Run...run far away... - F16 Avionics Technician US Air Force Employee Review

1.0
Jun 14, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Free food and a place to sleep...assuming you are single. If you are wise you won't serve more than one term earning you veteran's preference at government work and time served will count as time on the job.

Cons

People that were picked on far too much in High School end up being the people in charge and they WILL take it out on you. The pay is peanuts compared to what any given skill is worth in the civilian world.

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5.0
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Pros

benefits are better than any job

Cons

lack of availability of mentorship

4.0
Jun 24, 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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