Air Force Job Selection Advice?
I am turning 17 this august and still am in high school, therefore i am planning to enter the air force through the softbook program. I have talked to my recruiter and even though I am dying to be a firefighter in the AF, I know the job is very hard to get a spot in even though I volunteer now at a station will have have FF I and FF II cert. by the time I graduate.
Anyways I need to pick 4 jobs. One is for sure fire protection apprentice. I do not like to do paper pushing jobs or sit in an office all day. I like to do hands-on, challenging, and interesting NON-COMBAT jobs. More than anything though, I like to help people and to make a difference. I also want something that has a good translation to civilian life.
I was thinking possibly as the other three:
Aerospace Maintenance/ Jet Mechanic/Crew Chief
Emergency Management/Readiness
Aerospace Propulsions Systems
Air Traffic Controller
Security Forces
Integrated Avionics Systems
If I had to pick today i would put:
Fire Protection apprentice
Crew Chief/aerospace maintenance
integrated avionics systems
emergency management/readiness
I dont know much about these jobs and I could use a lot of first hand info about them and others you would reccomend. Thank You and God Bless.
How about a medical technician? You would get your training and experience in the Air Force and be able to get a civilian job when your enlistment is up or you retire. Great way to help people too.
You’re just desperate aren’t you?
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How about a medical technician? You would get your training and experience in the Air Force and be able to get a civilian job when your enlistment is up or you retire. Great way to help people too.
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1. Fire protection
2. Integrated avionics
3. Aerospace propulsion
4. Aerospace maintenance
That would be my list if I were you.
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first off it would depends on what you get on your asvab..second, security forces is a combat job..i wanted that but for some reason, couldnt get it so im stuck with electrical systems apprentice =\ well good luck dude
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AF DEP
You have made some interesting selections and good ones at that. The only actual combat job would be Security Forces, but you could be stationed in a combat zone in any of the other selections. You may list your preferences, but the ASVAB scores and the needs of the Air Force will determine what career field you will be sent to. Good luck.
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Colonel, USAFR