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Jim: Please contact your local Air Force recruiter for qualifications and program
updates. Here is the locator to help find a recruiter near you
http://www.airforce.com/contact-us/recruiter-locator/
Jim:
Aaron Rodriguez: hmm. This might be a demanding question but, what kind of
career paths are there for both "Technical and Non-Technical" and " Flight" careers?
Aaron Rodriguez: For example, is there list of jobs and descriptions that explain the
jobs available?
Technical (Non-Rated) Careers: Acquisitions, Developmental Engineer, Civil
Engineer, Scientist, Weather
Jim: Flight (Rated) Careers: Pilot, Air Battle Manager (ABM), Combat Systems Officer
(CSO)
Jim: Non-Technical (Non-Rated) Careers: Air Liaison, Aircraft Maintenance, Combat
Rescue, Command & Control, Cost Analysis, Cyberspace Operations, Financial
Management, Intelligence, Logistics, Logistics Readiness, Munitions & Missile
Maintenance, Personnel & Manpower, Planning & Programming, Public Affairs,
Readiness, Security Forces, Services, Space & Missile Operations.
Jim: You can find all of our job descriptions using this link:
Jim: http://www.airforce.com/opportunities/officer/careers/
Jim:
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Aaron Rodriguez: How does living work? Do you live on and or off base after OTS?
As an officer you would live off base if single and if married you can chose to
live in base housing or off base
Aaron Rodriguez: is the service length a mandatory 4 years? or is there anything
less?
4 years for all officers
Aaron Rodriguez: What's the difference between "Non-Rated" and "Rated"?
Rated are flying positions
Aaron Rodriguez: What does Rated mean?
Rated means your in a flying position such as Pilots. Non-rated means your not
in flying positions
Aaron Rodriguez: so, even though I have a BA I'm not necessarily guaranteed to be
an officer, am I correct to say that?
You have to apply and be selected with the process above and the selection rate
is under 20%. If selected for Officer Training School you would become an officer
Aaron Rodriguez: So... really, I can't be assured to be an officer, right? And if that's
the case, what would may rank be and how does that affect my pay?
You can apply through the process above. If your not selected you can look at
enlisting and with a BA you would come in as an E-3
Aaron Rodriguez: as an e-3 what is your mandatory length of service?
4 years
Aaron Rodriguez: so, if one were to apply for OTS and doesnt get it, and is instead
selected to be an E3 are you already signed up? In other words, can you apply and
wait to see if you'd be a Officer before you sign-up?
Yes, you apply for OTS and it is a selection process. If not selected your not in
the AF. To join enlisted as an E-3 here is the process
Jim: Here is a brief summary of the process of joining the U.S. Air Force:
Jim: 1.) Interview with an Air Force Recruiter to determine your moral, and initial
eligibility to join.
Jim: 2.) ASVAB exam: The test that one takes to enlist in the Air Force is called the
ASVAB. It covers 8 general subjects. It will test not only your current knowledge,
but also your propensity to learn in different subject arenas.
Jim: 3.) Physical and medical exam: Your recruiter will schedule you to take your
physical at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The recruiter will brief
you on proper attire to wear for your trip to the MEPS. You will be at the MEPS the
entire day. You will take a complete physical exam to include, hearing, eye, and
range of motion tests. You will be given blood tests and a urinalysis test as
well. Some times additional medical consultations are required to ensure your
eligibility so your physical may take more than one day.
Jim: 4.) Enter the Delayed Entry program and await your Basic Training Start Date.
Jim: Contact your nearest Air Force Recruiter for more info:
Jim: http://www.airforce.com/contact-us/recruiter-locator/
Aaron Rodriguez: Thanks, Jim.