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Best jobs in Air Force

Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:51 pm
Posted by purpngold
Member since Jun 2006
1761 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:51 pm
One of my sons is considering joining the Air Force. What are some of the better jobs that may lead to high demand/high paying civilian careers? I served 4 years active duty in the Navy in the 80s so I'm aware of the whole recruiting business.
This post was edited on 12/26/15 at 12:21 pm
Posted by auggie
Opelika, Alabama
Member since Aug 2013
27821 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:53 pm to
PLO
Posted by tysonslefthook
Near Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2014
1218 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:53 pm to
My cousin is doing security forces. He says it sucks. Unless you get an armory gig or like being a cop.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
98136 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:54 pm to
Friend of mine was on the books as an admin guy, but he was really a full time first baseman for the base softball team. Not much help getting a job in the outside world, but it was a sweet gig while he was in.
Posted by Breadstick Gun
Colorado Springs, CO
Member since Apr 2009
10166 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:54 pm to
I work in Comm. Cyber Security. Lots of opportunity on the outside and the AirForce will give him several certs that'll make him marketable if he decides to separate.

My friends who are maintainers and security forces hate their lives. Air Traffic Controller is another good job. Lots of schooling after basic training. Tell him to be straight forward with his recruiter about what he dose t want to do. He'll offer to ship him out quick if he takes maintenance, secfo, or services.
This post was edited on 12/25/15 at 9:58 pm
Posted by nc14
La Jolla
Member since Jan 2012
28193 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:54 pm to
Logistics
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
65533 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:54 pm to
In before "Chair Force" reference.
Posted by Errerrerrwere
Member since Aug 2015
38239 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 9:58 pm to
Combat Control Technician
Posted by Mizzoufan26
Vacaville CA
Member since Sep 2012
17206 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:01 pm to
quote:

One of my sons is considering joining the Air Force. What are some of the better jobs that may lead to high demand/high paying civilian careers?


Think of a little city, and in that city you have all jobs that you can imagine.

That's the Air Force, now apply what he likes and would enjoy doing while considering the future, and chances are they have it.

Legal

Police

Fire

Medical

Construction

Fitness

Cook

Personnel

Pilot

Pilot's Bitch

Posted by SonofDye
Jawga
Member since Jan 2015
1709 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:03 pm to
4 star fricking general is the best
Posted by sullivanct19a
Florida
Member since Oct 2015
5239 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:04 pm to
Keyboard Operator
Phone Talker
Promiscuity Specialist
Nice Plate and Silverware Specialist
Short Workday Specialist
Taxpayer Money Burnpit Operator
Ignorance of Small Weapons Sergeant
Weather Radar Observer

Of course, on the officer side, degrees in Cowardice, Pretentiousness, and Corruption will be required.
This post was edited on 12/25/15 at 10:06 pm
Posted by TigerFanInSouthland
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
28065 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:04 pm to
Depends...how old is your son? And does he plan on going to college? If so, I would tell him to just wait until he graduates college to go to OCS or whatever the Air Force calls their Officer's School. Pay is about 10x better and it's just an overall better life.
Posted by Jbird
In Bidenville with EthanL
Member since Oct 2012
73424 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:04 pm to
In flight refueling technician, best enlisted job in the world.
LINK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSMFx-OZKzM
Posted by rebeloke
Member since Nov 2012
16067 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:05 pm to
Unfortunately it is not that simple. You get to prefer but they offer you a job and you can accept or reject.
Posted by jmh5724
Member since Jan 2012
2128 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:06 pm to
Avionics instrument technician
Posted by Errerrerrwere
Member since Aug 2015
38239 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:11 pm to
If you are an in shape H.S. Stud they will offer you a CCT or PJ shot.

CCT's are highly trained air traffic controllers who will certainly be trained as one leaving the Air Force.

The amount of medical training the PJs receive will give them a fast track to physician's assistant job once out of service, as well.

I'd be a CCT for my enlistment, than an air traffic controller for around 6-7 more after my service is up, then claim disability due to the amount of stress involved in my job the past decade.

My doctor would hopefully prescribe golf to relax me, as well.

Merica, bruh!
This post was edited on 12/25/15 at 10:12 pm
Posted by stinkdawg
Savannah, smoking by the gas cans
Member since Aug 2014
4072 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:16 pm to
Just sit down with the recruiter with your son to make sure he isn't getting fricked. Go for a MOS that has marketable skills. Ask for certificates and accreditations that can transfer to civilian life. Never go open contract. Good luck!
Posted by TDcline
American Gardens building 11th flor
Member since Aug 2015
9281 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:38 pm to
PJ

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Posted by bencoleman
RIP 7/19
Member since Feb 2009
37887 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:38 pm to
Intelligence
Posted by athenslife101
Member since Feb 2013
18552 posts
Posted on 12/25/15 at 10:52 pm to
I have to say, I ain't a spring chicken but I work with some military and some Air Force and if they'd take me, I'd jump at some positions. Intelligence is huge. I have a friend who was a special forces dude in their rescue of pilots. And of course, I think the OSI is cool as shite if he's willing to do that imho. Those are all things that could lead to further careers in Department of Justice or Department of Defense careers.

On a side note, the Air Force is the only service that allows officers to be main investigators. I get the gist but that just seems so odd to me that the other services don't.
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