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Facts About Air Force Re-enlistment

Ajay — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:28:14 +0000

Facts About Air Force Re-enlistment

When that US Air Force contract is up for renewal, perhaps, you’ll be in a mental juggle between two options – re-enter civilian employment with the skills you’ve acquired during your active-duty term, OR sign up for “Re-enlistment”. While some people choose the former, a significant number of air force members opt for the latter. If you have some unanswered questions about air force “re-enlistment”, here’s what you should know.

Does one need to re-qualify?

Perhaps, you may not need to re-qualify should the air force have a compelling demand for your skills and experience and a job position available for it. However, you may need to undergo a fresh physical and mental exam, and possibly, another ASVAB test. Consult an authorized air force recruiter for current requirement in force.

Is basic training still required?

Re-enlistment in the same position and branch may offset the need for a repeat of basic training. However, if you re-enlist with another branch, basic training as mandated by that branch may be necessary. An authorized air force recruiter can provide you with more specific details.

Will the salary be the same?

This will depend on the type of job and branch you re-enlist with. Re-enlisting in the same branch and job position previously held may entitle you to the same salary. However, your paycheck may be higher or lower if you re-enlist with another branch. You’d be wise to confirm the current pay scales offered with an authorized air force recruiter before you re-enlist.

Are the benefits still on offer?

Fortunately, you will be entitled to the same benefits and possibly more, as the US Air Force will take into account the combined time you’ve spent in active-duty service. So, you can still expect to receive tuition and education assistance under the Montgomery GI bill, retirement benefits, and more.

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Air Force Lifestyles … better than you thought

Ajay — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:04:27 +0000

Air Force Lifestyles … better than you thought

In the skies, careers in the US Air Force offer adventure, challenge, and thrill-a-second experiences. On base or ground, air force lifestyles offer almost every amenity, comfort, convenience, entertainment, shopping, leisure and sports activity one enjoys in civilian life. So, if you haven’t a clue about life on the ground in the US Air Force, take a load of this.

On-base housing comfort

Although all branches of the US Military offer comfortable housing quarters to their personnel, the housing units provided by the US Air Force are considered by many to be the best. Enlisted, active-duty air force members are housed in units that are comparable to, if not better than, dorms of top colleges and educational institutions. The private rooms designed for single-occupancy come with computers, writing desks, attached baths and a full-sized refrigerator, whereas standard, multiple-occupant rooms are furnished with big-screen TV and a spacious, well-equipped kitchen. What’s more, family housing units include spacious bedrooms, bathrooms, modern appliances, lush-green backyards, and tastefully-designed interior décor.

On-base after-beauty action

The US Air Force makes sure that every enlisted active-duty member is provided with an active, relaxing and eventful after-duty lifestyle. US Air Force bases or posts are virtually little cities given their huge size and multiple, civilian-type conveniences and facilities. What’s more, most bases are located in some of the most scenic locations in the US, certain allied countries and islands around the world. And talking of facilities, on a US base or post you’ll find bowling alleys; beauty salons; communications centers; fitness centers; sports grounds; mini hotels; medical centers, swimming pools; tax-free shopping centers; basketball/squash/volleyball courts; and a lot more.

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Unlimited Air Force Jobs From Airbase To Cockpit

Ajay — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:42:40 +0000

Unlimited Air Force Jobs From Airbase To Cockpit

If you hold a secret desire to join the US Air Force but are held back by an apprehension that an air force job may be beyond your reach … here’s something to turn that pessimistic mindset into one more optimistic. After all, as the largest and most powerful aerial fighting force on earth, you can rest assured the US Air Force offers a huge amount of job and career options, as part of its national and global operations. So, whether you wish to work on an airbase, or fly in the cockpit of cutting-edge fighter jets and helicopters, the US Air Force will make either wish come true.

Jobs at ground level

Contrary to what you may think, the US Air Force employs more people on the ground than in the air, given its multiple airbases and other installations across the US and several nations, islands and territories around the planet. So, if flying jobs are not your cup of tea, you can consider any of the hundreds of ground support jobs that the Air Force offers – air traffic control, aircraft maintenance and repair, office administration, transport, catering, are a few examples.

Jobs in the air

If you’re looking for something more adventurous, challenging and exciting, you could enlist for training to work in air-specific jobs, prominent among them pilots, navigators, flight engineers, and more. As a certified pilot, you’ll have the pleasure of flying any of the multiple types of the world’s most modern aircraft that the US Air Force operates – ground attack fighters, helicopters, reconnaissance planes, cargo planes, and more.

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Fly Higher Than Ever With Air Force Paychecks

Ajay — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:19:40 +0000

Fly Higher Than Ever With Air Force Paychecks

True to its “world’s largest and most powerful” label, the US Air Force offers some of the most attractive paychecks to its active-duty fliers and ground staff. And it doesn’t stop here, air force recruits who work hard and prove their mettle also enjoy swift promotions accompanied by generous increments; allowances; bonuses; and an array of great benefits, something few civilian companies can match. What’s more, basic salaries in the US Air Force keep pace with promotions, and the number of years put in by members.

Paychecks jump with promotions

If the sky is the limit for the US Air Force, so are the big basic paychecks it offers with each promotion. After all, where else will you receive a basic salary of over $1200 a month as a mere entry-level recruit WITH some big increments each time to fly up the ranks? Then again, where else will you receive over $2400 a month in just a second year of training and big paycheck jumps with each promotion then on? … You’re right, in the US Air Force!

Special-duty pay just got better

Perhaps, another factor that compels people to join the US Air Force is the high value, special-duty pay it offers in addition to basic pay. The substantial amounts paid by the Air Force as special-duty pay is an incentive enjoyed by Air Force personnel who are assigned ‘special-situation’ duties. Personnel deployed outside the US who face situations such as terrorism, civil war, or warlike environments are eligible for substantially high monetary compensations under the Air Force’s “Imminent Danger” incentive category. On the other hand, Air Force members operating in war zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan are also eligible to receive high value monetary compensations categorized under “Hardship Duty”.

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Two Big Benefits Of The Air Force Academy

Ajay — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:38:03 +0000

Two Big Benefits Of The Air Force Academy

One of the quickest ways for those with a burning desire to become certified pilots of the US Air Force … is the Air Force Academy (AFA). But this is the not the only benefit one can expect from joining the Air Force Academy. This is because the ASA is only place where you can earn your wings as a certified air force pilot AND simultaneously receive advanced education, just as you would in any prestigious or recognized educational institution or college.

Why is the Air Force Academy special?

Unlike any comparative institution of its kind, the Air Force Academy has raised the bar to unmatched heights, in terms of the quality of the aviation and flight training programs it offers. As any certified and experienced US Air Force pilot will tell you, the aviation and flight training standards set by the AFA are recognized as the highest on the planet.

The intensive aviation and flight training programs offered by the AFA include comprehensive hands-on skills training involving state-of-the-art, simulator and on-board avionics; flight engineering and navigation; aircraft maintenance; and above all, everything US Air Force pilots need know about flying different types of aircraft. A minimum commitment of 5 years service in the US Air Force is mandatory while attending any specific training program in the AFA.

What’s required for joining the AFA?

There are some basic requirements to join the Air Force academy, and these are within reach of most candidates. First of all, you’ll need to be at least 17 years of age, or a maximum of 23 years; be a bona fide US citizen or green card holder; have high academic qualifications, e.g., a Bachelor’s degree at the minimum; demonstrate excellent team-playing and team-leadership skills; be unmarried with no dependents; possess sound mental and physical health; and display exemplary morals and character.

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Air Force Extras Worth Flying For

Ajay — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:23:51 +0000

Air Force Extras Worth Flying For

As the world’s largest, most powerful and ultra-modern air power, the US Air Force offers a matchless variety of EXTRA-special benefits that will be worth your while to fly for. Apart from these attractive extras, the Air Force also offers impressive paychecks that get even more impressive, as you ascend the ranks, or stay longer in active-duty service.

Eat Better. Pay Less – Mouth-watering, Food Allowances

To maintain good health and fitness levels among its personnel, the US Air Force offers a variety of wholesome and nutritious meals to its members every day. To cushion the cost of these meals, and make them affordable to all, the Air Force offers generous Daily Food Allowances.

Single airmen or women may also avail of ‘meal discounts’ that permit consumption of up to 4 FREE home-cooked meals a day. These meals can be enjoyed in the main dining room on base.

Pay Less. Live Better – Handsome, Housing Allowances

For personnel who opt to live off base, the US Air Force offers handsome, tax-free monthly Housing Allowances. The amount of such allowances is disbursed in accordance with rank, seniority, length of service and location of the housing unit desired. However, personnel who opt to stay in dorms/apartments on base, the cost of living expenses; maintenance, and utilities will be fully met by the Air Force.

The US Air Force offers far more benefits than the two described above. For example you’ll also receive – enlistment bonuses; monetary help for higher education; comprehensive healthcare; a diverse range of recreational services; Thrift Savings Plan (TCP) eligibility, frequent chances for world travel; useful life insurance, an a lot more.

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Life On Ground In The Air Force

Ajay — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:18:06 +0000

Life On Ground In The Air Force

There are some incomparable, benefits that come with careers in the US Air Force – adventure, thrills and excitement in the air. But on ground, there are some other valuable, off-duty benefits that come with Air Force life – a variety of useful base amenities, comfortable living quarters, and comprehensive facilities for sports and leisure activities.

Active, After-Duty Life

Although most US Air Force bases are located in scenic outdoor locations, each one is a city within itself. Virtually all bases have been designed to offer a variety of amenities which you’d find in urban life. Some of these include –

Swimming pools
Playgrounds
Bowling alleys
Restaurants
Beauty salons
Gyms
Fitness centers
Tax-free shopping
Communications centers
Medical centers
Schools
Mini hotels
Squash/Basketball/Volleyball courts
Football fields
A lot more.

On-Base Living Units

US Air Force bases are reputed to have the best living quarters among other military branches. For example, the individual units assigned to enlisted members is as good, if not better than, the best college dorms. Single-occupant, private rooms of these units are equipped with a full-sized refrigerator; attached bath; writing desk and computer. Alternatively, common rooms feature a large fully-equipped kitchen for cooking meals, big screen TV, and more. Insofar as, family housing, most feature multiple bedrooms and bathrooms; latest appliances; attractive interior décor; green-grassed backyards; and more.

When you live on US Air Force base, you are part of a community of caring, helpful and like-minded people, who’ll always be there to lend you and your family a helping hand. With an on-base environment and lifestyle such as this, chances are, you’ll be spending far more time on base than outside it.

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4 Magnetic Reasons To Join The Air Force

Ajay — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:24:02 +0000

4 Magnetic Reasons To Join The Air Force

If you put a value to all the benefits of a career in the US Air Force and add them up, you’ll surely arrive at one figure … priceless! After all, who could put a price to values the Air Force instills in their members, like self-esteem, courage, teamwork loyalty, and honor?

These are big reasons why so many people are choosing Air Force careers today. However, there are 4 other attractive reasons why people join the US Air Force, and while they may not be priceless or the only ones, they certainly make an Air Force career a magnetic option. Check these benefits and see if you can resist.

The Honor Of A Coveted Career

An Air Force career is held in high acclaim by society, in fact, many consider it to be the best career of all US Military branches. What’s more, Air Force careers are also perceived as glamorous, adventurous and highly rewarding. It is these perceptions that make Air Force careers so alluring.

The Value Of Education Support

Whether you pursue higher education during your term of duty, or sometime after, the US Air Force will provide you with substantial monetary support via the GI Bill to help you.

The Care To Keep You Healthy

The US Air Force will go out of the way to ensure all its personnel stay fit and healthy. This is why, the Air Force provides comprehensive healthcare on base, as well as in top private medical institutions.

Housing Aid To Live A Better Life

Comfort of its personnel is of paramount importance to the US Air Force. This is why it provides some of the most spacious, comfortable and well equipped housing units in the military. While on-base housing is free, generous housing allowances are offered to those who are entitled to live off base, and those who prefer to.

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Go From ‘Nobody’ To ‘Somebody’. An Air Force Pilot

Ajay — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:35:16 +0000

Go From ‘Nobody’ To ‘Somebody’. An Air Force Pilot

Ask ten people if they’d like to be a fighter pilot in the US Air Force and, chances are you’d get a resounding “Yes!” in reply. Then again, who could resist the opportunity to be one?

To be eligible for fighter pilot training in the US Air Force, there are some stringent requirements to meet, and stages to get through. You must also know becoming a fighter pilot takes more time than you’d think. Therefore, don’t believe anybody who tells you that you can become a pilot directly, and more so, a fighter pilot of the world-renowned, US Air Force.

Qualifications To Get You Going

To become a fighter pilot in the US Air Force, you’ll first need to be a qualified, ‘Commissioned Officer’ from an Air Force Academy; ROTC (Reserve Officer’s Training Corps); or an OCS (Officer Candidate School). However, prior to being commissioned, you may apply for Fighter Pilot Training. IF you are fortunate enough to be selected, you will need to undergo, what is referred to as Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT).

The Time Is Worth The Wait

On successful completion of UPT, it will take between 4 to 6 months to know whether you will be assigned duty as a fighter pilot, helicopter pilot or even a cargo pilot. At this stage, you will be required to fly different types of aircraft, a training at the end of which the air force will determine whether or not you qualify to be a fighter pilot, or a pilot suitable for other specific types of aircraft.

It will take a minimum of 2 years of pilot training to become a full-fledged fighter pilot. Although, two years may seem a long time to become one, the wait will be more than worth the time … especially if it takes you from being a “nobody” … to a “somebody”.

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Fly Higher In Life With Air Force Values

Ajay — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:59:45 +0000

Fly Higher In Life With Air Force Values

With the widespread perceptions of glamour, adventure, and prestige that people associate with air force careers, it comes as no surprise why the US Air Force is today, one of the most coveted places to be among all branches of the US Military.

In the US Air Force, you’ll be infused with some solid values that will serve you well, not just in your career but in your social life, too. These values are the hallmarks of all US Air Force servicemen and women, and what makes them outstanding citizens in society.

So, if you wish to fly higher in life … here are three of many other Air Force values that can get you there.

Dedication

As a member of the US Air Force, you’ll learn the true meaning of dedication … dedication to your country and people; dedication to the mission and cause; dedication to your superiors and co-workers; and importantly, dedication to your job.

Endeavor

As a member of the US Air Force, you’ll learn the importance of endeavor. The Air Force will give you every opportunity to further your career goals and acquire unique skills. Success here will depend on the manner in which you endeavor to reach these goals.

Self-esteem

As a member of the US Air Force, you’ll learn the power of self-esteem. By taking pride in what you do, in what you’ve learnt, and in what you’ve achieved, you’ll be proud of yourself and gain the confidence to meet any challenge whatsoever during your air force term of duty and throughout your civilian life.

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