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Aim Hire: Hire Pursuits

What do you get when you mix Jeopardy-style trivia with the passion and expertise of Air Force Civilian Service professionals? Hire Pursuits, the most entertaining and insightful episode of Aim Hire yet! Hosted by the ever-charismatic Ryan Schneider, this one-of-a-kind game show pits three AFCS talent acquisition consultants—Jess Bartley, Steve Nelson, and Lori Coleman—against each other in a high-stakes showdown of knowledge, strategy, and lightning-fast reflexes. With categories ranging from student programs and benefits to everything that sets AFCS apart, this episode is packed with fascinating facts and laugh-out-loud moments you won’t want to miss.

We encourage you to play along at home and watch the episode in its entirety. If you simply can’t resist and would like to sneak a peek at the answers, click on each link for the questions and answers.

The Answers Are:

7:01 This federal program helps AFCS employees save for retirement through tax-advantaged contributions and government matching.

7:43 One offers undergraduate students a pathway to explore potential careers with hands-on experience, while the other provides recent graduates with structured, multi-year training, mentorship, and career development leading to a permanent position within AFCS.

8:33 When refined, analyzed, and utilized by seasoned professionals in this career field, the effects can be as potent as any weapon in the Air Force’s arsenal.

9:11 These civilians bring years of piloting experience to the classroom and cockpit, helping future Air Force pilots not just take to the skies but own them.

9:54 This program offers opportunities for paid education, mentorship, and hands-on experience to help launch careers in high-demand fields.

11:30 This program offers tuition assistance to help employees earn advanced degrees while working for the Air Force.

12:08 11 federal holidays, 13 days of annual sick leave, and 13 to 26 days earned annual leave. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and your family.

12:50 The best place to apply to become a civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force.

13:24 AFCS employees get a sense of pride and satisfaction that comes from contributing to our national defense, as well as supporting the Air Force’s mission. Knowing that your work indirectly contributes to the security and well-being of the country can be immensely rewarding.

14:04 The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects like autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing falls under this category of career satisfaction.

14:37 Engine mechanics, hydraulic specialists, and dozens of other specialized occupations ensure the Air Force’s aircraft are ready whenever called upon.

15:12 This ideology is expressed via a flexible schedule and paid time off, as well as earned annual leave, federal holidays, and annual sick leave.

15:42 This paid, full-time, 10-to-12-week internship program equips college juniors with real-world experience working shoulder-to-shoulder with current AFCS and military professionals.

16:19 This benefit lets certain employees buy back military service time to enhance their retirement plan.

16:58 This STEM internship offers 1-for-1 college tuition reimbursement, meaning for every year of degree funding, the student agrees to work for one year within the Department of Defense.

17:31 This program was created between the Air Force, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Defense to provide internship opportunities to students and recent graduates with disabilities.

18:07 This special hiring provision allows the Air Force to expedite the hiring process so it can more efficiently fill vacancies considered to be “mission critical.”

18:47 As a civilian employee, these types of opportunities grant you access to unique training programs, workshops, and educational opportunities that can enhance your skills and advance your career.

19:22 They safeguard sensitive systems, develop innovative software solutions, and protect critical networks from cyber threats.

We’d like to extend a special thanks to our panelists for sharing their time and giving us a glimpse into their incredible work. Clearly, the Air Force mission couldn’t be in better hands. Also, be sure to stay in the loop by subscribing to our automatic email notifications at http://roa.afcivilianvareers.com/. That way, you’ll be alerted to every Aim Hire before it takes to the air.