Military Hotrod Club - joining usaf

hey yall im in the process of joining the air force, whats some good jobs yall reccomend? i was interested in the security forces but read some other posts and everyone says that a sucky job.. is it really? if so why?.. i was also interested in emergencey management.. what yall think? and like i said im just gettin started so i dont know much.. any help please

3E7X1- Fire Protection:secret2:

Security forces sucks.... period.

-justin

EDIT: on second thought, IMO i think it would suck if I did it. Some people enjoy it tho, although a select few do...

Enlisted aircrew / 1AX jobs (ex. 1A3X1, 1A4X1, etc.). They're pretty cushy positions and have some good TDY's.

What kind of job do you want? Do you want something that's mentally stimulating but requires no physical exertion (ex. Intelligence/Surveillance related fields) or do you want someting that requires a LOT of physical activity (ex. TACP/PJ)?

Security forces sucks.... period.

-justin

EDIT: on second thought, IMO i think it would suck if I did it. Some people enjoy it tho, although a select few do...

Yup. The recruiters go out of their way to make security forces sound like a high tempo/exciting job. The reality of it is that you'll likely spend your time riding around in a cop car or be stuck standing around guarding an ECP. If that sounds like fun to you, have at it. 12 hrs of standing around checking ID's/line badges for people entering a flightline would make me want to http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y110/johnl24vvr6/Smilie/suicide1.gif though.

1c3x1 - command post

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/afjob1c3x1.htm

Pm me if you want to know the full details.

I hate to say it man, but as a AF recruiter, there are not alot of the 1A jobs open and out of the 83 jobs we get every month maybe 1 of them is a 1A. I would say if you want to join and not get kicked out of the DEP in a year for having jobs that we dont get, i would look at 2A jobs, intel, ATC, Cyber space(new job and have alot of them), or almost any electrical job if you have the score for it. Command Post is a cake job, but we normaly dont see it in recruiting most of the time now that job along with the flying jobs, medical jobs, and fire protection are being given out in basic training to guys with a Guaranteed Aptitude Area. Congrats and good luck.

hey yall im in the process of joining the air force, whats some good jobs yall reccomend? i was interested in the security forces but read some other posts and everyone says that a sucky job.. is it really? if so why?.. i was also interested in emergencey management.. what yall think? and like i said im just gettin started so i dont know much.. any help please

If you want to make money in bonuses (we're capped right now) and have a very rewarding job, go 1N1x1a.

Imagery Intel Analyst. Need to be able to clear a background inspection for a Top Secret clearance though. Opens up great job opportunities if you decide to get out as well.

I hate to say it man, but as a AF recruiter, there are not alot of the 1A jobs open and out of the 83 jobs we get every month maybe 1 of them is a 1A. I would say if you want to join and not get kicked out of the DEP in a year for having jobs that we dont get, i would look at 2A jobs, intel, ATC, Cyber space(new job and have alot of them), or almost any electrical job if you have the score for it. Command Post is a cake job, but we normaly dont see it in recruiting most of the time now that job along with the flying jobs, medical jobs, and fire protection are being given out in basic training to guys with a Guaranteed Aptitude Area. Congrats and good luck.

Yup. Intel would also transition into a good job on the outside too.

ATC would be a good idea too (if you're strong academically). By the time your enlistment is up, you'll be in a good position to get an FAA ATC position. That's what I was trying to do this spring (outside the AF), but I'd already accepted another position before the FAA got back to me on the test.

i couldnt get an atc spot 2 and a half years ago. Command Post right now is actually short manned and they are offering a bonus to stay in. Surprised dont see any of them coming through the recruiting office

I'm in security forces. It can suck depending on your attitude and what you like. Theres a bit more to it than just standing around guarding concrete but make no mistake, you will do some of that. Alot depends on your unit and mission. If you can get into the 820th or on a Contingency Response Group its a little better. Those guys train to deploy and are not attached to a base per say. We have AMC and Space Com so I do a little bit of both. Some people like to deploy also. If you like to deploy than welcome to security forces. Also check on dog handler once you've been in a bit. One of our guys was a canine handler and got attached to a Marine infantry unit in Ramadi. Lots of fun there.

i couldnt get an atc spot 2 and a half years ago. Command Post right now is actually short manned and they are offering a bonus to stay in. Surprised dont see any of them coming through the recruiting office

what is command post? what do they do?

New AFSC that was just created or is being created soon 1U series. Sensor operators on UAVs (Predators and Reapers). Currently they have 1A's and 1N's doing it, but that's changing. It can be boring most of the time, but your working the front lines day in and day out (from the states admittedly) supporting the guys on the ground. It can be a very rewarding career field. Although most people either love it or hate it.

Dental FTMFW!!

4N0X1- NREMT. thats what i was when i was in. Not too bad if u enjoy medicine.

Just cause I really enjoy my job, 3E2X1, Pavements and Construction Equipment Operator (Dirtboyz). We build shit, and deploy 6 on 6 off, bonuses for Zone A and B right now at 4.5. We get dirty, work hard, and drink hard!!

I must really suck Farmdawg, I'm currently a 3PO71 but also hold a 3E271 as well. I like punishment :D

2a6x1b!!!!!! if u like working on engines! i work on AC 130H model gunships...deployments arent bad and the job is fun!!

grats on joining tho you'll like any job you get i think.:D

I am very serious about signing up to the USAF as well. Not to hijack the thread, but some of these jobs sound great. Are they the same for enlisted men and officers? I just graduated with my BA and am more than likely going to sign up as an officer. Thanks in advance!!

I am very serious about signing up to the USAF as well. Not to hijack the thread, but some of these jobs sound great. Are they the same for enlisted men and officers? I just graduated with my BA and am more than likely going to sign up as an officer. Thanks in advance!!


no not the same...u will have a managment job FO SHO!

good luck getting in hope you get job you like.. its almost as if you got find a job they need. I had lot people say its rough expecially right now trying to get in the USAF...been big bum rush since the economy sucks...

Hey Im good buddies with the boy who started this thread (828ls1formula), is anyone in the uas or any of the new uav programs, Im looking into the predator, reaper, and global hawk?

This is what I did for 6 Years and loved it 2A6X2 - AEROSPACE GROUND EQUIPMENT-http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/afjob2a6x2.htm
Siplified, you work on any equipment aircraft requier to run systems while on the ground. From heaters to 60,000 psi x3, hydralic power systems (used to jack up the plane, operate the landing gear flaps etc.)
Lots of travel if you like, (Equipment goes wherever aircraft go) and many of the things you will learn correspond to automotive applications, heavy transportation= Semi's, Trains, ships etc. And of course civilian aircraft.
Good luck!

...im just gettin started so i dont know much.. any help please

As you can see, anyone who's been there has their own idea of the perfect job. If you would like advise, we need a better idea of why you are joining and what you want out of it (education benefits, steady income and benefits for a few years, job training, or maybe a military career).

For me, I felt that the AF revolves around the flight line and everything else is just there for support, so I chose to be a crew chief on F-16s. If you want a challenging job where there is no room for error look at Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD).

If you just want to go to school while you are in pick an office job such as finance; they generally only work a day shift and that gives you the ability to take night classes (security forces, aircraft maintenance, fire/rescue, and command post are all examples of jobs that maintain 24 hour crews and may change your shift periodically causing challenges in attending school while you are in). I heard about a services guy who worked at the base gym passing out towels and basketballs that was able to complete a 4 year degree during his 4 year enlistment because he could read at work and had a set schedule.

The best job is different for everyone. You need to give us an idea of what you are looking for.:usa:

been working propulsion on C130's now for 25 years or so. Still like the job, still get to go places(in the desert now) and the pay is not too shabby either. I did active duty and reserves and have been an air reserve technician for quite a while on the civilian side. I double dip my paycheck here and there to make extra cash for the Camaro. I usually go to Alaska every couple of years, Hawaii the opposite years, we work storms out of St. Croix during hurricane season and all points in between. Even spent a little better than a month in Guam last year(made BIG bucks on that one too!) It's all in what you want to do and how patient you can be to get there. Do four, get the GI bill, get some direction. If it sucks, get out. If it doesn't work towards a future either way. You have nothing to lose and a great future to gain.

been working propulsion on c130's now for 25 years or so. Still like the job, still get to go places(in the desert now) and the pay is not too shabby either. I did active duty and reserves and have been an air reserve technician for quite a while on the civilian side. I double dip my paycheck here and there to make extra cash for the camaro. I usually go to alaska every couple of years, hawaii the opposite years, we work storms out of st. Croix during hurricane season and all points in between. Even spent a little better than a month in guam last year(made big bucks on that one too!) it's all in what you want to do and how patient you can be to get there. Do four, get the gi bill, get some direction. If it sucks, get out. If it doesn't work towards a future either way. You have nothing to lose and a great future to gain.

yay for propulsion!!!

This is what I did for 6 Years and loved it 2A6X2 - AEROSPACE GROUND EQUIPMENT-http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airforceenlistedjobs/a/afjob2a6x2.htm
Siplified, you work on any equipment aircraft requier to run systems while on the ground. From heaters to 60,000 psi x3, hydralic power systems (used to jack up the plane, operate the landing gear flaps etc.)
Lots of travel if you like, (Equipment goes wherever aircraft go) and many of the things you will learn correspond to automotive applications, heavy transportation= Semi's, Trains, ships etc. And of course civilian aircraft.
Good luck!

I'm back in A.G.E. after a 5 year break as a MTI. It's nice to be back I must say. Not a bad career field and it gives you a lot of experience and education to fall back on when you get out.
Tate

I am an A-10 Crew Chief 2A373 I can tell you that I like my job most of the time but I work for the air force (lots of long shifts/weekends) If I could do it all over again I would pick a job that makes the air force work for me. Meaning hours that I can go to school and a job that I can make good money when I get out. Being maintenance, security forces...ect. high tempo jobs like that when you get off work you just want to chill because you are dead tired. So school after work is really hard. But best advice I can give you don't settle for what a recruiter tells you. Dont sighn a paper until you get the job you want. After you sighn that enlistment paper your ass belongs to the AF.

1C2X1, accept nothing else ;)

1C2X1, accept nothing else ;)

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don't be gay T, there are other cool guy options.. :)

1C2X1, accept nothing else ;)

what is a 1c2? is that an SP? or PJ or something?

i dunno...like chris said dont accept any job u dont want...there are plenty of options!

combat control.

nothing in maintenance.. you'll regret it.. i did it. Security forces sucks... For money when you get out, NDI- Non destructive inspection.. They make a SHIT ton when they get out. For badassness, TACP...

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I missed ya buddy! How was the desert?? You back yet?

don't be gay T, there are other cool guy options.. :)

:jest: I was hoping you two would chime in there after I posted that.

what is a 1c2? is that an SP? or PJ or something?

i dunno...like chris said dont accept any job u dont want...there are plenty of options!

Combat Control. You are assigned to a Special Tactics Unit and typically go help sieze enemy airfields and then are the ATC on the ground for aircraft to land and all that junk. You will also go to JTAC school so you can call in CAS as well.

i took the bait.

so far i'm 30 days into my retrain, we had frag land 10 feet behind us and dent one of our vehicles yesterday. :)

Make sure you get a guranteed job! One that you really want!.....I came in wanting to get Fighter crew chief something that excites me!, but got stuck in propulsion.....it sucks, I have no interest in it and its boring. It will make your life alot easier, I just want to get out. I hate my job!

Oh yeah....dont sign for 6 either its not worth it, if you end up wanting to retrain or get out because you can do that sooner with a 4 year contract compared to a 6.