Flying Mechanic
During my stay at AAI I observed the following.
If you apply to AAI via Airborne Personal, mountain high, call it what you like its still AA, your details will be vetted by an evaluation board (one man?). If you are not blown out in the first instance, your position within AAI, will then be determined. This happens BEFORE interview, tech examinations or any other checks carried out on you. I am in possession of correspondence supporting this.
You never know if they like the look you (bxxx xxxr?) they may put you straight into the LHS
You think I'm joking? Think again.