Military brehs....do you regret joining?

[$lim]

expected to see a lot of yes responses

 

[semicko82]

AD, ANG, or Reserves?

Please tell me youre in a Comm career field or Intel....

(or aircrew because of the travel perks)

AD Open Contract Mechanic

 

[datnigDASTARDLY]

Yup and it's how I got my house and I dont pay property taxes since 100% disable vet

Plan on using mine in the next year or two

 

[Marc Spector]

AD Open Contract Mechanic

......did you have any someone in the military give you advice when you signed?

 

[Dirty Mcdrawz]

I don’t regret joining but I do hate that I had to participate in a bullshyt war.

 

[semicko82]

......did you have any someone in the military give you advice when you signed?

Not really, but all ex military I spoke to said I'm making a good move.

 

[Marc Spector]

Not really, but all ex military I spoke to said I'm making a good move.

Aircraft Maintenance isnt bad but its "grunt work" of the AF. Youre not Operations so no prestige or promotions. And youre not support/medical/finance so no cake walk work or office comfort. You'll be working outside in the elements turning wrenches.

If youre a tinkerer by nature you'll find some enjoyment in it. Hopefully you get Crew Chief as you get a baseline knowledge of all aircraft systems, which makes getting the A&P cert easier (which is a must if you plan on getting out and still do aircraft maintenance) . Also if you get stationed at a base with fighters, prepare to work a lot and have a lot of stress....Heavy aircraft missions arent so life and death so the culture is "lighter".


Pro tip, find the old guys (if any are left) and learn from them. They know all the tricks to making life easier.

 

[semicko82]

Aircraft Maintenance isnt bad but its "grunt work" of the AF. Youre not Operations so no prestige or promotions. And youre not support/medical/finance so no cake walk work or office comfort. You'll be working outside in the elements turning wrenches.

If youre a tinkerer by nature you'll find some enjoyment in it. Hopefully you get Crew Chief as you get a baseline knowledge of all aircraft systems, which makes getting the A&P cert easier (which is a must if you plan on getting out and still do aircraft maintenance) . Also if you get stationed at a base with fighters, prepare to work a lot and have a lot of stress....Heavy aircraft missions arent so life and death so the culture is "lighter".


Pro tip, find the old guys (if any are left) and learn from them. They know all the tricks to making life easier.

Thanks

 

[42 Monks]

Aircraft Maintenance isnt bad but its "grunt work" of the AF. Youre not Operations so no prestige or promotions. And youre not support/medical/finance so no cake walk work or office comfort. You'll be working outside in the elements turning wrenches.

If youre a tinkerer by nature you'll find some enjoyment in it. Hopefully you get Crew Chief as you get a baseline knowledge of all aircraft systems, which makes getting the A&P cert easier (which is a must if you plan on getting out and still do aircraft maintenance) . Also if you get stationed at a base with fighters, prepare to work a lot and have a lot of stress....Heavy aircraft missions arent so life and death so the culture is "lighter".


Pro tip, find the old guys (if any are left) and learn from them. They know all the tricks to making life easier.

I feel like this is one of the best things I learned while I was in - how to network and "if it works, its not stupid"

It'll save you so much time and energy in life just seeking out people who know what they're doing. It was nothing like college 'networking' events at all. If you don't know people that can get shyt down outside of your immediate reach - whether its armorers, supply, admin, mechanics, etc - then your days will go from 2 hours and off by lunch to working late and showing up early to finish the next day. And honestly that's life. Its all about who you know and it pays to know everyone. Good and bad.

 

[Paisley Darts]

I don't regret joining at all. One of the best decisions I've made. From traveling around the world, signing bonus, deploying making tons of money, VA disability, time off of my main job and hopefully retirement money...it is a good deal. But I do wish I picked a better career field that would translate better to the civilian side. Should have did Intelligence - top secret security clearance - I would be making serious bank.

 

[datnigDASTARDLY]

I feel like this is one of the best things I learned while I was in - how to network and "if it works, its not stupid"

It'll save you so much time and energy in life just seeking out people who know what they're doing. It was nothing like college 'networking' events at all. If you don't know people that can get shyt down outside of your immediate reach - whether its armorers, supply, admin, mechanics, etc - then your days will go from 2 hours and off by lunch to working late and showing up early to finish the next day. And honestly that's life. Its all about who you know and it pays to know everyone. Good and bad.

I remember those 2 hour Fridays, when I got night shift working in the hangar shyt was always a 3 day weekend .

Hit the barracks, get washed up hit the club with the shop nikkas....and parking lot pimp some hoes

 

[Soundbwoy]

You can get financed faster for a dodge charger

I legit thought it was a joke

 

[semicko82]

I remember those 2 hour Fridays, when I got night shift working in the hangar shyt was always a 3 day weekend .

Hit the barracks, get washed up hit the club with the shop nikkas....and parking lot pimp some hoes

 

[zayk35]

What benefits?

The main thing is your VA Loan...then if you got just a scratch you can get some kind of check for life thru the V.A....not to mention the GI Bill...and I've used all this and it has helped me and my family tremendously...no way I'd have a house out here in California without that loan

 

[Take It In Blood]

yall ready for Iran?