What are good jobs to choose when join the air force that will transfer well into a good career in civilian?

I am joining the Air force in the spring/summer of 08 . I need some advice on A.)how to get your recruiter to put in writing a guarantee on the job you want. and B.) What are a list of good jobs that will transfer into a good career once out of the military? I already have my BA degree, in psychology and while I am in the air force I plan on going to school to get my masters , hopefully to aid what I am doing in the air force. My hope in joining the air force is to gain knowledge in a skill that will be able to transfer into civilian life after 3 or so years. I have a family that is depending on my plans so any suggestions on how to go about joining and things to know while in the air force as well as WHAT a good job is would be very helpful! thanks in advance.

What are good jobs to choose when join the air force that will transfer well into a good career in civilian?
Most of the people who have answered your question have suggested that you should be an officer just because you have a degree. However, that is not the case. Just because you have a degree does not mean that you will be an officer. The Air Force is downsizing and are highly selective as to who they are accepting for Officer training. As of right now, they are not taking non-technical degrees. Which means that unless you have a degree in one of the sciences or engineering you are pretty much out of luck. Of course, you go can enlisted for a year and then submit your package for Officer training. That way you will have a better chance of being accepted.





Now, on to your question.


A) Your recruiter cannot guarentee a job for you. Getting the job that you want will depend on how well you do on your ASVAB as well as the openings available. You need to score high enough for whatever job you are interested in. After the ASVAB, you will meet with the job liason. They are the ones that draw up your contract. They will go over what jobs you are qualified for. Now, you may be qualified for a job, but there may not be any open slots. The job will be listed on your contract as well as the length of your enlistment. Don't sign your contract unless you get the job that you want.


B) That is entirely up to you. It all depends on what you are interested in. If you want to continue in the psychology field, you can check out Mental Health Apprentice. The Air Force offers a wide variety of positions that will lateral over to the civilian workplace. Like I said it all depends on what you are interested in doing. So, you''ll need to provide a little more info as to what interest you.





I hope that helps and good luck.
Reply:Since you already have a degree, you can and hopefully are going to be commissioned, you'll be an officer. I would go into a medical field. You can't lose there!
Reply:I have been in the AF for almost 10 years now and I have been a Security Forces all that time but what I can tell is that anything in the Medical field will def be a good choice. Also, if you decide to join you will be deployed for as long as 9 months if not more. Depending on where you go. Before you make the commitment, I suggest you really search yourself. Now a days it has changed since I have joined. This is a big step for a lot of people. When I did I did, I knew that i was making a huge commitment. Good Luck in your choice.
Reply:If you already have your BA, then you should be going in as an officer...I'd suggest to specialize in one of the communications career fields...a comm officer gets a lot of training and can even go for a Masters degree at Wright Patterson...(sorry don't remember the school name).
Reply:OSI


It can be clerical nightmare or it can be what you make of it. With the current admin passing all these spy on your neighbor for peace and suspect is guilty until proven otherwise, it should have some longevity.


Could lead to JAG or something, the skills learned can transfer easily into todays markets.
Reply:why not finish your education first and get a commission?
Reply:Hi,





If you already have a degree, you should be an Officer, of course.





As an enlisted Airman I would suggest any job connected to aircraft. Naturally those skills will transfer easily in civilian life. I was an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist in 1978 and 1979.





I was a Phase Dock Inspector of KC-135 Air Refueling jets.


To this day I am a Manufacturing Mecchanical Inspector. I still draw on my experience in the Military.
Reply:Im going in to the air force as well and i think it would be good to do a job that you are good at. There is a lot of jobs in the air force you just have to have the scores to do them, and any job in the air force will get you a good job in the civilian part. Check out this websit: airforce.com and maybe you can find something your good at.
Reply:You have a BA degree, so become an officer, and you could get a job as a counselor, or a Psychologist. I believe there are mass bonuses for those career fields too.





Keep in mind, you are in charge, not the recruiter. Tell him or her what you want and you won't enter unless you get it in writing. They will put down your AFSC (Air Force Specialty Code) on the enlistment paperwork, not sure what it is for an officer, but the recruiter should be able to help you.





You could also look on the Air Force web site for help.