Picking your Airforce Career Field (AFSC) from Start to Finish
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Well I appreciate the straightforward nature of this video. Don’t complain over something you really do have control over. Simple. Thanks !!
SN: Ever thought about being a recruiter ? Or train them ? Lol
It has crossed my mind lol opportunity may come down the road. Thank you for the feedback Kenya!
Thanks for this advice!
So basically the jobs that you list with your recruiter don't mean anything? It's the list of jobs at MEPs that actually matter?
Thank you! Your video was informative and motivating. Currently working on my physical requirements and studying the ASVAB handbook. Really nervous about enlisiting so I'm preparing as much as I can to give myself the best outcome.
Awesome! Proud of u. I've been there with the nervousness. Dont worry. Hmu in Instagram or snapchat if u have more questions!
Very helpful video, thank you!!
Thank you than you thank YOU!!! Single mom of three, age 31 in the enlistment process. This video makes me feel more empowered in one of the difficult discussion parts. You are an 😇
I gotchu!
Omg 😮 so sorry boo I’m just now seeing this🤦🏾♀️. So far the process has been pretty smooth. Slow but smooth. I ordered a book took ASVAB and scored 76. The Air Force was the only branch that didn’t require giving up custody of kids which made it my only option. I had to get waived for having dependents, and two other things 🙄. As Mr. Isiah said in this video the ASVAB score is even more important for someone who needs multiple waivers. I still qualify for a decent amount of Job’s. I feel like they really want me to be a mechanic though lol. I have MEPs this week which will probably give me a shorter list of jobs that I qualify for.
Soooo if you want to do it start studying now. Select a date that you plan to be ready to go take the pretest. By the time I finally leave for basic it’ll probably be a whole year from the date I started the process🤨
Tieshia Lewis. I hope this finds you at a good time(Whole month later). I’m like the elderly with social media
Hum 🤔 I’m sorry to hear that. Retraining... seems like that wouldn’t be the only way to come in. Did they give you the option of coming in fresh? maybe try another recruiter. Those waivers can be a lot of work for them. My understanding is that it’s much easier for them to grab people straight out of high school with less/no baggage. I did show up with all my paperwork in hand as well. Birth certificates, doc records, driving records, transcripts, etc. (ready)🤓lol.
Omg I want to join I was told single parents couldn’t please let me know the process
Well... you were speaking to me as well. My recruiter told me security forces and finance... 🙄 I will be retaking the asvab!! Being out of high school for 7yrs is no joke lol but this video helped me to wake up!
Now work!
5 years and 2 kids and I'm finally getting around to my goal! For sure it is a eye opener.
you are goals !!!
Yeah my I don’t know if other people going through the AF enlistment process but I was forced to list 10 jobs 2 in General Aptitude(which I’m praying they don’t put me in because it’s a random job). I worked my ass off to get a 92 asvab score when I previously scored a 35. I’m just praying I get one of my rope choices🙏🏽
Tony Crockett what did you use to study?
Nice vid nice 👍🏾
Ray thank you so much for this video a lot of good information on it my son that is wanting to join the Air Force wants security force job only he was told by the recruiters even if he qualifies for security forces and he is in the DEP program if you list 10 jobs if one of the jobs comes up he would need to take it even if it wasn’t security forces he would not be able to wait for it this video that you did was quite a while agoI don’t know if the recruiters are just saying this
It depends on your recruiter, some recruiters are cool and will allow you to stay in dep to wait for an opening in the job you want and some recruiters just want to fill numbers and tell you have to take what you get or get a dep discharge. A recruiter cannot force you into any job, if someone is dead set on one job ask your recruiter first and see if they would allow you to stay in dep for a few months to get the job you want. If the recruiter is an ass about it, find a new recruiter. They are usually always looking for security forces jobs though so it shouldn’t be that hard to get a recruiter to agree to allowing him to wait a few months if needed
Andrew Piron Thank you for the good information appreciate you giving me your wisdom and knowledge thank you God bless
My situation was/is alot similar to this girls. Multiple recruiters tried to tell me that " the air force only have high demands for security forces at the moment" and that if im not listin sf on my list then not to bother joinin at all. I got pretty upset over that statement not gonna lie lol well what im tryin to get at is ive had my eyes set on something medical and the recruiters straight up told me that they're not lookin for anythin medical rn is that also a lot of shit or is it really not needed atm? Sorry for the long comment lol subscribed btw great content. Aim high!
I've made several videos on this. Keep in mind that u have to go thru a recruiter to join so playing dumb sometimes is necessary lol they cant make u list anything. U will most likely make your list of jobs at meps after u swear in and your recruiter wont even be there. List the jobs u qualify for and u would like to have. Remember u aren't guaranteed any job but u can cross train letter that's why u should do a 4 year contract so u can cross train earlier
*FUCK A LONG VIDEO BROTHER!!* the information your giving here is extremely important to know!! I realize most watching this are ADDHD teenagers that have the attention span of a dog. But some of us older enlistees know what the real world is n that we need to have a plan for this!! *THANK YOU!!*
Hello Raymond,
Great content man. Thank you.
I took the APT test as I want to join the Army Reserve, and now my recruiter does not want to show me which jobs I could potentially qualify for. He says that since my percentile was 75, I would most likely qualify for most jobs. He wants me to take the ASVAB, but since I don't know which jobs are available in my area, how can I know what score to shoot for?
I feel like he doesn't want me to see what jobs I can really get so that I can choose from a list that he wants me to choose.
Any advice?
Super helpful bro thank you! My recruiter is telling me I have to list 8 jobs minimum and then 2 aptitude areas, so that's bs?? My only concern moving forward is the possibility of being put into an open aptitude. (btw got an 85 AFQT) Also, my recruiter keeps saying the farthest we want to go is the end of August before I ship out. Idk why the rush... any advice on this would be appreciated.
Essentially I am okay as long as I can get one of my top 10 listed jobs, and I'm also wondering if my recruiter is creating a false deadline (end of August)
FYI my top 8 will all be 1alpha jobs - are those unlikely to open?
Noah Warren what ended up happening?
Brisani Ashley He gave me an open mechanical contract and I signed it. Looking back, I would have asked to wait for one of my jobs to come through. Currently in air transportation 2t2x1
Hey brother I'm in a bit of a struggle with my enlistment and would appreciate some advice. I want to go security forces because I want to leverage it into a career in federal law enforcement. I'm going reserves/guard for schooling purposes but the problem is they are apparently full for that job at the base nearest to me and the next one it 3 hrs away. The army would be closer but I don't know if I want that. Or he said I can wait a year for it to come available. What do you think?? Thank you.
The proof of desire is pursuit. How badly do u want what u want? Dont settle for what's available because what u want requires patience.
Raymond Isiah thank you I appreciate it! I think I'm gonna tough out the 3hr commute until the closer base opens up
in your top 10 job choices, do you have to put the category of the job you want or be more specific?
I'm going in open-electrical as more than half the jobs on my list were in the electrical aptitude. How was the process of picking jobs in BMT? What jobs were available to you from your experience?
The same that I got at meps were available in bmt. Mirror like process
What is a good resource to find out what each job is all about ? Is the airforce website good or is there a website that goes into depth into all careers?
My recruiter told me I won't fill out my job list at MEPS but I will swear in, they'll print all they jobs you qualify for, then within 48 hrs you meet with your recruiter to do your list.
Where can I see a list of all careers in the military? And what is a score to have good career options?
How did you study ? Did you get the asvab for dummies book or any other resources ?
Question. My first choice is security forces out of 10 choices. Can I wait until I get security forces? Whatever other 9 jobs I put in cuz I have to but I’m only interested in the security forces. Can wait for SF out of other 9jobs that are listed, even if other 9 jobs and one of them is open I don’t want it I only security forces. Can I wait that’s what I’m asking.
Aye man your videos are really helpful. If I were to join I’d be going in on a grade 2 waiver due to a criminal charge. My recruiter is telling me that since I’m coming in on a waiver I can’t do anything that requires a security clearance and that they would put me in a job where they “need” me, which seems to be mechanical. But I know I don’t want to do anything that’s mechanical bc I hear it’s basically a shitty job. I would much rather do something inside behind a desk. I know my situation is a unique one, but I’m really trying to better my life w the airforce. Do I really not have an option of jobs due to coming in on a waiver? Any kind of feedback would be great man I appreciate it.
Would it make sense to go in on an open Admin? That way I at least know I’m getting a job in admin?
I would recommend u do that. Pick an open category that has the least desired jobs contained in it. A waiver of your kind would have limitations but realize that there are alot of jobs that dont require a clearance. U still have options. Also u can still cross train once you're in. Get your foot in the door and make quality decisions while you're in.
Raymond Isiah thank you for the reply. Gotta a lot of work to do.
I love your videos. You are super informative. Are there study guides, what’s the best way to study? How can I find out what job is best for me?
Thank you! And yes. I find the best way to study is to first know where u are weak and then begin rebuilding your foundation in that area
great vid, had a question regarding the asvab, does ur score ever expire? like is ur score valid for a certain length of time?
it’s valid for 2 years
Is Cyber Surety and Cyber system operations good jobs in the air force? Great videos, thumbs up!
Cruel TV I was looking into the same jobs actually
I'm thinking I won't get Cyber Systems operations because it seems common, especially for computer AFSCs.
I got a mediocre score of 56 on my ASVAB bc I’m trash at math. But I did get a 70 on my electrical section, am I gonna have a lotta job options?
U will have quite a few just know that any low score does limit u over all.
Do they tell you how many hours you work in those list of jobs before you choose that job? I want a job where the hours are not to long hopefully they tell me what the hours are like before I choose.
Hey, im currently a freshman college student but want to join the air force. Will i be able to join? What would likely happen to my college credits?
Yes u can join. They will usually carry over with u to the air force and possibly get u extra rank upon graduation of bmt. Not much else tho
Can you keep your current job when you reenlist? Im going to do a 4 year so if I need to cross train to get the job I want
After 36 months that is, if I dont already get my preferred position.
I wish I asked for my jobs choices at mep😑 I got a 70
Hey if I got a misdemeanor expunged from my record should I Mention that’ on any applications ? And why’ do they care about my credit score ?
She Woke92 credit scores are what keep you from intel and security.
I’m in the dep program. I made my list of 10. It’s taking forever for me to receive an AFSC. I just want a ship date. How long did you have to wait?
Cleora Aleise it can take along time sometimes. Some people wait 1 months- others wait 8
I just got 3F5X1 as my job.. is that good?
I have a question. My son is currently in BMT next week will be week 6. They just gave him orders for where he'll go to tech school and his job, which is Ground transportation. I'm concerned that he'll be going to drive in a combat zone. They told him he'll be working closely with the Army. He's joined the Airforce. Need I be concerned. He told me that was a job choice, but a bottom choice not a Top choice. Concerned mom
I was trying to get that Podcast about, Is this a good time to join military with Trump in office
He went in to Recruiters Office on several occasions without me. He signed a open mechanical contract.
Ok so a couple of things. Yes it's a great chance he could possibly deploy and or work closely with other branches not just the army. It's the nature of the military. If he wanted to join the military it wont matter who is president honestly. Iam currently deployed in the middle east. (Its 3:07 here). I understand where and why you would be concerned but its alot safer than you think. Your son will be fine ma'am. We will take care of him! If you would like to chat more please contact me on any social media platform you have. I'll gladly answer your questions 🙂
Thank you for your quick response, it's not what I wanted to hear, but I need to know the truth. Thank you again. I stay online googling trying to get information.
Google doesn't cover half as much as experience does lol but yea alot of things are outside out his yours and my control but again he wont be and isnt alone. Lmk if u have any more questions
Hey I’m joining the Navy! I wonder if your still willing to give advice about the beginning. (recruiter process)
Check the links in the description
@@RaymondIsiah how do I connect with you? Is there a link for like google meet that I’m missing or do I need to download squareup?
I'll call u in a sec
I want to be an airman fire fighter
I plan on possibly joining but I’m getting married soon and plan on bringing my spouse with me , I just want a job with a really short tech school so she can move in with me as quick as possible
Where and how is the best way I can study for the ASVAB
I recently bought a book off Amazon from Kaplan. You should consider checking it out
Just download an ASVAB app, or study on quizlet
So you can avoid open?I was told by multiple people you had to put which open you want and if a job comes up on list you have to go with it.
Love your last name lol. And you heard right. U dont have to put the open category your recruiter wants u to tho.
@@RaymondIsiah thank you, I wish it was my real last name. I really would hate to leave a service job to do bootcamp to end up in services haha.
Switched from open mechanical jan 30th to open general jan 2 I feared a mechanical job for my life 😂
+Dorien uchiha lol I feel that
Raymond Isiah How do I study for the asvab?
I’m thinking about a mechanical job would that be a bad choice? Just wondering
I am trying to get into an admin career field and when I asked about this on reddit r/AirForce, I got a lot of rude/condescending replies. I was told that 99% of recruiters will discharge you from DEP if you don’t take any of the jobs they offer you. Is this true?
If I go open admin, wouldn’t I get an admin job anyway? On Reddit there is a lot of hate towards people like me who want these types of jobs. I got called “entitled and selfish”.
Stay off reddit lol everything u just told me from reddit is wrong. You arent required to list anything. Recruiter tells u to list. They can only say how many jobs to list. Admin jobs are great especially for members with families. Dm me if youd like to chat more!
How hard is it to be a fireman in the air force
I got 75% on the practice. How do I practice for the asvab?
Not sure what u mean
So open electronic is not bad?
That’s what I’m curious about
Do you get to see your job choices before you swear in?
Yep. Right after I was told I passed meps
Oh okay, I was recently watched a video were a enlisted Airmen had to retrain for to Pest Management after already having a job as HVAC. Can you be forced to retrain or take another job other? @@RaymondIsiah
Where can I get tutoring? So I can score good on the asvab
Just look for a normal tutor and tell them th subject u need to improve on. Just hire a normal academic tutor. Maybe check out Facebook market, LinkedIn, Twitter, or Google
Okay thank you
So it don't matter what 10 jobs you put down just the ones you want not the ones they tell you
Should I study for the ASVAB before I even contact a recruiter?
It wouldn't hurt. You can take practice tests @ 4tests.com/asvab
@@vitosantigem9670 Thank you:). The other question I had is will I know 100% what job I get before I go to basic. What if I really only want one job out of the 10 I put down?
what does a 96 on the PiCat mean if I didn't study...?
Nothing if u fail the confirmation test at meps
What is living in the Air Force like? All I want is to work spend time with my wife go to the gym and play Xbox does that sound doable
Mane that's exactly the life most individuals live lol I work 730 to 430 m-f with an hour lunch. Very normal schedule. I workout on my own and gave plenty of time to myself. Some career fields work less hours. Your ambitions are easily attainable. Watch my day in the life vlog
whats wrong with security forces your opinion ?
Raymond Isiah dually noted. Besides the obvious getting blown up and whatnot. Respect ✊🏼
Raymond Isiah in
Does this count for those who are joining as an officer?
Nah. Officers would have a different process
@@RaymondIsiah would you happen to have any insight of the procedure? From my research, it seems to be a limited, specific pool of jobs. Ones I would consider out of my degree or experience.
Yo, I killed the test and qualify for everything. What should I do?
What do you like to do?
@@vitosantigem9670 not work 14 hours a day
During the job listing process, will they tell you which jobs qualify you for a signing bonus and how much those signing bonuses are?
Probably not. Bonuses are usually tied with jobs noone wants or jobs that alot of people fail put of in tech school. Linguist is definitely a job that has one.
Why does it sound like security forces is not a good job
It's not a bad job if you want to work Law Enforcement in the future. If you don't see law enforcement in your future then i would try to get into something else that you are more interested in.