Air Force Guys Chime in

Gotcha, if it comes down to the wait being 2 years, I think I would more likely than not move forward with other endeavors. I realize it is a process, but waiting around for that long is not something that I would be fond of.

I have heard many guys mention the stigma of the security forces and what that entails, so I will be sure to steer away from that.

While I like the idea of law enforcement, I would love to broaden my horizons more if I were to join and get into something that is very applicable to a steady career when I get out.

Currently, I am taking some courses in finance and accounting and those seem to peak my interest, as boring as that may sound to some. I am not the most mechanically inclined either.

 

Waiting that long isn't likely at all. You'd more than likely fall into the 2-6 month range.

Every career field has its sigmas. Finance, for example, has a stimga that they don't do anything and can do no wrong. Aircraft Maintenance, another example, is a bunch of drunkards who just work on planes when the bars are closed (mostly true).

You just need to find something you'll be happy with and do it, regardless of the stigma.

 

Gotcha. 2-6 months wouldn't be too bad of a wait, would give me plenty of time to prepare and so forth. I guess I'd like to get into a job or career field that would provide me with a great career on the civilian side of things.

 

I'm gonna chime in here even though the last post was 3 or so weeks ago...

I'm an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter for the AF. I also do official referrals for Officer programs. One of the biggest problems (not calling anyone out) with looking at joining and research is you get about 90% inaccurate and false info...

FIRST STEP; call an actual Recruiter. Hell, call me; 904-827-0022

If you go Officer, you do not join the DEP (like enlistees waiting to leave). DEP time is also a maximum of 12 months then you are "discharged from the DEP" and have to reprocess if you're still interested in joining.

If you have your Bachelor's (and all of your credits count; not something like underwater basketweaving class, etc), then you "could" enlist day 1 with an E-3 contract as you have over 45 credit hours of post HS education. But if Officer is your path, you'll obviously get your Lt bar after you complete your training.

With the manning cutbacks, etc nowadays, it IS much harder to get in. The common misconception and error on an interested applicant's part is that they go to the Recruiter or whatnot and demand this, that, etc. It is a 50/50 mix of "what we can do for you" as well as (and most importantly) "what can you do for us?". Be open-minded and actually think of a longterm future with your plans and what is available to you. Mind you, your job is not cemented for your entire time in the AF; you have opportunities to change throughout (Me; my third different job (AFSC) in 13 years)).

Call me if you'd like or go to AirForce.com and punch in your zipcode to speak with the most local Recruiter as well. I will be back to work on Monday and I'm in FL (EST obviously). I'm actually working all weekend, but not at the office so I won't be there to answer if you try to call.

Any other questions and you want spot on info, let me know.

Hope this info helps OP.