Great training, Not for Everyone - Air Force Pilot US Air Force Employee Review

3.0
Jun 2, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The Air Force offers top-tier training and outstanding educational benefits to those willing and able to take advantage. I received a Master's Degree from an ABET accredited university with less than $250 out of pocket expenses. Travel can be a great opportunity, but the options available will vary widely with your career choice. The Air Force offers a highly structured environment with equal opportunity for advancement.

Cons

You will be deployed away from your family. There is a high probability you will not get assigned where you'd like to be stationed. The amount of "additional duties" will probably eclipse your primary job. You may deal with less-than-charismatic "managers" whose focus is not on taking care of their people, but taking care of their own career. You have to take a PT test, but if you weren't expecting that-the military probably isn't for you.

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Pros

Remote Option During my time in service at this base

Cons

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4.0
Jun 24, 2026
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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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