I want to enlist so I can learn aircraft maintenance, esp A&P and I'd like to stay away from avionics if possible. Recruiters have a reputation for telling people what they want to hear, so I was hoping to get some info prior to speaking with them. I don't want to be stuck repairing generators or humvees (not that those jobs aren't necessary, I just want to learn about airplanes).
2007-03-05 12:24:11 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Here's our experience in the Marine Corps. The Air Force can't be too different... and I think the process makes sense...
My son took the practice ASVAB, and it indicated he would qualify for the Occupational Field of Aviation Electronics/Electroincs Maintenance, (which is actually three different MOS areas thrown together) so long as he met all other requirements. He entered the Delayed Entry Program the summer before his senior year, in order to "save" his seat in the applicable A school.
Once he graduated boot and completed combat training, he went to A school with all the other guys who were in the same Occupational Field... meaning, everybody who would need that basic electronics course for their ultimate MOS started out together in a HUGE class. As guys reached their maximum potential in training, they were routed out to their MOS's. Meaning, the guys who barely completed A-school (basic electronics) got stuck changing lightbulbs... guys who hung in there a little longer were separated, according to their test scores, into different specific MOS's, according to their skills and apptitudes. My son was fortunate to get the C-school he wanted, and he worked his butt off to earn it.
So... they'll talk to you about what you WANT to do... then they'll mention that you're guaranteed an MOS within that Occupational Field, but not the specific job. How close you get to what you want depends on how well you do in school, and whether or not your skills and aptitudes meet their needs in those areas.
I hope this helps!
2007-03-05 19:31:05 · answer #1 · answered by Amy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you go to MEPs (Military Enlistment Processing? I don't remember what it stands for... your recruiter will take you there to actually do your enlistment), you tell them that you want to go with a guaranteed AFSC of aircraft mechanic. If they say they can't guarantee it, and tell you to go into an OPEN field (where you still could get picked up to be an aircraft mechancic) don't do it, because you will probably end up being a cop. :) If they can't guarantee it, leave and go back some other time. Just cause they can't guarantee it this month, doesn't mean they can't do it next month. There are people constantly coming and going so our needs are always changing. Hope this helps.
2007-03-05 20:31:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's still the same, even if you have a contract to go to aircraft maintenance training, you must be able to do well in the school. If you wash out of the school they can put you wherever they want. Military schools are all business, not like high school.
2007-03-05 20:37:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to work you're way up the ranks if you are in the air force long enough you can get to any position you want to you might just have to wait for an opening while being in a different position.
2007-03-05 20:39:35 · answer #4 · answered by Gator g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you enlist, you are given a battery exam that shows in which areas you are best suited; BUT enlisting also allows you to chose yous MOS, when you chose the desired field, get it signed and in writing, your Officer will help you to do this.
2007-03-05 20:33:56 · answer #5 · answered by Justme 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is no guarantee unless you get it in writing. Talk to your recruiter and a career counselor at MEPS, if they don't give you IN WRITING the job you want either don't sign a contract, or take your chances.
2007-03-05 20:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by John B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make sure you get it in your contract with your recruiter i know many people who have gotten screwed over cause they didn't read the contract fully, making sure that their job was in there and if you want to be a M.P. (Military Police) make sure you have it put in which one, Law enforcement or security
2007-03-05 20:51:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You sign a contract......you will be guarenteed the schools in the contract.
2007-03-05 20:29:05 · answer #8 · answered by Frann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever happened to just serving? Join up and make the most of whatever you get.
2007-03-05 20:28:50 · answer #9 · answered by Curt 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋