How many of you Air Defense Artillery guys got out and walked into Raytheon?

2015-09-09T12:19:16-04:00

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Sep 9 at 2015 12:26 PM

2015-09-09T12:26:29-04:00

Open your eyes? If there is anything in front of you, don't blindly walk into it?

Oh, you meant go to work for them? Never mind.

Response by SPC Cheyenne Marks made Sep 9 at 2015 12:29 PM

2015-09-09T12:29:05-04:00

Depends on your qualifications and what you did as an air defender.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2015 9:14 PM

2015-09-09T21:14:59-04:00

I know many people that have received employment with Raytheon after their service. However, qualifications did come in to consideration I.E. Skills such as Master Gunner, equipment worked on, and specific jobs done such as TCA,TDA, Commo operator, or Launcher section. Also I hate to say this but it also depends on who you know. I would reach out to the location you want for employment to see if there is someone there that could vouch for your skill sets. That would make it a little easier.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 9 at 2015 9:56 PM

2015-09-09T21:56:37-04:00

I had a friend who was 14S l, same as me who got out and got a contractor job working on FBCB2.

Response by SGT Frank Gilpin made Sep 12 at 2015 6:55 AM

2015-09-12T06:55:47-04:00

I was an Air Defender (24T, Patriot Operator and System Mechanic), and I currently work for Raytheon. What I can say is that it depends on what you have done in Air Defense, and what areas in the company currently has openings. You should also be ready to travel, as many openings are overseas. My advice is to apply. Good luck!

Response by SGT Thomas Lancaster made Sep 22 at 2015 9:03 AM

2015-09-22T09:03:23-04:00

As an Air Defender that now works for Raytheon, I can tell you that we are receiving fewer and fewer quality personnel. Those that are sticking out are those that are true masters of the craft, and that does not mean Master Gunnery either. Unfortunately I have met to many 'MGs" that were just a graduate of the course and that was it. You need to set yourself apart from the rest of your peers with actual knowledge. Look into jobs at http://jobs.raytheon.com for positions you may be interested in. If you draft a Resume, please don't forget to put in some time and curtail it to the position that you are applying for. Too many times I have sat in on an interview an the person has used the same resume for multiple different jobs. Also, don't try and impress us with a bunch of words and accolades. List the prominent accomplishments, achievements and succinct details of your time in the military. Having a five paged Resume is not necessarily a good thing. HIGHLIGHT your COLLEGE EDUCATION.....Really, be prepared to talk about this. If you know some one that works for the company (And you should by all the posts I see) ask them what the job entails, as some of our jobs are similar sounding, but different in nature. Prepare yourself to answer questions like: "Why do you think you would be good for this position?", "What motivates you?", "What do you think qualify you for this position?", "Are you willing to travel?" and "When is the earliest you are available?" . You would be surprised to the amount of interviewees that are stumped when asked these questions. Know that while many attributes that made you successful in the Army don't necessarily cross over to the civilian sector, i.e. PT Stud, Soldier of the Quarter, Audie Murphy. Lastly, if you don't know the answer to a question, don't fake it, I guarantee you we know the answer. Good luck and I hope this answers your question.

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Response by SFC Donald Cato made Feb 5 at 2016 10:18 PM

2016-02-05T22:18:46-05:00

I tried to run the other way, but ended up working for Raytheon.

Response by COL Jonathan Cohen made Dec 12 at 2016 5:30 PM

2016-12-12T17:30:24-05:00

I am a retired Air Defense Artillery officer with 28 years of experience mostly in PATRIOT. I applied for several positions within Raytheon and was never given a look. Breaking into that company is not as easy as many may think