Is an electrician career good?

[IHATEINDIANS]

I'm planning to join the military, probably Navy or Air Force. I would like a job related to electronics/tech since I already know a decent bit and it seems like an interesting non combat field.

Assuming these skills translate after well, is a career in electronics good? I find varying information online. I am very unknowledgeable on careers.

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

Assuming you are in America then you should check up on Military websites. This would come under Engineering Corps probably. United States Army Corps of Engineers or some like that

 

[wsada]

If you got what it takes yup!!

 

[IHATEINDIANS]

Assuming you are in America then you should check up on Military websites. This would come under Engineering Corps probably. United States Army Corps of Engineers or some like that

True. I am still looking into the different branches.

But I mostly meant after my time there. Is it a solid long term career or is am I better off trying for something else?

 

[Jason Voorhees]

Yeah honestly it can be a solid career, especially if you're into tech stuff already. The Navy or Air Force have a bunch of electronics related jobs working on aircraft systems, comms, radar stuff like that. It’s non-combat, hands-on and you can learn skills that can transfer to civilian jobs later.

Ir pays okay, it's always in demand, and you can build a stable career without needing a 4-year degree plys you can get extra certs while you’re in that’ll help after but tje problem is not all military training lines up 1:1 with civilian jobs like being an aircraft tech in the military doesn’t automatically make you certified to work on commercial planes. And sometimes the work is repetitive or physically demanding. But if you like working with your hands and solving tech problems it is definitely worth considering

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

True. I am still looking into the different branches.

But I mostly meant after my time there. Is it a solid long term career or is am I better off trying for something else?

You do need to do apprenticeship and tgen work towards getting a license. If you get it you are solid.

But but but. Are you willing to do it after service ? Because you wont be the same 21 year old anymore and that could work against you

 

[IHATEINDIANS]

Yeah honestly it can be a solid career, especially if you're into tech stuff already. The Navy or Air Force have a bunch of electronics related jobs working on aircraft systems, comms, radar stuff like that. It’s non-combat, hands-on and you can learn skills that can transfer to civilian jobs later.

Ir pays okay, it's always in demand, and you can build a stable career without needing a 4-year degree plys you can get extra certs while you’re in that’ll help after but tje problem is not all military training lines up 1:1 with civilian jobs like being an aircraft tech in the military doesn’t automatically make you certified to work on commercial planes. And sometimes the work is repetitive or physically demanding. But if you like working with your hands and solving tech problems it is definitely worth considering

thanks brah exactly what i was looking for

 

[IHATEINDIANS]

You do need to do apprenticeship and tgen work towards getting a license. If you get it you are solid.

But but but. Are you willing to do it after service ? Because you wont be the same 21 year old anymore and that could work against you

I think so. I've always had an interest in electronics and it seems fairly practical and useful especially nowadays. But I guess I will have to see in the future if I still do.

 

[loyolaxavvierretard]

I think so. I've always had an interest in electronics and it seems fairly practical and useful especially nowadays. But I guess I will have to see in the future if I still do.

You never know how long your service lasts in the Army Corps. So take that in mind too. If you are genuinely interested then very few things can srop you

 

[Gonthar]

I'm planning to join the military, probably Navy or Air Force. I would like a job related to electronics/tech since I already know a decent bit and it seems like an interesting non combat field.

Assuming these skills translate after well, is a career in electronics good? I find varying information online. I am very unknowledgeable on careers.

I don't know, but there are like tons of clips on the gore sites with Indians getting electrocuted, very risky to work with electricity there...

 

[IHATEINDIANS]

I don't know, but there are like tons of clips on the gore sites with Indians getting electrocuted, very risky to work with electricity there...

It's even risky to eat and drink water there too.