Does the Air Force really not take prior service?

It's just like any other branch, if they need you, they'll take you. But does the individual just happen to have an MOS that the Air Force is short on? That's likely the determining factor.

I was stationed with several guys that were prior service. I guess it depends if the guidelines have been changed.

I was wondering the same thing since I'm a year out from ETS. Also what is the policy for tattoo's? Is there any chance for waivers?

I heard that they'll take prior enlisted but only for spec ops jobs like tacp, cct, eod, & pj. But i'm sure it just depends on the recruiter if he wants to do the work. They're always looking for guys to fill these jobs.

In the Air National Guard, I worked beside former Marines, Army and Navy people. All had to go through technical training as they were totally different AFSC'S ( MOS) from what they transferred into.

You need to have something that the Air Force wants or needs. So talk to the recruiter to see if you fit any of those places. You will have to finish up your current contract before the AF will take you. Lastly I think you have a good chance. Again talk to the recruiter and stay healthy

You would need a waiver a lot of recruiters won’t bother doing the additional work and depending of ur mos only certain jobs will be open to you however I think it works the same for any afsc or co tract with the Air Force after 2years if you sign for four yrs you can cross train 5yrs if you sign for 6 but don’t quote me on that lol

I'm prior army. I was a 12C. The AF had a pilot program 2000-2002 allowing prior service personnel to join. However, it was cut once personnel levels balanced out once again. At the time the Air Force was in need of IT professionals. I became 3C0 (Comm Info Sys Tech). Now, although not connect to any program I know of, the AF is hurting for special ops Airmen even bringing guard member on AD. So that may be a route. A route that is always open for prior service warriors is a commission. You could use your GI Bill to complete college while joining a local ROTC detachment. Also, if you want to fly and have a technical (ABET) degree already OTS is available for prior service members. FYI, like I said before I'm a prior service, also I'm a prior AF enlisted, ROTC grad and OTS instructor, so I've had my experience with all the options above.

SPC Fisher. I currently command a detachment that is the tail end of a 3 level AFSC awarding program. Since it is low manned AFSC (2A3X3M, F-16 crew chief), I have seen a couple prior service personnel come through, not necessarily coming from a maintenance backgroun. The opportunity is there, although I can't say there were a lot in that category. If memory serves right, most were guard or reserve.

they do, they prefer your MOS to crosss over if not you will basically come in open contract and fill the needs of the Air Force. I know i served in the Marine Corps prior to joining the Air Force.