I'm also having issues with my ALO... I've talked to him several times, however I have not had an interview yet (he says that he's seen my name on his papers and will call me when he's ready to schedule an interview). I've been growing increasingly anxious because it seems everyone else on here was interviewed over a month ago. Any advice..?
Do you have ANYTHING else left on your application besides the ALO interview? Reason being, if you have even 1 thing not completed on the application, the academy will NOT SEND YOUR APPLICATION to the board. So it wouldn't matter if the ALO did the interview yet or not.
I agree that it can be frustrating to have to wait; but for those lurking at these threads, you can't even think about getting after your ALO if there is ANYTHING still left to do on the application. Remember; the ONLY 2 THINGS the ALO is actually required to do with the applicant is to do the Drug/Alcohol briefing, and to do an interview. (ALO's are an extension of admissions and is basically doing the interview for them). Anything else the ALO does for you, they are doing as a mentor and out of the goodness of their heart. The application is pretty simple and self explanatory. I bring this up, because if your transcripts aren't in, if the teacher's input aren't in, or any other part of the application, then you aren't losing any time if the ALO is waiting to do your interview.
Again; that is for those lurking and reading. I assume that everyone in this thread, who has commented about WAITING on their ALO, is in fact 100% complete with their application and is simply waiting for their ALO interview, Possible DODMRB medical, and a nomination. If you are in this boat, then definitely email/call your ALO.
Unfortunately, not all ALO's are as good as Flieger. He's probably one of the best out there. He gives that "Mentor" touch to his candidates. Some ALO's are simply so busy, that they can do the required tasks, but can't be much of a mentor. That's where forums like this one come in handy. And why EACH OF YOU, automatically have a step up on most applicants. Best of luck.... mike....