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How do you join the airforce, and what can I do in highschool?
Is there a academy I should attend? Should I go straight into enlisting or go to a college and then enlist as an officer? I want to pilot
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Robert’s Answer
Zion,
In order to be a pilot in the Air Force, you have to be an officer so you must get a Bachelor’s degree. There is a difference between enlisting which is when you enter as an Airman Basic and there is no requirement for a college degree. Commissioning is when you enter as an officer (Second Lieutenant) which requires a Bachelor’s degree. To Commission in the Air Force you can go to the Air Force Academy or you can go through ROTC at a normal college. The third way is to attend Officer Training School after you finish a 4-year degree.
The best way to prepare in High School is to get good grades and take challenging courses so you can get into the Air Force Academy or the college of your choice.
In order to be a pilot in the Air Force, you have to be an officer so you must get a Bachelor’s degree. There is a difference between enlisting which is when you enter as an Airman Basic and there is no requirement for a college degree. Commissioning is when you enter as an officer (Second Lieutenant) which requires a Bachelor’s degree. To Commission in the Air Force you can go to the Air Force Academy or you can go through ROTC at a normal college. The third way is to attend Officer Training School after you finish a 4-year degree.
The best way to prepare in High School is to get good grades and take challenging courses so you can get into the Air Force Academy or the college of your choice.
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Zion !
You certainly have chosen a most exciting future for your career and I would be happy to share some advice for you!
All information must be verified by a recruiter, of course, but I think getting some advice will be most helpful for you.
If it was me, I would definitely go to college first, major in Aeronautics for obtaining a Bachelors Degree. I know, some people will say enlist in the Air Force first because the GI Bill could pay for college, but if you already have a Bachelors degree when you enlist, the Air Force does offer a college loan repayment program for up to $20,000.00. Federal Financial Aid and Scholarships can help you finance college. But there are many benefits of getting a Bachelors Degree before enlisting.
So what are some of the benefits of having a Bachelors Degree upon enlisting ? For starters, you can enlist at a higher rank, you can be placed in a leadership position that will give you valuable experience, and if you commission as an officer with a Bachelors Degree, you'll get a guaranteed job and a clear career path. Another thing is that you will be paid higher then those who do not have a Bachelors Degree. These benefits may vary based on the specific Air Force program you enlist in and can change, so that is why everything needs to be verified by a recruiter.
For Air Force Pilots, the Air Force highly regards having a Bachelors Degree, so it may mean the difference between starting strong or having to wait and rise up the ranks. Keep in mind that you'd have to be younger than age 33 and will have to complete Officer Training School and the Air Force Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program. The information is interesting and exciting, but only your recruiter can give you the exact information.
To speak with an active duty Air Force Recruiter, visit them at 76 West 125th Street in Harlem. If you are interested in enlisting as an officer in the Air Force, go to 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan. To join the Reserves, go to 9807 4th Avenue in Brooklyn ( that address seems like it is in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn near Fort Hamilton Base). At a recruiters office, you will get the accurate and timely information about your future plans.
I hope that this is helpful and I wish you a ton of success moving forward with this !
You certainly have chosen a most exciting future for your career and I would be happy to share some advice for you!
All information must be verified by a recruiter, of course, but I think getting some advice will be most helpful for you.
If it was me, I would definitely go to college first, major in Aeronautics for obtaining a Bachelors Degree. I know, some people will say enlist in the Air Force first because the GI Bill could pay for college, but if you already have a Bachelors degree when you enlist, the Air Force does offer a college loan repayment program for up to $20,000.00. Federal Financial Aid and Scholarships can help you finance college. But there are many benefits of getting a Bachelors Degree before enlisting.
So what are some of the benefits of having a Bachelors Degree upon enlisting ? For starters, you can enlist at a higher rank, you can be placed in a leadership position that will give you valuable experience, and if you commission as an officer with a Bachelors Degree, you'll get a guaranteed job and a clear career path. Another thing is that you will be paid higher then those who do not have a Bachelors Degree. These benefits may vary based on the specific Air Force program you enlist in and can change, so that is why everything needs to be verified by a recruiter.
For Air Force Pilots, the Air Force highly regards having a Bachelors Degree, so it may mean the difference between starting strong or having to wait and rise up the ranks. Keep in mind that you'd have to be younger than age 33 and will have to complete Officer Training School and the Air Force Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program. The information is interesting and exciting, but only your recruiter can give you the exact information.
To speak with an active duty Air Force Recruiter, visit them at 76 West 125th Street in Harlem. If you are interested in enlisting as an officer in the Air Force, go to 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan. To join the Reserves, go to 9807 4th Avenue in Brooklyn ( that address seems like it is in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn near Fort Hamilton Base). At a recruiters office, you will get the accurate and timely information about your future plans.
I hope that this is helpful and I wish you a ton of success moving forward with this !
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Anthany’s Answer
I myself am not in the military, but my mother is and so are most of my siblings so I have some advice I can offer.
- If your school offers it, join ROTC in high school. It prepares you for what the military will be like so you'll be more prepared for when you actually join
-Take the ASVAB, the Military will require you to take this test either way so getting on it early can help, just remember that it's a placement test to see what career would be suitable for you in the military and not really a "Pass or fail" type of test, and you can take it multiple times so taking it early will help you see what types of questions to prepare for, (there are also practice tests you can take if you want to start there).
-Talk to a recruiter about what the requirements are for different branches and what different careers they offer and such and see what suits you best!
- If your school offers it, join ROTC in high school. It prepares you for what the military will be like so you'll be more prepared for when you actually join
-Take the ASVAB, the Military will require you to take this test either way so getting on it early can help, just remember that it's a placement test to see what career would be suitable for you in the military and not really a "Pass or fail" type of test, and you can take it multiple times so taking it early will help you see what types of questions to prepare for, (there are also practice tests you can take if you want to start there).
-Talk to a recruiter about what the requirements are for different branches and what different careers they offer and such and see what suits you best!