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Staff Sergeant Zachary Parker
Staff Sergeant Zachary Parker
Hello, I’m SSgt Parker and I am currently the Active Duty Air Force & Space Force recruiter in McAllen, TX covering Hidalgo, Starr and Brooks counties. I have been in the Air Force for over 12 years and have been stationed in Tokyo Japan, Guam, Delaware and now McAllen, TX. I was born in Decatur, AL and moved around a lot at the time until I graduated high school in the small town of Cullman, AL. I wanted to go to college and had even gotten scholarships to the college I wanted to enroll into but I started figuring out how much debt I would go into and decided that wasn't something I wanted to deal with. So I sought out the closest Air Force recruiter to help me to leave as soon as possible and so they could help me pay for college.
After waiting two months my recruiter informed me that a job availability for Air Transportation had opened up and even though it wasn't on my list he know I was ready to leave and that I was qualified for it. So I agreed and went to technical training at Fort Lee, VA. My first base in Japan had me working as a parachute rigger for cargo. So I would pack parachutes, rig them to the cargo, load them into the aircraft, and go to the drop zones to recover the parachutes and the cargo if it was for training. Later I was stationed on Anderson Air Force Base in Guam which I was part of the Mobility Response Squadron. There I would go and assist with humanitarian missions, Presidential support, and supporting building bases in remote locations. I got to travel to many different countries in Asia for work during that time. Then I was stationed in Delaware for 4 years and I got selected to be a recruiter. I am now in McAllen, Texas and I can't wait to help you on your journey with the Air & Space Force. Text me directly to start the process. AIM HIGH! SEMPER SUPRA!
How does the process work?
How does the process work?
If you have a simple process it should take 3-4 months before you ship out to Basic Military Training (BMT) in San Antonio, TX. Each recruiter may run their process a little bit differently depending on the area they are assigned to. Here’s how we run it out of the McAllen recruiting office.
Step 1: Get pre-qualified. We'll pre-screen you over the phone to check for any red flags that are disqualifying to enter such as serious medical issues/law violations/drug use/etc. We'll send you a practice test you can take at home to give you an idea of how you'll score on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). If your pre-screen and practice test scores are over 50, We'll schedule your initial appointment.
Step 2: At your initial appointment you must come prepared with your original copies of your social security card, birth certificate, high school diploma, college transcripts (if applicable), and a state issued ID (drivers license, state ID, passport, etc.). We'll build you a profile in our system and we will review all necessary paperwork. We will provide you a background check via email that must be completed by your next appointment. We will go over all benefits, answer any questions, ensure you’re ready to join, and are open to current Air Force needs. Air Force needs currently include all mechanical aptitude jobs, electronics aptitude jobs, security forces, and special warfare positions. While we have 135+ career fields available and book a wide variety regularly, we cannot guarantee or create positions based on applicants wants.
Step 3: Once your background check are completed we will submit a scheduling request to Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) for your Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) and physical exam. The physical exam is not a PT test. The physical exam will be checking qualifying factors such as vision, hearing, blood tests, drug tests, etc.
Step 4: MEPS will be taking precautions and will be screening everyone for COVID-19 traits or exposure upon arrival. Once scheduled for MEPS you will go down and complete your testing on the first day. You’ll spend the night at a hotel nearby free of charge and do your physical the next day. Once the testing and physical is complete you will know what jobs you are qualified to do based on academic and physical results. You will complete the oath of enlistment, swear into the Air Force, and be a new member in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP).
Step 5: The Delayed Entry Program (DEP) is everyone who is qualified and waiting to book a job or has booked a job and is waiting for their ship date. We will complete your DEP briefing and give you some time to review the jobs you are qualified for so you can make an educated decision. I will be available for any questions you have and to discuss realistic options. When you are ready we will send a list of 10 specific jobs that you would like to request our operations center. You will never be forced into anything that you are not qualified for or requesting.
Step 6: Once a month our operations center will receive 100+ contracts. At this point they will review every DEP member in Southern Texas that does not have a job and will align contracts based on applicant's request and Air force needs. Air Force needs currently include all mechanical jobs, electronics jobs, security forces, and special warfare positions. Once you book a job you’ll receive a date to leave for Basic Military Training (BMT) typically within the next 1-3 months.
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Air & Space Force Recruiting Office McAllen, TX
Air & Space Force Recruiting Office McAllen, TX
We're located at 2625 N 23rd St, McAllen, TX 78501
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Text us directly to start your process NOW!
Text us directly to start your process NOW!
SSgt Parker (956) 310-3117
SSgt Parker (956) 310-3117
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