What 15 series mos would set you up best for the civilian sector?

SGT Robert Cupp — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:02:22 -0500

I'm thinking about reclassing to something in aviation because I like working on cars and other stuff. What would you say is the most useful aviation mos besides pilot (my eyes are terrible) for when I eventually transition to the civilian sector?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2020 6:19 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:19:01 -0500

The one you enjoy. 95% chance you don't work on helicopters when you retire/ETS.

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Feb 14 at 2020 6:43 PM

Capt Brandon Charters — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:43:20 -0500

COL Sid McManus might have a few thoughts here.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2020 11:07 PM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 23:07:45 -0500

15D would be the best MOS to choose to directly get hired outside. Having the NDI certification is money!!

Response by SPC Vic Lusby made Feb 15 at 2020 8:32 AM

SPC Vic Lusby — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 08:32:43 -0500

Air frame sets you up fairly well, as well as crew chief, but definitely go to the school to get your licenses while still in

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 15 at 2020 4:30 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 16:30:25 -0500

You might want to look into ALSE.

Response by SFC Stephen P. made Feb 15 at 2020 4:58 PM

SFC Stephen P. — Sat, 15 Feb 2020 16:58:13 -0500

15Q.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2020 7:42 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 07:42:20 -0500

Get PRK and become a pilot. If not you really want to go into the guard as a 15T or 15U, get hired as a federal technician, get cross trained in all the backshops and go to NDI etc. This way as a technician you have access to learning it all. On the guard side get up on flight status.

Response by COL Sid McManus made Feb 18 at 2020 8:42 AM

COL Sid McManus — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:42:37 -0500

Robert, Vinnell Arabia Aviation has opportunities for 15T, 15R and 15Y supporting the Saudi Arabian National Guard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Find them on our website at http://www.vinnellarabia.com and apply on line.

Vinnell Arabia

Response by SSG William Edwards made Mar 3 at 2020 3:13 PM

SSG William Edwards — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:13:38 -0500

get your A&P before you leave 20-45 an hour for rotary wing

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2020 3:13 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 03:13:17 -0400

COL Sid McManus is correct. Go general (15T 15R 15U) You will learn a lot more then a singular shop

Response by SSG Hugh G. Rection made Apr 13 at 2020 9:41 PM

SSG Hugh G. Rection — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 21:41:57 -0400

Go Prop & Rotor Shop and get your NDI certification. Civilian Certification for this is so stringent bc of the amount of experience required, you would literally have to NDI 8 hours a day, everyday for almost 2 years!