Posted on Feb 10, 2019
What are some high paying jobs in the civilian world that will connect with the MOS 15T?
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15T: UH-60 Helicopter Repairer
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WO1 (Join to see) - You know what, you're absolutely right. Also, think about the flight benefits. Also as you become more senior then you get paid very well and you still get to pick and choose. I know many FAs that work only a couple days a month and still make good money. Plus, everyone that signs up for the Red mastercard or whatever they are pushing and gets approved puts another $50 in the FAs pocket. I just found out some first year FAs at AA earned over 100K in just credit card signups alone.
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I expect you gained much experience as a UH-60 (Blackhawk) Repairer in your military experience.
1. If you are well-skilled at repairing helicopters, their are contractor roles in repairing other flying systems such as NASA and those contractors with successful bids for follow-on-helicopters. Those could be very high paying. Generally the contractor role is more lucrative.
As in many areas, highest pay for least job security tends to be the way things progress. Depending on your risk tolerance this could be a path.
2. Similarly, training the trainer can be a lucrative path - requires good organization and communicative skills which you may possess. Similarly getting with one of the big contractor firms through a follow-on helicopter contact is an option.
3. Foreign Military Service contracts can be incredibly lucrative but require you to spend time overseas. Saudi Arabia has a long-term relationship with us. Israel does to but they tend to grow their own [I worked with the IAF on a USAF FMS contact part time from 1994 to 1997].
4. Contracting out to a foreign nation such as India, Australia and other nations with helicopter fleets that are expanding could make sense.
Thank you, my friend LTC Stephan Porter for mentioning me.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs Lt Col Charlie Brown CW5 Jack Cardwell
I expect you gained much experience as a UH-60 (Blackhawk) Repairer in your military experience.
1. If you are well-skilled at repairing helicopters, their are contractor roles in repairing other flying systems such as NASA and those contractors with successful bids for follow-on-helicopters. Those could be very high paying. Generally the contractor role is more lucrative.
As in many areas, highest pay for least job security tends to be the way things progress. Depending on your risk tolerance this could be a path.
2. Similarly, training the trainer can be a lucrative path - requires good organization and communicative skills which you may possess. Similarly getting with one of the big contractor firms through a follow-on helicopter contact is an option.
3. Foreign Military Service contracts can be incredibly lucrative but require you to spend time overseas. Saudi Arabia has a long-term relationship with us. Israel does to but they tend to grow their own [I worked with the IAF on a USAF FMS contact part time from 1994 to 1997].
4. Contracting out to a foreign nation such as India, Australia and other nations with helicopter fleets that are expanding could make sense.
Thank you, my friend LTC Stephan Porter for mentioning me.
FYI COL Mikel J. Burroughs Lt Col Charlie Brown CW5 Jack Cardwell
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Maintenance technician, A&P, truck mechanic. Oh and everyone that sees army on a resume skips past PhD and then sees a future janitor.
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I would look at a federal contractor in aviation like Boeing or look into the business lines that manufacture!
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Google just had Super Bowl commercial about this. Type in your MOS and search for comparable civilian jobs.
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For flight paramedic you should consider:
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-become-a-flight-medic-what-steps-do-i-take-from-here
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-can-i-become-a-flight-medic-what-steps-do-i-take-from-here
How can I become a flight medic? What steps do I take from here? | RallyPoint
I'm a spc medic in korea with 7 months left here and 2 1/2 years left in. I'm considering reenlistment but only if I can land a spot as a flight medic. I previously went through paramedic school right before enlisting but fell short before graduation due to lack of time to complete my internship. I still have the knowledge and I really want to actually achieve my paramedic certification and work on a bird. What steps do I take from here?Side...
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I heard 68W Ait school is very demanding and the tests are very hard. Can you confirm that? If not no big deal
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SGT Joseph Schmalzel
How would a Ltc. know anything about what a 67T or a 15T does? You sit in an office hence officer. We carry a 50 pound tool box all over a flight line racking up enough miles to burn the souls off boots before the leather is broken in.
Look if you need a ride nothing is safer than a Army helicopter. Just enjoy it. We wrench to keep it in the air.
We sign our name in blood in AIT. Not a lot of MOS's do that.
Not being disrespectful but even pilots don't know what we are doing. Run into one of us who becomes a pilot and get ready for 2 things. Damage control and 1 blocks.
Flight medic is a route. But, 250K a year to man a machine gun from a flying machine sounds better than sticking IV's while fighting G forces.
Look if you need a ride nothing is safer than a Army helicopter. Just enjoy it. We wrench to keep it in the air.
We sign our name in blood in AIT. Not a lot of MOS's do that.
Not being disrespectful but even pilots don't know what we are doing. Run into one of us who becomes a pilot and get ready for 2 things. Damage control and 1 blocks.
Flight medic is a route. But, 250K a year to man a machine gun from a flying machine sounds better than sticking IV's while fighting G forces.
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LTC Stephan Porter
Well, SGT Joseph Schmalzel, you don’t know me or what I know and who I’ve shared blood, sweat and tears with.
No service should be discounted as you have in this post. All honorable service has a need whether pulling a trigger, fixing an aircraft, or saving a life in the back of a MEDEVAC.
Everyone wants to complain about the medics until they need one. You obviously don’t know what a flight paramedic does or why we created the MOS. Why do you think Medics have more decorations for heroism brother!?
I’ve walked the line with my medics and taken care of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. I have not just “sat in an office” over my career; even last year after two years after being a LTC, I volunteered to take a small team and traverse all of CENTCOM to help fix issues with medical units all over the AOR. I could have coasted to my retirement over the last 10 years, but I’m passionate about making sure our tactical medical force is ready and equipped to Conserve the Fighting Strength. I am proud of being positions to provide the “tools” the doctors, nurses, PAs l, and the flight medics what they need to save the lives of even those like you that are ungrateful, uncaring and ignorant of what they sacrificed and do!
You don’t know me, what I’ve done and what I know, but thanks for your service!
May God bless you!
No service should be discounted as you have in this post. All honorable service has a need whether pulling a trigger, fixing an aircraft, or saving a life in the back of a MEDEVAC.
Everyone wants to complain about the medics until they need one. You obviously don’t know what a flight paramedic does or why we created the MOS. Why do you think Medics have more decorations for heroism brother!?
I’ve walked the line with my medics and taken care of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. I have not just “sat in an office” over my career; even last year after two years after being a LTC, I volunteered to take a small team and traverse all of CENTCOM to help fix issues with medical units all over the AOR. I could have coasted to my retirement over the last 10 years, but I’m passionate about making sure our tactical medical force is ready and equipped to Conserve the Fighting Strength. I am proud of being positions to provide the “tools” the doctors, nurses, PAs l, and the flight medics what they need to save the lives of even those like you that are ungrateful, uncaring and ignorant of what they sacrificed and do!
You don’t know me, what I’ve done and what I know, but thanks for your service!
May God bless you!
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CCAD C.orpus C.hristi A.rmy D.epot
Corpus Christi, Texas Yes, they screw up at least twice annually... SOF messages, ASAM's, etc. But, it's not always the facility, usually some dumbass in a backshop.
Corpus Christi, Texas Yes, they screw up at least twice annually... SOF messages, ASAM's, etc. But, it's not always the facility, usually some dumbass in a backshop.
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SGT Joseph Schmalzel
Like torque wrenches left at a setting for so long they have rusted in place. Hey we been doing it that way for 20 years.
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Keep in mind that most civilian manufacturing facilities go through the same types of audits that are very similar to the ones in military aviation. That is solid experience. If you are certified as a quality assurance rep (not sure of the Army lingo) that would be a big plus on your resume.
I took my experience in aviation maintenance plus some training in Continuous Improvement techniques and parlayed that into a decent career in manufacturing after retiring. Make the most of the time you have left and find ways to let the military pad your resume.
Scour the hiring sites and look for the qualifications that employers are looking for. There are probably very few jobs working on Blackhawks out there, but there are plenty that involve interpreting schematics, use of calibrated instruments, etc.,
And most importantly: don't expect to walk in as a supervisor at a company that already has a large amount of 15-25 year employees. Get your foot in the door and show them what you are capable of.
I took my experience in aviation maintenance plus some training in Continuous Improvement techniques and parlayed that into a decent career in manufacturing after retiring. Make the most of the time you have left and find ways to let the military pad your resume.
Scour the hiring sites and look for the qualifications that employers are looking for. There are probably very few jobs working on Blackhawks out there, but there are plenty that involve interpreting schematics, use of calibrated instruments, etc.,
And most importantly: don't expect to walk in as a supervisor at a company that already has a large amount of 15-25 year employees. Get your foot in the door and show them what you are capable of.
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