How solid of a future do the flight jobs have?

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 03:07:38 -0400

I've got a background in agricultural mechanics, and competed on the national level for it, so I was all over the 15T MOS when I first heard about it. End goal is obviously crew chief. I've heard from some guys that flight is being run into the ground, and others say that it's definitely the way to go. Is this true, or does it just vary? Any and all input would be much appreciated.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2018 3:57 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 03:57:04 -0400

You’ll have some long days whether you’re a maintainer or a crew chief.

Being a crew chief can get boring if you’re just doing training flights. It’s mostly staring out the window and doing fuel checks. Doing support missions for ground troops can be fun.

If you get into a MEDEVAC company as a crew chief it definitely keeps you on your toes.

There’s opportunity after the Army as long as you’re willing to relocate. I think all of the active duty posts have contractors working on the flightline. Huntsville and Ft Rucker, AL have a lot going on in the way of rotary wing opportunity. There’s also med flight companies.

You could also go Guard and work your way into the technician program.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2018 4:49 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 04:49:04 -0400

LCpl Private RallyPoint Member Have you considered Marine Corps Aviation? Good luck.

https://www.marines.com/being-a-marine/roles-in-the-corps.html

roles-in-the-corps.html

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Mar 11 at 2018 5:24 AM

SSgt Jim Gilmore — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 05:24:56 -0400

Go look at the Air Force too. Don't limit yourself.

Response by LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2018 9:03 AM

LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 09:03:44 -0400

Most technical jobs in the military have a fairly decent transferability to the civilian sector. Also keep in mind, while in the military you can work on different degree plans and technical schools using tuition assistance and other helpful programs to help you get an edge in the civilian world post-military. Your MOS might not always be exactly what you aspire to be in the civilian world. Hope this helps!

Response by SFC Vernon McNabb made Mar 16 at 2018 11:28 AM

SFC Vernon McNabb — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 11:28:36 -0400

Get your A&P while you're in. Makes a big difference when you're job searching later after Army life. Yes, the hours can be long but you can't make mission with broke aircraft. If you get assigned a specific tail number, take pride in it and make it the best in the fleet by staying on top of scheduled maintenance and quickly handling any unscheduled maintenance as it arises.