What 15 series mos would set you up best for the civilian sector?

2020-02-14T18:02:22-05:00

I'm thinking about reclassing to something in aviation because I like working on cars and other stuff. What would you say is the most useful aviation mos besides pilot (my eyes are terrible) for when I eventually transition to the civilian sector?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2020 6:19 PM

2020-02-14T18:19:01-05:00

The one you enjoy. 95% chance you don't work on helicopters when you retire/ETS.

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Feb 14 at 2020 6:43 PM

2020-02-14T18:43:20-05:00

COL Sid McManus might have a few thoughts here.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 14 at 2020 11:07 PM

2020-02-14T23:07:45-05:00

15D would be the best MOS to choose to directly get hired outside. Having the NDI certification is money!!

Response by SPC Vic Lusby made Feb 15 at 2020 8:32 AM

2020-02-15T08:32:43-05:00

Air frame sets you up fairly well, as well as crew chief, but definitely go to the school to get your licenses while still in

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 15 at 2020 4:30 PM

2020-02-15T16:30:25-05:00

You might want to look into ALSE.

Response by SFC Stephen P. made Feb 15 at 2020 4:58 PM

2020-02-15T16:58:13-05:00

15Q.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 17 at 2020 7:42 AM

2020-02-17T07:42:20-05:00

Get PRK and become a pilot. If not you really want to go into the guard as a 15T or 15U, get hired as a federal technician, get cross trained in all the backshops and go to NDI etc. This way as a technician you have access to learning it all. On the guard side get up on flight status.

Response by COL Sid McManus made Feb 18 at 2020 8:42 AM

2020-02-18T08:42:37-05:00

Robert, Vinnell Arabia Aviation has opportunities for 15T, 15R and 15Y supporting the Saudi Arabian National Guard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Find them on our website at http://www.vinnellarabia.com and apply on line.

Vinnell Arabia

Response by SSG William Edwards made Mar 3 at 2020 3:13 PM

2020-03-03T15:13:38-05:00

get your A&P before you leave 20-45 an hour for rotary wing

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 10 at 2020 3:13 AM

2020-04-10T03:13:17-04:00

COL Sid McManus is correct. Go general (15T 15R 15U) You will learn a lot more then a singular shop

Response by SSG Hugh G. Rection made Apr 13 at 2020 9:41 PM

2020-04-13T21:41:57-04:00

Go Prop & Rotor Shop and get your NDI certification. Civilian Certification for this is so stringent bc of the amount of experience required, you would literally have to NDI 8 hours a day, everyday for almost 2 years!