Great job, great life - Fighter Pilot US Air Force Employee Review

5.0
18 Sept 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Fantastic, challenging job requiring a very high level of commitment and training. Pay is lower that other possible careers but the exclusive access to the world's best technology and training makes up for it. You have to opportunity to live around the world, you WILL travel around the world, and, to quote the song, "Chicks dig it".

Cons

Long hours, difficult to get it, training programs that weed out a lot of candidates. You will routinely be separated from family & friends and be stationed in remote locations. Potential death or severe injury is part of the risk.

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Pros

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Cons

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Pros

Teaches you a trade while paying you. Social appreciation. Purpose. If you have no idea what you want to do with your life especially as far as a career goes, run to a recruiter. Regardless of whereever you come from a military career is your stepping stone into middle class and up living and career opportunity.

Cons

Every extra dollar you attempt to make beyond your rank will require more work than you will be paid to do. The real payoff monetarily you get from competing in the military will come in to play during your post life. Confidence, courage, accountability, etc are not standard attributes in people at all.

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