Anyone in the US Air Force?
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Anyone in the US Air Force?
Is anyone here in the Air Force?
I was looking at possible options for things to get into and saw this. I just graduated in December of 2008 with my B.S. in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology. This career option caught my eye because I find this kind of work to be rewarding and interesting.
Technical Careers - Officer Opportunities in the U.S. Air Force - AirForce.com
If anyone is in the Air Force I'd like to chat you up for a while.
I was looking at possible options for things to get into and saw this. I just graduated in December of 2008 with my B.S. in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology. This career option caught my eye because I find this kind of work to be rewarding and interesting.
Technical Careers - Officer Opportunities in the U.S. Air Force - AirForce.com
If anyone is in the Air Force I'd like to chat you up for a while.
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Is anyone here in the Air Force?
I was looking at possible options for things to get into and saw this. I just graduated in December of 2008 with my B.S. in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology. This career option caught my eye because I find this kind of work to be rewarding and interesting.
Technical Careers - Officer Opportunities in the U.S. Air Force - AirForce.com
If anyone is in the Air Force I'd like to chat you up for a while.
I was looking at possible options for things to get into and saw this. I just graduated in December of 2008 with my B.S. in Manufacturing and Industrial Technology. This career option caught my eye because I find this kind of work to be rewarding and interesting.
Technical Careers - Officer Opportunities in the U.S. Air Force - AirForce.com
If anyone is in the Air Force I'd like to chat you up for a while.
#8
My dad was in for 20 years and I was in AFROTC for a bit (I should not have left, but thats another story).
Anyways, your best bet to get some solid answers is to visit your local recruiter.
You may be able to get into Officer Training School (OTS), though I think think this happens more often with doctors, lawyers, and other hard to obtain professionals, and certainly happens more to enlisted personnel with a 4 year degree seeking to become officers.
Right now may also be a difficult time to enter the service; they can be very picky because a lot of people want in because military service offers a secure, steady job.
Tattoos are allowed as long as they remain hidden in uniform. Think basically anything that will be hidden under a short sleeve tee and jeans.
As mentioned before, talk to your local recruiter.
Anyways, your best bet to get some solid answers is to visit your local recruiter.
You may be able to get into Officer Training School (OTS), though I think think this happens more often with doctors, lawyers, and other hard to obtain professionals, and certainly happens more to enlisted personnel with a 4 year degree seeking to become officers.
Right now may also be a difficult time to enter the service; they can be very picky because a lot of people want in because military service offers a secure, steady job.
Tattoos are allowed as long as they remain hidden in uniform. Think basically anything that will be hidden under a short sleeve tee and jeans.
As mentioned before, talk to your local recruiter.
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I went and spoke to the recruiter today. He said my major would be considered non-technical and told me what would be required for OTS application packet. Official Transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation (preferably from high ranked officers), personal statement, resume, and a high score on the AFOQT.
I know a colonel in the coast guard, a master sergeant retired in the army, and a Lt. colonel in the marines. So I can get the recommendations, might know someone else too. I can handle the AFOQT with some studying. The personal statement is something I would have to research and work on for a while with some time, help, and advice.
Guess I'll research the AFOQT for a while and see what the aviation side of that covers and talk to people about recommendation letters.
Any reason I can't apply to see if I can even get in? If I can't go the officer route then I'm not really interested in going normal enlisted, I have other options with equal freedom and money involved.
I know a colonel in the coast guard, a master sergeant retired in the army, and a Lt. colonel in the marines. So I can get the recommendations, might know someone else too. I can handle the AFOQT with some studying. The personal statement is something I would have to research and work on for a while with some time, help, and advice.
Guess I'll research the AFOQT for a while and see what the aviation side of that covers and talk to people about recommendation letters.
Any reason I can't apply to see if I can even get in? If I can't go the officer route then I'm not really interested in going normal enlisted, I have other options with equal freedom and money involved.
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I went and spoke to the recruiter today. He said my major would be considered non-technical and told me what would be required for OTS application packet. Official Transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation (preferably from high ranked officers), personal statement, resume, and a high score on the AFOQT.
I know a colonel in the coast guard, a master sergeant retired in the army, and a Lt. colonel in the marines. So I can get the recommendations, might know someone else too. I can handle the AFOQT with some studying. The personal statement is something I would have to research and work on for a while with some time, help, and advice.
Guess I'll research the AFOQT for a while and see what the aviation side of that covers and talk to people about recommendation letters.
Any reason I can't apply to see if I can even get in? If I can't go the officer route then I'm not really interested in going normal enlisted, I have other options with equal freedom and money involved.
I know a colonel in the coast guard, a master sergeant retired in the army, and a Lt. colonel in the marines. So I can get the recommendations, might know someone else too. I can handle the AFOQT with some studying. The personal statement is something I would have to research and work on for a while with some time, help, and advice.
Guess I'll research the AFOQT for a while and see what the aviation side of that covers and talk to people about recommendation letters.
Any reason I can't apply to see if I can even get in? If I can't go the officer route then I'm not really interested in going normal enlisted, I have other options with equal freedom and money involved.
#14
I am currently an AF Captain. PM me if you have any questions. I am a 62 (Engineer) but If you have a degree already, I would pursue the OTS option. The money isn't great the first four years, but most of your income is non taxable. Again, PM me if you have any questions. There is a lot to do and the AF still has quotas they need to fill.
#15
im a SrA in the AF. and i have to say my goal already is to retire from here. i guess it just depends on the job you get. i personally love my job being a fire truck mechanic, but if you dont like your job, then it just makes the whole experience crappy. your stuck doing something you despise for at least 4 years. but in this day and age, its all about job security.
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Retired USAF as well, and willing to answer related questions if you want to PM.
AF policy for tattoes is that (a) are not offensive, sexual in nature or racist, (b) are not above the collar and (c) do not cover more than 25% of the exposed skin when wearing Blue w/ the short sleeved shirt.
Unless you are in the Medical Field (and a few other select specialties) as an Officer you will start as a 2nd Lt (0-1). Two years later, promotion to 1st Lt. Provided you don't get caught with your hand in the cookie jar, Capt (0-3) arrives at your 4 year mark. Afterward, you fate is dependant upon your promotability; jobs held, annual ratings, continued education, awards/decorations earned and whether or not you've checked off all the boxes. Average time to Major is about 8 years. LtCol can be seen at 12-15. Beyond that is gauged by who you know, who mentors you and the other promotion criteria listed above.
In that you already have a degree, you would be a fool to consider Enlisting. (Compare a retired Capt's pay to a retired MSgt...)
In regard to recruiters, if it isn't in black and white and *signed*, it doesn't exist.
Cheers!
- L
AF policy for tattoes is that (a) are not offensive, sexual in nature or racist, (b) are not above the collar and (c) do not cover more than 25% of the exposed skin when wearing Blue w/ the short sleeved shirt.
Unless you are in the Medical Field (and a few other select specialties) as an Officer you will start as a 2nd Lt (0-1). Two years later, promotion to 1st Lt. Provided you don't get caught with your hand in the cookie jar, Capt (0-3) arrives at your 4 year mark. Afterward, you fate is dependant upon your promotability; jobs held, annual ratings, continued education, awards/decorations earned and whether or not you've checked off all the boxes. Average time to Major is about 8 years. LtCol can be seen at 12-15. Beyond that is gauged by who you know, who mentors you and the other promotion criteria listed above.
In that you already have a degree, you would be a fool to consider Enlisting. (Compare a retired Capt's pay to a retired MSgt...)
In regard to recruiters, if it isn't in black and white and *signed*, it doesn't exist.
Cheers!
- L
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