A Job Where You Get Real Sense of Accomplishment - Pilot US Air Force Employee Review

5.0
7 Jul 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Great sense of satisfaction that the job you are doing is important Outstanding benefits. Have had undergrad and grad school fully paid for by the AF. Great people to work with who share similar values Exciting job opportunies 30 days paid vacation a year Opportunity to live overseas and travel Guaranteed paycheck

Cons

Up or Out policy Away from home quite often Oftentimes very bureaucratic Don't believe everything you see in the commercials. Not everyone gets to be a pilot and if you want to be one it requires a lot of work Paid less than civilian counterparts

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24 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good benefits, weekends off and stable pay

Cons

Stuck with a defined promotion schedule.

4.0
24 Jun 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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