I either wanna be an Avionics Technician or A&P mechanic for a career. I know both Coast Guard and Navy have aviation jobs that can help me with that. I'm not sure which branch would be better to join. Can i get some advice please??
2006-07-15 10:59:23 · 7 answers · asked by Smiles_187 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
What a combo! the name ARMY BOY and you want to go into the NAVY or the COAST GUARD. No, seriously, either branch would be good. However, the Air Force would probably be a really good choice for you as well. You have the ability to be around airplanes almost anywhere. The physical exercise is not that strenuous. The Air Force is a more "family oriented" branch, i would say, than the other services. I am a Navy man myself. Any choice you make will be a good man. Good Luck! Hope this help. GO NAVY!
2006-07-15 11:08:54 · answer #1 · answered by Rob 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, the Navy means long ship deployments. The coast guard means mostly helicopters (which won't make you crap as a civilian), but you probably won't leave the US. You'd do the best in prep for a civilian job & like the quality of life best in the Air Force. If you get transports, bombers, tankers etc than you are essentially doing the same work as airline mechanics. If you want to focus more on smaller aircraft typical of private aviation you can check into the training commands. It's great that you've picked a good career field, and now you need to really research all the services even if you don't think you'd want to go that way. There's pros & cons to each.
2006-07-15 12:21:13 · answer #2 · answered by djack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I served 24 years in the navy, the Navy has the best schools for Aircraft Mechanics. Not only will you learn about Aircraft, you will also see the world, and that could be fun. In my 24 years I went around the world three times, and that was when I had the most fun. The only thing I could tell you is look into and see if that's what you want. You are the one that has to do it do not let anyone talk you into it, its your life so live it the way you want. Good luck.
2006-07-15 11:11:36 · answer #3 · answered by navy24yrs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to be around Aircraft, The Air Force is your best bet. But for your listed choices, the Navy.
I spent 8.5 years as an Aircraft Communications and Navigations System Specialist (Avionics) working on KC-135R and T model Tankers at Fairchild AFB, WA. All the schools I attended and the training that I received set me up well for any FAA Certificate that I wanted to persue. All it takes is an FAA approved course and test and you get certified. I've seen people get their A&P certificate. FAA Certificate, and FAA Radar endorsements and just about anything else you would need on the outside. Some courses you have to pay for, and some are offered free to help you pass the tests, but all the tests have a fee before you can take them.
You have to take the FAA courses though. Just going through the service schools does not make you qualified for the FAA certificates.
Good Luck
2006-07-15 13:39:42 · answer #4 · answered by Michael 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you like to travel and see new places the navy hands down. if you wonted to stay in the states the coast guard is better
2006-07-15 18:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by chris r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Navy , but 6 month deployment on a ship, unless stationed at a air base.
2006-07-15 11:03:02 · answer #6 · answered by harley01xlc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Navy has more planes oddly enough.
2006-07-15 11:50:21 · answer #7 · answered by I KNOW I KNOW 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋