If you have a simple process it should take 4-6 months before you ship out to basic training 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 Santa Clarita, CA office.

Step 1: Get pre-qualified. We will pre-screen you over the phone to check for any disqualifying factors, such as serious medical issues/law violations/drug use/etc. We can send you a practice test that you can take at home to give you an idea of how you'll score on the ASVAB. We can schedule your initial appointment after your pre-screen is complete.

Step 2: We will hold an initial appointment over the phone or video chat. We will build your profile in our system and we will review all necessary paperwork. You will be provided with a link to complete your background check. This must be completed by your next appointment. We will go over all benefits, answer any questions, ensure you are ready to join, and are open to current Air Force needs. Air Force needs currently include all mechanical jobs, electronics jobs, security forces, and special warfare positions. While we have 130+ career fields available and book a wide variety regularly, we cannot guarantee or create positions based on applicants wants.

Step 3: We will have you come by the office for a brief and social distanced meeting. The goal here is to minimize contact and complete everything at once. We will finalize all the forms you need before going to the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) and this should be the only appointment you need before MEPS. If your process is more complicated we will be able to do most things via phone/email after this appointment.

Step 4: Once your background check and profile are completed we will submit a scheduling request to MEPS for your ASVAB and physical. We will complete your MEPS briefing over the phone or video chat to ensure you are prepared to go to MEPS. The physical is not a PT test. The physical will be checking qualifying factors such as vision, hearing, blood tests, drug tests, etc.