Career questions tagged air-force
Military or Gap Year or Grad School?
Would joining the military (USAF) be beneficial to me right now? I’m graduating with my BS in forensic psychology, and I don’t know what I want now.
What is the daily for an Air Traffic Controller?
What is a daily agenda for you as an Air traffic controller? How do you control the routes of the airplanes? And how often do things go wrong up in the air?
If I go through the Marines boot camp training is it possible to then switch over immediately to Air Force without having to do their boot camp ?
If I go through the Marines boot camp training is it possible to then switch over immediately to Air Force without having to do their boot camp?
I’m a 12th grader planning to go to college first and possibly join the military afterward to gain experience and security clearance for a cybersecurity career. What’s the best major or minor to pair with cybersecurity to stay competitive long-term, especially with how fast AI and cloud technology are growing?
I’m trying to future-proof my career in cybersecurity and stay ahead as the tech world keeps changing. I want to know what minors or related fields would actually add long-term value — whether that’s AI, cloud computing, data science, or something else. I just don’t want to waste time on something that won’t matter a few years from now.
What is the best path towards a career in translation? #25
I am currently a freshman in college and my major will be Asian studies and Translation. What steps do I need to take to live and work in Japan translating books, working at the US Embassy, or at the Air Force base after college?
How do I become an air force aircraft mechanic in the military?
I want to work on jets and all different types of airplanes, I want to know everything about an air force aircraft mechanic while I'm still young.
If I'm in between careers what advice can you give me to help decide between the two?
I am a junior in high school who lives in Virginia. I want to go into the Air force for the benefits but I am already on track to becoming a high school graduating CNA I don't know exactly what the best option is for me and I am on the fence about everything. I want to know more about both fields before I jump head first into either career. I know that while being in the air-force I can also work as a CNA but I am not sure if there are any better options out there for me.
I want to get my pilots license but I have NO IDEA how?
Okay, so my goal is to either attend an Air Force Academy or join an ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) through a 4-year University. I am currently a Junior (11th grade) in High School and I want to get my pilot license in the summer of 2025. I know what the requirements are for an FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) private pilot certificate: 1. 17 years of age 2. Fluency in English 3. Hold at least a third-class medical certificate from an Aviation Medical Examiner 4. 40 hours of total flight time (20 with an instructor/10 solo/specific types of training such as flight maneuvers, navigation, cross-country flights, and night flying) 5. Ground School completion through an FAA-approved school 6. Pass the FAA Private Pilot Written Exam (70% or higher to pass) 7. Pass the Checkride (An oral exam and flight test conducted by an FAA-designated pilot examiner) However, I do not know how or where to find a flight school, ground school, or flight instructor that is affordable for a 17-year-old teenager from a low-income family working several part-time jobs already.
If my strengths are critical thinking and compassion and my hobby is playing soccer what type of careers or industries might best fit me? What other strengths or experiences might I need for the suggested careers? ?
Im a junior in high school preparing to join a career but I'm still unsure. As of right now I am on the path of becoming a graduation Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). I want to go into healthcare because I know that I can help people and I have the ability to do so but I've also become interested in joining the Air Force.
How can I be a registered nurse and go into the Air Force ?
Im a junior in high school who is interested in being a Registered Nurse but I also would like to join the Air Force.
How can I go to the fighter pilot or military ?
When u was younger I wanted to be a fighter pilot or military because my cousin is in the navy and he fly jet and my other cousin was in the military,I like to go fast and jets go fast and it also looks cool as a job and same with military, military can pay for college.
I want to be a commercial pilot. Is pursuing a degree in business be useful for flight school?
Will it help me in my aviation education and career?
Is there a way to get a specific job in the united states air force My recruiter told me i have to pick 10 jobas and whichever is available first is the one that i get. Is this true??
Im 19 with a 93 asvab score. im looking to become and EOD, and crypto or airborne linguist.
How brave do I need to be to fly a plane?
I'm 14 and in 8th grade and I want to be in the air force.
How do I peruse my dream of becoming a commercial pilot ?
I am a senior and I have decent grades and I love sports and commercial pilots.