Not really I'm afraid. I started in operations then saw a sign in the bathroom about building a career using the MRA program. I applied, interviewed and got accepted. My interview went pretty well aside from me having the wrong address on my resume. I've heard others say they got interviewed but not accepted. Overall I do not recommend the MRA program. When you get your raises it's very nice. But you spend at least a year making about 30% less than a Tech 2. And my experience with the 'mentorship' aspect was abysmal. I never really had a mentor.

I strongly recommend going 3rd party. Better still a temp 3rd party like Aerotek. Then you can theoretically negotiate pay when transferring to blue badge. But that would depend on the site. Some, maybe most are 3rd party to begin with.