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[Dr Luxurious]

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/423817000

[oldpotatoe]

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/423817000

Knew 3 guys in USN that tried to get into Astronaut program. All three stellar, all 3 graduates of USN Test Pilot School, all 3 amazing gents(2 pilots and a RIO), all 3 got turned down. All 3 for really minor things during the zillion $ physical.

[Exonerv]

My favorite part of the job description:

Frequent travel may be required

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[saab2000]

Knew 3 guys in USN that tried to get into Astronaut program. All three stellar, all 3 graduates of USN Test Pilot School, all 3 amazing gents(2 pilots and a RIO), all 3 got turned down. All 3 for really minor things during the zillion $ physical.

I once interviewed with a USAF pilot who would have been by any standard a candidate and he too was denied. He indicated how highly political the selection process has become.

Everyone is qualified. Some are more 'qualified' than others.

[oldpotatoe]

I once interviewed with a USAF pilot who would have been by any standard a candidate and he too was denied. He indicated how highly political the selection process has become.

Everyone is qualified. Some are more 'qualified' than others.

All 3 of the ones I knew were USNA grads as well. I think that helped to get them to the dance but not the pretty girl.

[malcolm]

Interesting I had a family practice doc acquaintance that got in close to twenty years ago. He didn't seem that special to me, nice guy but middle of the road med school and middle of the road resident. Family had tons of cash though so maybe that was it. He is a pilot but it was the medical end of things for him. He's still there I think.

[malcolm]

All 3 of the ones I knew were USNA grads as well. I think that helped to get them to the dance but not the pretty girl.

If they were marine pilots they would have all made it, but you know of course even nasa would be a step down and you might have to interact with sailors and well you know we just can't do that.

[oldpotatoe]

if they were marine pilots they would have all made it, but you know of course even nasa would be a step down and you might have to interact with sailors and well you know we just can't do that.

tee hee:D

[11.4]

tee hee:D

Yeah, tater, you know, those guys with tattoos?

[josephr]

I once interviewed with a USAF pilot who would have been by any standard a candidate and he too was denied. He indicated how highly political the selection process has become.

Everyone is qualified. Some are more 'qualified' than others.

I bet its still easier/less political than getting your kid playing time in a high school football game!

[maj]

Just gotta be in the right place at the right time with the right stuff.

http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k445/majmontana/BF8F557F-C6A1-45A4-B1CA-FBC8A59231CC_zpsfit9x4ll.jpg

[ultraman6970]

Darn, im overqualified! :/

[fuzzalow]

I am outta the loop with the inflationary spiral that has taken on in higher education for what could be construed as a BS degree in a BullSh*t field of study. As noted by the job spec:
The following degree fields are not considered qualifying:
--Degrees in Technology (Engineering Technology, Aviation Technology, Medical Technology, etc.)
There are degrees that study the "technology" of things but do not get into how stuff actually works?!? Is that what these degrees do? This is one of those dinky 2-year degrees and not a real 4-year undergrad degree, right? Heck, then everyone of us here has a Bicycle Technology Degree whether or not we can layup pre-preg, braze or build a wheel!

If I could do this job, I'd be willing to do it for free! I don't think my attained credentials qualify though but flying a "desk" might. Curses, foiled again, multiple degrees and beaten out by a chimp!

[AngryScientist]

SALARY RANGE:$66,026.00 to $144,566.00 / Per Year

wow, you'd think that a rookie astronaut would make more than 60k a year!

i can just see the rookie going into a car dealership, filling out the loan application for a new F150:

Occupation: Astronaut

"really?"......"yea, really"

[Dead Man]

i can just see the rookie going into a car dealership, filling out the loan application for a new F150:

Occupation: Astronaut

"really?"......"yea, really"

I know... that'd be so freaking rad.

I'm also DQ'd for education, though. I get the feeling maybe this is a first printing.. perhaps subsequent openings will have revised, less arbitrary qualifications.

Did I miss it, or did they say nothing about age restrictions? Or would that be illegal, even for a job like this?

[Chris]

I'm going to apply

[Dr Luxurious]

I couldn't deal with the space toilets....

[Rimbaud]

Did I miss it, or did they say nothing about age restrictions? Or would that be illegal, even for a job like this?

It doesn't look like there's an age restriction. The only fed jobs that have age restrictions that I know of are firefighter and law enforcement positions.

[jmoore]

I'd rather be a rocket surgeon.

[jimcav]

i applied the year the shuttle blew up. the navy had no selection program for many years after. now i have so many musculo-skeletal issues i doubt i'd pass the physical, although i don't really think you need to be top notch as a mission specialist. one of many things that didn't pan out, but at least my package was competitive and endorsed all the way up
anyway the johnson space center pool training is cool to see if they still allow viewing

[GScot]

I am outta the loop with the inflationary spiral that has taken on in higher education for what could be construed as a BS degree in a BullSh*t field of study. As noted by the job spec:
There are degrees that study the "technology" of things but do not get into how stuff actually works?!? Is that what these degrees do? This is one of those dinky 2-year degrees and not a real 4-year undergrad degree, right? Heck, then everyone of us here has a Bicycle Technology Degree whether or not we can layup pre-preg, braze or build a wheel!

If I could do this job, I'd be willing to do it for free! I don't think my attained credentials qualify though but flying a "desk" might. Curses, foiled again, multiple degrees and beaten out by a chimp!

I'm sure there are half assed, unaccredited, or fraudulent Technology degrees available. Engineering Technology as prescribed by ABET the accrediting board for engineering degrees is a full Bachelor of Science path. Mechanical, Electrical, and Construction/Civil are close parallels to the engineering degree paths. Same math but more variety in program, Mechanical Technology typically adds some Industrial and Manufacturing courses or Petroleum. Graduates are eligible to pursue a Professional Engineer license.

[benb]

Those "X technology" degrees are commonly offered in 2-year programs and trade schools and such that are definitely not full engineering degrees.. maybe their are some serious degrees that have those titles but they're trying to filter out the lesser ones.

IIRC there were no degrees with "technology" attached to them at my alma mater except the Information Technology (IT) degree which started my junior year and was part of the business school... and it would probably not qualify for these astronaut jobs even though that's a top school.