Is Avionics System Appretnice a good job for the Air Force?

Question

Thats the job I picked on monday. It sounded like I would like it I just want some other peoples opions who have done it or currently doing it.

Answer 1

As an Avionics guy (one of the pointy-heads in the AF), you'll be working on the airplane's autopilot, instruments and radar systems to name a few.  Most troubleshooting will involve testing for broken wires and most fixes will be swapping out a "box" with a new one.  Its not a bad job you'll mainly work inside the airplane but may work in some tight areas "h**l-holes".  When you are not working on your systems you'll be helping out the other specialties by holding a flashlight or handing them the necessary tool.  You may end up working in a back-shop where you will actually take apart components and try to bring them back to working order.  So you'll learn how read electrical diagrams, use of test meters.  

Answer 2

Yes, and you will have good job prospects both here and abroad when you complete your service.

Answer 3

Any job on the aviation side is well worth the enlistment. I am a crew chief on CH-47's in the Army, recruiting at the moment,  and every person that I know who has gotten out after their time has made well for themselves. Whether they worked on avionics, sheet metal, neudralics, or crew dogs! After you are trained by the military, it is too easy to become accredited on the civilian side. There are many places that look for the military experience and accreditation, or you can always become a civilian contractor that works with the military in your same field.

Answer 4

Good job but you won't get in till you learn how to spell it.  

Answer 5

Absolutely

Answer 6

Congrats on your selection to Avionics. A question for you, what is the AFSC you have selected? It's very important to what your actual job will be. If your AFSC is 2A3X2, welcome to the F-16/F-22/CV-22 flightline, my career for the last 7 years! 2A3X1 enjoy the F-15/A-10 and U-2 flightline. 2A0X1 well.... sorry you are stuck in a backshop. In my opinion, backshop guys aren't as sharp as the guys on the line. If you are heading to the line, be ready for some long hours, outdoor working conditions (heat/snow) and some challenging work. At times the job can be thankless, but if you take pride in your own work, you will enjoy it. 2A3X2, also known as SPECS, are generally the smartest and clever people in the unit. Mostly known for their unique style, SPECS tend to keep the unit running and put jets in the air. We work with aircraft computer hardware and software essential to the mission of fighter aircraft. Know that you will do more than just your AFSC. You will assist with all tasks to prep, launch, recover, and service the jets as well.

2 General AF tips for new enlistees:

1: Your AFSC can be changed up until your date of enlistment and can even change during Basic Training (case by case).

2: If you do not get the base you wanted as your 1st duty station, ask to talk with an MTL to see available assignments that are "swappable" with other AF members though the order system. If you still don't get your 1st choice of assignment, be patient. Wait one year then ask for a Base of Preference, BOP, assignment from your supervisor or MPF.

Check out this link for more AF info: http://usmilitary.about.com/

Hope this helps, I love my job and career in the AF and I wish I knew a little more about it before I started. Stick through Boot and Tech. School and you'll do fine.

Cheers,

Ray