joining the air force, maybe

[hXc007]

so ive been thinking about joining the air force recently and i was just wondering if anyone on here might be in the af, know someone in it, or just have any advice that may help me out

any advice is appreciated

thanks

[hXc007]

i know there has to be some people on here in the air force lol

somebody please help :D

::bump::

[MistaCee]

Just talk to a recruiter.

[Tree]

my friend she joined. she hates and went a wall. she also told me not to never join

[ranger250x]

my buddies in the airforce. he is a f-16 mechanic. he loves it hes in italy right now. he went to iraq for 3 months and wasnt even given a rifle. what do you want to do in the AF?

[hXc007]

i actually dont know yet

i just recently started looking into it, so dont know all of the choices you have available to you

but possibly something with electronics or culinary if they have that haha

[jumpin800agl]

I am pretty sure I could get you a job like that. . . in the Army.

[hXc007]

nah, not really interested in the army lol

but if i can find some more pros/cons about the air force, that would be awesome

[SpecV_Scott]

I did 8 years in the AF as a linguist. Shoot me a PM if you have any specific questions, I'll be glad to answer them.

[james]

my friend she joined. she hates and went a wall. she also told me not to never join

english much?

[james]

i think culinary would be a drag. my friend is a plane mechanic, and he enjoys it. i think he signed up for 4 years, maybe 6. I would enjoy working on an aircraft carrier - it just seems like a hell of an adrenaline rush every day, but i like airplanes. just don't go in with no job selected, thats where they **** you over.

[DevilK9]

Here's my advice.

DON'T BE A P()SSY! JOIN THE MARINES!

(j/k everyone...simmer down)

[chubbieboi]

i'm in the air force, and love it.. need anything just ask me. i no a few.

[tony]

I did 8 years in the AF as a linguist. Shoot me a PM if you have any specific questions, I'll be glad to answer them.

Wow how was that? I am about to go loadmaster in the reserves myself.

[ash7]

I spent 4 years in the AF as a crew chief on the F-15/22a platforms. If you have any specific questions shoot me a PM as well.

i don't regret a minute of my time served. People who go AWOL are usually the folks who cry because someone called them a bad name.

-jonathan

[Z33_kid]

im in the airforce and man o man is it full iwont be leaving for a while the hardest part would be before u join going to meps and signing papers and what not after that Af is a breeze

[SpecV_Scott]

Wow how was that? I am about to go loadmaster in the reserves myself.

It was pretty cool. I had to work really crazy hours, but I generally really liked what I was doing.

[Nubz]

my fathers best friend is in it. he made a career out of it. 20 plus years and now he works for air force one. Hes met all the presidents since he started. Its a good choice

[boosted b]

i was in the air force it's pretty cool but if u want to join u better get on the waiting list because they have met there quote for the year

[1slodsm]

i spent 8yrs in the AF doing (AFSOC) still in the reserves now for many of you that don't know what I said above it means Air Force Special Operations Command. I.E. the AF special forces.

Thanks

[Truegiant]

Well i am extremely knowledgable about the AF SOC community. I have two of my best friends there right now. What was your job? THere are only a couple. PM me when you get time.

[1slodsm]

pararescue


Thank you

[3.5altman]

I've been thinking about joining too. I just gotta lose about 25 lbs

[tony]

Went through MEPs, passed all tests and I got one of the Loadmaster positions at Dobbins, I couldn't be happier at this point.

[chubbieboi]

Went through MEPs, passed all tests and I got one of the Loadmaster positions at Dobbins, I couldn't be happier at this point.

Not bad, you going to be traveling a lot, as for me. It don't seem like it. SUPPLY!!!

[tron]

dang i didn't know there were so many AF vets/enlisted personal on IA
i just sign my job contract last friday for aeronautics aprentice
im in the DEP program cause im still in high school so i wont know exactly when i leave but they did give me a date sep 1st 09
/thread jack

JOIN NOW!!!!!!

[tron]

pararescue


Thank you


who you?...:goodjob:

[tony]

dang i didn't know there were so many AF vets/enlisted personal on IA
i just sign my job contract last friday for aeronautics aprentice
im in the DEP program cause im still in high school so i wont know exactly when i leave but they did give me a date sep 1st 09
/thread jack

JOIN NOW!!!!!!

What date did you go through MEPs?


Not bad, you going to be traveling a lot, as for me. It don't seem like it. SUPPLY!!!

I honestly cannot wait, I love to travel and being a part of an aircrew is a dream come true. Not to mention applying for pilot will become that much easier since I'll have a good understanding of aircrew operations.. it surely doesn't guarantee me a position but it betters my chances.

[ash7]

I honestly cannot wait, I love to travel and being a part of an aircrew is a dream come true. Not to mention applying for pilot will become that much easier since I'll have a good understanding of aircrew operations.. it surely doesn't guarantee me a position but it betters my chances.

airforce pilot training is no joke, and very strenuous - IF - you get accepted, be prepared to not have a life until you graduate. Having an understanding of how an aircrew operates is helpful as far as being comfortable in flight -BUT- honestly has nothing to do with being a pilot. *best of luck* :goodjob:

-jonathan

[tony]

airforce pilot training is no joke, and very strenuous - IF - you get accepted, be prepared to not have a life until you graduate. Having an understanding of how an aircrew operates is helpful as far as being comfortable in flight -BUT- honestly has nothing to do with being a pilot. *best of luck* :goodjob:

-jonathan

I meant aircrew helps in the process of applying, not the training. I know that the training is a different story and basically a year of non-stop work.. if given the chance I have zero doubts I would make it.

[Z33_kid]

air pilot ? yea right good luck if ur lucky only 3% of the airforce are pilots and its hard to get into 1. 20/20 eyesight or better 2. you must be a lt meaning u need a bachlors degree 3. you have to be damn smart etc etc

[myyellowspec]

my buddies in the airforce. he is a f-16 mechanic. he loves it hes in italy right now. he went to iraq for 3 months and wasnt even given a rifle. what do you want to do in the AF?
Is his name Tyler? If so I was in basic and tech school with him, good kid. I bought his acclude from him lol. The AF is alright as long as you don't mind dealing with BS every day. It wasn't for me so I got out the right way. As far as talking to a recruter just remember that they are sales people with a quota like any other salesperson. They will tell you what you want to hear. Do your research and decide on a job BEFORE you join. If not you will more than likely be put into an MP (military police) position. Hope this helps.

[ash7]

my buddies in the airforce. he is a f-16 mechanic. he loves it hes in italy right now. he went to iraq for 3 months and wasnt even given a rifle. what do you want to do in the AF?

i wanted to comment on this too, glad yellowspec brought it back up...

MECHANICS HAVE NO NEED FOR RIFLES WHEN THEY'RE WORKING ON THE FLIGHTLINE, of course he wasn't given a rifle - neither was i when my squadron was deployed at the start of this war. We would always joke about throwing wrenches at the taliban folks while hiding behind our toolboxes. :goodjob: the only folks who get guns in the airforce are the Security Forces, and pilots.

if you want to play with guns, join the Marines.
-jonathan

[DevilK9]

if you want to play with guns, join the Marines.

HELL TO THE MOTHAF?CKIN YAH!!

[GSRteg®]

Let me tell you something go to college get your batchlers then join. $%^& all that enlisted crap. Get that officer position make the big money drive the bad ass cars. I know from alot of friends that have joined and hated it for a fact. They said that it wasnt what they thought they were getting in to till they were in. Dont believe all the bull that the recruter tell you at all man. Another thing one of my best friends sister in law joined the Army and they said sure once your done with basic you can come back to GA. Yeah they didnt lie about going to GA although GA near Russia that is lol. Think about it long and hard its a decision that will affect your life. Good luck with it man, but think smart man. Just remember that your there ***** for the enlisted period. That mean you will do whatever they say and go were ever they want you to. In case of war you will be deployed dont matter what you are doing (that means if your in school your going bro).

[One_Bad_SHO]

I was a military brat for 18 years (father was in AF) and my sister graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and is currently a Captain in Military Intelligence. I support anyone who joins the military for the right reasons.

Do some research on all the branches before you decide. It sounds as if you havent a clue about the positions offered in each branch. Take as many practice ASVAB tests as you can. The better your ASVAB score, the more choices/options you get for a career path.

Just remember, when you sign the dotted line... it's a CONTRACT. It's not some crap job at the mall where you can walk out if you're not happy. In this case, you're stuck. You may be placed into situations in other countries where your life is on the line. If you can't come to terms with that, don't join. We don't need you. We don't need another waste of space thats going to complain about having to fulfill the contract they signed.

[tony]

I was a military brat for 18 years (father was in AF) and my sister graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and is currently a Captain in Military Intelligence. I support anyone who joins the military for the right reasons.


How does she like Intelligence? That is my backup plan if the first does not work out for me.

[One_Bad_SHO]

How does she like Intelligence? That is my backup plan if the first does not work out for me.

She LOVES it. She flies to other countries to train with their officers, makes a lot of friends... etc etc. She was in South Korea for a year and is now stationed in Hawaii.

When she goes away to her *missions* she just kind of.. disappears for a few months. She can't tell us when she's leaving or where shes going. It's only after, when shes back, where she'll call and let us know shes alive. Her last mission was in Brazil.

[chubbieboi]

yup. .i'm stuck here in valdosta ( Moody AFB) for another 2 years.. I put down Japan, Korea and Guam but no sign of luck. But hey, at least i'm closer to home (3 hours away) from my girlfriend.

[redrumracer]

I plan on joining next summer into the reserves and hopefully i'll be able to get a boom operator position, although they dont have an air to air refueling group here in Ga, still not sure about how that will work if it will work at all. im basically doing this so i'll already be in the AF before the cut-off age and then go on to be a pilot. a pilot is a lot of hard work but deff no out of reach. and as far as the flying goes, that wont be a problem considering i am getting my bachelors degree in professional flight. i am also a military brat, my dad was a ATC in the AF and i absolutely loved the atmosphere of the military, but once i get out of college i really dont care where i am stationed as long as i get to fly.

[tony]

I plan on joining next summer into the reserves and hopefully i'll be able to get a boom operator position, although they dont have an air to air refueling group here in Ga, still not sure about how that will work if it will work at all. im basically doing this so i'll already be in the AF before the cut-off age and then go on to be a pilot. a pilot is a lot of hard work but deff no out of reach. and as far as the flying goes, that wont be a problem considering i am getting my bachelors degree in professional flight. i am also a military brat, my dad was a ATC in the AF and i absolutely loved the atmosphere of the military, but once i get out of college i really dont care where i am stationed as long as i get to fly.

Shoot me a pm or an IM if you ever want to chat about the process.

[tron]

What date did you go through MEPs?



I honestly cannot wait, I love to travel and being a part of an aircrew is a dream come true. Not to mention applying for pilot will become that much easier since I'll have a good understanding of aircrew operations.. it surely doesn't guarantee me a position but it betters my chances.

i went to MEPS around the end of october. i think it was the 21st