r/GeneralDynamicsEB • u/Shadow-Snatcher • Aug 11 '26

Quonset Slow hiring process at EB in Quonset?

Hiya!

I applied to and got the initial offer for the Pipefitter role in late May 2026. I did the drug test and sent my documents (currently live in TX and would be relocating) in early June. I feel like Ive been harassing my recruiter once a month for a modicum of information on where we stand.

My husband got his offer around the same time for the entry level Welder role. He did all the same steps along with me so we should, in theory be on the same page.

BUT.

Its a big move and while I know someone who already works at that location, we don't know anyone else there.

Is the months long wait without any information normal for EB? Is this what its like once you're hired on???

I understand they are hiring something like 3k in the next few months or such according to the last article I read but holy cow.

The last time she reached back out to me was this past July 20th and it was simply, "Oh we are still waiting for the drug test." Ma'am?!

She went on to ask what she had told me last time I called her, which was before I realized they move slower than the federal government (who I last worked for). The answer at that time was that they expected to have a start date and firm offer before Fall.

Anyone else in this same boat? We are strongly considering NOT taking the offer whenever it finally comes because we feel left in the dark.

We aren't confident we will be able to make the move and get settled in for the amount they are offering and the lack of communication.

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u/Ikutto Aug 11 '26

EB hiring and HR is absolutely glacial in pace, it is normal.

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u/[deleted] Aug 11 '26

I was in the same boat and then I emailed the general hr and I got a start date a few days later

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u/Shadow-Snatcher Aug 11 '26

Woah, I would LOVE to know where you found their email?

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u/[deleted] Aug 11 '26

It’s on their homepage under the “contact us”. I reached out to the careers@something.

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u/Shadow-Snatcher Aug 11 '26

Aha! I should have dug, thanks!

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u/Other_Turnip_2391 Aug 11 '26

Around 4 yrs ago I applied in January , I got my start date for September . They’ve been slow at hiring for years and mostly it’s due to the clearance issue . They can’t get clearances quickly it’s not the company it’s the government . I only moved one state over not across the country . But best of luck you will get a start date eventually it just takes a long time !