring sites?
2. Although limited to two pages, what mandatory personal information must still appear at the top of a federal résumé?
3. Why did the government introduce the two-page résumé requirement for federal job applications?
4. Name three things that should never be included in a federal résumé.
5. When listing work experience on a federal résumé, which detail is especially important to include for each position?

1. Which civilian role ensures aircraft remain mission-ready through inspections and repairs?
2. Which AFCS specialty oversees federal contracts supporting Air Force missions?
3. Which AFCS profession maintains and improves base infrastructure, utilities, and emergency readiness?
4. Which career field analyzes mission data to provide commanders with actionable intelligence?

1. Why is mentorship critical within aircraft maintenance teams?
2. Which of the following is an example of a preventive maintenance task on an aircraft?
   1. A. Initiating wind tunnel tests to reduce drag
   2. B. Conducting regular inspections and servicing components before failure
   3. C. Modifying aircraft software to optimize radar
   4. D. Installing new weapon systems

1. What does the “S” in HTTPS stand for?
2. Which of these is the strongest password?
   1. A. Password123
   2. B. AFCS2025
   3. C. Tr0ub4dor&3
   4. D. AIMHIRE#1
3. In cybersecurity, what is a “zero-day”?

1. Which AFCS program provides a two-to-three-year, full-time training track leading to a permanent position?
2. Which AFCS internship program trains contracting professionals?
3. What’s the name of AFCS’s full-time, paid summer internship for current college students that provides hands-on experience in mission-critical fields?

AFCS would like to thank host Ryan Schneider and our special guests Bob Hall and Steve Nelson for their participation and generous donation of their time, wisdom, and expertise. For similar content and to stay in the loop for every new development, job opportunity, and Aim Hire episode, be sure to subscribe to our email updates at afciviliancareers.com/subscribe.