Joseph II
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- Mar 11, 2002
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I am a CFI (currently not employed flying) with and end sight of flying for the airlines. I don't have a huge desire to fly military aircraft but I've always been intrigued by the military (particularly AF). I only have an Associates Degree in Electronics and I'm 25.
Although I would prefer to be an officer in the military I don't have a bachelors degree so I would consider enlisting. I also would be only interested in the Guard or Reserves because I want to pursue my civil aviation career.
That's my background, here are my questions...
1. What would be a military career path that is closely related to flying but not sitting in the cockpit? (BTW I am not interested in maintenance E.G A&P for the civil world).
2. If possible, something where you actually rode in the aircraft.
3. Are the shows on TV and the ad's BS or what?
4. Take a look at the following and tell me what you think.
Reasons I would like to join.
***Instill confidence***
Ability to earn medals and awards (cool uniforms too).
Keep in shape.
Serve your country.
Learn something new.
Gain leadership skills.
I like the rigidity and command the military offers.
I like the ranking system, where you can advance to higher ranks.
I have no problem being told what to do.
Extra $$.
Money for school.
I have a very high respect for military personnel. My Dad was in Vietnam.
Reasons why I hesitate.
#1... Getting killed.
Not able to be an officer because I only have an associates degree.
The commitment.
I find it hard to trust the recruiters when I talk with them.
I fear getting through basic only to find out the job I selected
absolutely sucked.
Concerned that I would not fit in to the "brute" military image. I would consider myself a smart professional both in the aviation domain and the technical/computer domain.
If I eventually became an officer I am not sure how good of a leader I would be.
I am not totally enthused about going to Iraq.
All comments appreciated. Feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]
Although I would prefer to be an officer in the military I don't have a bachelors degree so I would consider enlisting. I also would be only interested in the Guard or Reserves because I want to pursue my civil aviation career.
That's my background, here are my questions...
1. What would be a military career path that is closely related to flying but not sitting in the cockpit? (BTW I am not interested in maintenance E.G A&P for the civil world).
2. If possible, something where you actually rode in the aircraft.
3. Are the shows on TV and the ad's BS or what?
4. Take a look at the following and tell me what you think.
Reasons I would like to join.
***Instill confidence***
Ability to earn medals and awards (cool uniforms too).
Keep in shape.
Serve your country.
Learn something new.
Gain leadership skills.
I like the rigidity and command the military offers.
I like the ranking system, where you can advance to higher ranks.
I have no problem being told what to do.
Extra $$.
Money for school.
I have a very high respect for military personnel. My Dad was in Vietnam.
Reasons why I hesitate.
#1... Getting killed.
Not able to be an officer because I only have an associates degree.
The commitment.
I find it hard to trust the recruiters when I talk with them.
I fear getting through basic only to find out the job I selected
absolutely sucked.
Concerned that I would not fit in to the "brute" military image. I would consider myself a smart professional both in the aviation domain and the technical/computer domain.
If I eventually became an officer I am not sure how good of a leader I would be.
I am not totally enthused about going to Iraq.
All comments appreciated. Feel free to e-mail me at [email protected]