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Quackudus

Am I set up for failure?

I have over a hundred of application and I only get the attention for what feels like the wrong ones?

A little about me:

Have a clearance,

About to receive my bachelor's in aeronautical engineering technology from Purdue

Have military service (non engineering)

Have a couple years of work experience (admin/project manager roles)

Have an a&p certification in progress.

Im applying for more 3d modeling roles, as thats where I want to grow my career, not a mechanic role. I have not gotten any luck on the early careers or associates positions. However, a recruiter has reached out for a level 3 position and I wasnt selected by the hiring team, and now they are reaching out for a level 4. Its VERY CLEAR on my resume I have no actual real engineering experience. I have 3d modeling listed in my skills (as various program names) so maybe that could be confusing? I want to work at LM so incredibly much and I honestly would take any role they offer me, just as long as I get my foot in the door. This is truly my dream company and where I want to build my career.

Any advice would be incredibly appreciated.

Posted Jul 9, 2026, 7:55 PM UTC

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