My son has a signed contract that states after Navy Basic Training he will be going to Pensicola, Florida to Air Traffic Control school. Are these contracts valid. I've always been told a recruiter will tell you anything to get you to join. I have seen his contract and it looks legit, but of course, I am a concerned mother. Has anyone out there had any experience with this? I just do not know what to believe.
2007-09-03 12:48:17 · 10 answers · asked by Giovanna 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
In any recruiting contract, as long as whatever is promised is in writing, the recruiter has to keep his word. Whatever the recruiter says, get it in writing and you'll have no problems. If the recruiter says he/she will add it later after the contract has been signed, they are full of b.s. and do not believe them. If you or your son have any questions, ask. No question is stupid or dumb and that is their job. And if his recruiter is being dishonest, ask to talk to a different one or their superior. They get "graded" on their conduct and professionalism.
2007-09-03 14:16:33 · answer #1 · answered by PinkBrain 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Recruiters have a bad rap.
They will say something like "most Airmen have their own rooms" and someone will hear "I am definitely not having a roommate." They will say "75% tuition assistance" and someone will hear "I can start taking college the second I get out of basic!"
Some recruiters (a small minority) might lie, but they'd be smart enough not to put it in writing on an enlistment contract.
Your son is evidently going to A school as an air traffic controller. Sweet.
2007-09-03 19:57:29 · answer #2 · answered by Bill 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Unless he messes up royally he will go to Pensacola. If you got to read the contract it's legit. Remember this.... you are reading it as a Mother, most of us read it as a 17-18 year old kid who knew everything and was sure the world was our oyster. That's why so many people claim that recruiters lie, Most people don't pay attention when the Recruiter is talking.
2007-09-03 19:58:37 · answer #3 · answered by Rek T 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes its not a contract thats his orders his contract would contain the oath of enlistment and the number of yrs he is going. Pretty much what it says is when he completes basic training in chicago he goes to his OJT school or A-school in pensacola what that it is his guarantee agreement that he is in a job field in the navy so dont sweat it he will be alright he would be having a great time i was there for 4 mos of the same thing so he would like it.
2007-09-03 21:33:26 · answer #4 · answered by mz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's in his contract then it's 100% guaranteed.
However, what they don't tell 'em is that the navy will do its part by sending him to the school but it's his responsibility to study hard and pass. If he fails Air Traffic Control school he's still in the navy but his school guarantee goes away. He'll be sent out to the fleet as a non-designated airman, and that normally means working on a flight deck... hot, hard and dangerous.
2007-09-03 19:54:19 · answer #5 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is a valid contract, he will go to the school, however, whether or not he actually works in that job right way is unlikely. He will likely have to do some time in the galley washing dishes or some other menial task for 3-6 months when he first reports to a ship. If he is lucky, he will be land based right away, then he may get away with not having to do that.
2007-09-03 19:55:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Once the contract is signed it can not be changed. If it says that is where he is going then that is where he will go. The recruiter can not do anything to a contract that your son signed.
2007-09-03 19:56:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
should be valid, unless he doesn't test well enough in what areas they need to qualify for a air traffic controller. He will be given a battery of tests in boot camp, and if he doesn't qualify for that job he will be give options for other jobs that he is qualified for.
2007-09-03 19:54:43 · answer #8 · answered by Gordon S 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you read the fine print. As long as it is in his contract, it is for real. I know that to be true with the Army for sure.
2007-09-03 20:40:28 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is in writing, unless he is found Not qualified either physically or morally(can't get a security clearance for instance), he will go to A school in Pensacola. whether or not he passes is up to him. I
2007-09-03 20:48:04 · answer #10 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋