It's good for certain people, wouldn't recommend it to all - Hydraulic Aircraft Mechanic US Air Force Employee Review

2.0
Sep 16, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Good benifits and the GI bill and job experience

Cons

Away from family too mutch. Not paid enough for the job or hours worked. Dealing with the military structure and way of life sucks in my opinion

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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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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