How can I make a smooth transition from the Military to the civilian world?
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First, take advantage of your military transition center.  They should have excellent programs that cover resume writing and interview workshops.  They'll help translate all those military terms into ideas that can be understood by civilians.  I don't know your job specialty but try to find similar positions in the job market (if you like what you're doing).  In general, you should have excellent communication skills, strong understanding and ability to work with teams, and the ability to adapt and shift directions when needed.  It can be a bit overwhelming at times especially moving to the opposite coast but stay positive.  Try to find a friend or family member near the area you are moving to while you get on your feet.  Best of luck!
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You don't "leave" the service with a commercial pilots certificate. You would have to take the exams (written, oral & flight) to convert the military certificates to civilian ones.\n\nIf you simply want to fly for an airline, do not join the Air Force as a means to that end. Do it if you want to serve your country but don't think of it simply as a way to get "free flight training" so you can become an airline pilot.\n\nIn all reality, it's not truly "free" and the openings for military aviators are fewer and more competitive than they have ever been. If you somehow manage to even get accepted into the service as a pilot candidate and make it through flight school, you will be committed for a dedade or more. You could also get killed in the line of duty.\n\nIn decades past, the major airlines drew almost exculsively from former military pilots. Former military pilots either dominated the hiring boards or they would recommend their friends who were getting out of the service and looking into airline careers. This big "squadron buddy" network was how the majority of pilots got hired.\n\nThat is not the case today. For several years now the airlines have been increasingly hiring pilots from a civilian background. According to statistics compiled from Air Inc http://www.jet-jobs.com , about 65% of new hires are civilian. This is partly the result of a smaller pool of military pilots available to the airlines than in decades past and the increase in the number of civilian trained pilots with previous jet and airline experience. Almost all the regionals now fly jets, many that go higher or are more advanced than mainline aircraft. Additionally, most pilots looking to move onto a major carrier will have several times over the amount of flight experience as a military aviator because of their regional job.\n\nGo to the forums at http://forums.military.com/ and you will find out all you want to know about being a military aviator.
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check out the details of what you want to do and don't get into nothing that you aren't comfortable with the getting out process.\n\nthat seems to be what's missing!
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Join the Air Force...\n\nAIRBORNE LEADS THE WAY!
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Dear Friend,\n\nTry working for a company in your country with international offices.  Once your prove yourself to the brass, seek a transfer.  That may be the easiest way to transition from one country to another.\n\nYour Friend,\nFrancesois
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the best way (and the simplest) is to go to the nearest US Military Base and then go to the Civillian Personnel Office (CPO). This way you cut out a lot of red tape and you can see a listing of current job openings. You also can receive the proper forms to fill out.
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US Air Force Basic Training is perhaps the easiest of all of the services. Just keep your nose clean, do what is asked and you will do fine. Physical Training is part of it, but you will have help along the way. They don't expect you to run two miles in 15 minutes, but they do have a standard to go by and to pass you must pass you physical fitness test. Just tell yourself you can do it and you will.\n Basic is a mind game, in that they are trying to get you out of thinking like a civilian and more like a soldier. It is not brainwashing! Basically just changing your thought process to follow orders and work under pressure.\n You will have harassment, but everybody does. If you feel you are being singled out, you can report it. Also the males are educated against harassment, but some of the few think of themselves as a ladies man.\n  If you do join and are lucky enough to pick you job, try for something in computers or maintenance. If you do it long enough in the service, you have the chance to become certified in the real world and can get a great paying job in the future. Just remember, keep your nose clean and an open mind and you will do great. Good Luck!
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Get a job?\njoin the military?
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your choices?? \n\nAir Force= land\n\nNavy= some land, mostly water\n\nAsk yourself do you wanna be on the tip of the spear or in the rear with the gear?\nOn the tip being Navy, in the rear being Air Force.\n\nand as for getting paid in the civilian world? if you have your \nA & P license then youll get paid very well after the military. if you dont have this, you stand a chance of not getting hired at all.
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Feeling trapped is a common reason for re-enlistment. But that's also pretty much a commitment to be a lifer. You've got a family to support.  Is his carreer going well?  If he's got something that will hold him back (NJP's, weight/physical problems) from picking up Staff with in the 12 year time frame, do you want to invest that much time in the military only to be denied reinlistment down the road?  Does he have job skills that can help him in the civilian world?  It's not as scary as it seems, but when you are used to guaranteed pay and health benefits it's intimidating.  This is something you two need to decide for yourselves, since you know your situation better than any of us.  But don't be afraid of change, if you decide to get out.  And if you stay in, just make sure your career is on the right track and you'll keep moving up.
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in military you are to do as you are told.. in civilian world you can raise your hand and ask or opose to the situation..\n\nThat's just as basic as it can be.. ;o)
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If you don't want to have to do anything the military is about, join the peace corps.  No branch will wait on you hand and foot, like you seem to expect.
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Try joining the military services, especially the National Guard
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try the post office. you usually will have to take a test to get on, but afterwards they will teach/train you how to do the job and even if you do not start off with your "40k", you will have great benefits. now it is not perfect, like for instance you may have to start off working the nightshift, but hey i have'nt foud a perfect job yet. try a temporary job at the post office to see if  you will like that type of work. not everybody does. good luck friend.
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Go to a bar that is outside a military base.\n\nDo some volunteer work at your local police station.  Sometimes, you can volunteer to get drunk at the station so they can pratice giving the roadside sobriety tests.  Sounds like fun- if it's true!
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Join the Army.  Jumping from Airplanes is fun.
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I'm not sure of the exact steps. But you might want to talk to a Navy recruiter. I had several people I worked with enter the Navy medical corps and they were not citizens yet. They were refugees from Africa. But by entering the military they were able to have their citizenship sped up.