what would you say is the best careers in the airforce, im looking into air traffic control right now but im also considering going for mabe a computer science or combat control, if you could leave me some good suggestions i would appreciate it alot and any other advice related to the airforce.
2007-06-25 05:39:49 · 8 answers · asked by James 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I just asked my husband for you (he's an Air Battle Manager for the USAF) and he says that computer science would be an excellent way to go if you're interested in it. Once you're done with the military, you will be able to earn huge bucks in civilian life. But he said it's also important to do what interests you. There are pros and cons to every career field. Maintenance, for example, works long hard hours, combat control could be fairly dangerous (forward deployments etc.). But do whatever you think will make you happiest.
2007-06-25 06:27:55 · answer #1 · answered by drea376 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always tell people they should apply for an Air Force career that will translate well into the civilian sector. Air Traffic Control is a good one, but be warned -- your ASVAB scores have to be way up there and even then the washout rate is high. If you're thinking along the line of computers, you can apply for a job as a computer technician or network administrator (if you can get into network administration the Air Force will send you to class to be Novell and Windows certified). Combat-related jobs don't translate well into the civilian sector, so if you go for a job like that you'll really need to go to college while you're in the Air Force so you can get a degree in a marketable field. DO NOT go into Security Forces -- my best friend wears the beret and he has deployed 3 times in the last 5 years, and he's getting ready to go again in January. And don't forget there are all kinds of jobs that have nothing to do with airplanes, like civil engineering, firefighting, medical, safety, environmental, legal, R&D, the list goes on and on. So pick something you think you'll like and remember you can re-train into another career field after 3 years if you want to (just remember you can only re-train into career fields where they need people).
2007-06-25 05:55:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...well you list some very different paths in your question. Do you plan on staying in until retirement or are you looking to do four years, get the training and then apply it to a civilian job? If your planning on one enlistment, I'd say air traffic control or computer work would translate best into a civilian job. Combat control is a whole different animal and would not translate well into the civilian side, but may be a rewarding field (lots of travel and special training) if you plan on staying in.
2007-06-25 05:45:29 · answer #3 · answered by CHECKSIXX 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on if you choose to make USAF a career or a step on to a good education in civillian world. Explore career opportunities in law, aerospace engineering and computer sciences.
Career minded officers seek the use of politics (kissing azz) to buck up their ranks while getting more combat education in fields of air traffic or satellite combat ready control programs.
Either way, you're likely headed to USAF Academy Colorado--lots of political dynamics swimming around there....do be careful, be smart and watch your back.
Good luck.
2007-06-25 05:59:36 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend Communications as well. Ask a recruiter to get you into 2E2, 3C2, or 3C0 careers. I just spent 4 years as a 2E2 got out and started a civilian job at $60,000 a year. Also its a pretty enjoyable job.
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2016-09-28 10:35:50 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something you can use when you get out - even if you stay long enought to retire - Anything computer related, anything medical, etc.
2007-06-25 05:43:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
be an aircraft engineer!
2007-06-25 05:42:34 · answer #8 · answered by ahdhafhdahfd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋