Aerospace Studies
Careers and Benefits
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The vast majority of Air Force jobs do not involve flying at all. In the Civilian world, there are thousands of jobs and careers - doctors, lawyers, law enforcement officers, engineers, financial advisors, food service managers- the list is endless. For almost every civilian in the work force, there is an Air Force officer counterpart performing a similar job.
Careers for Air Force Officer
- Aviation
- Intelligence
- Space and Missile Operations
- Combat Systems
- Weather Service
- Acquisitions
- Nursing
- Engineering
- Communications
Benefits
Benefits of Being in Air Force ROTC
- Scholarship for tuition and books
- Monthly stipend while on scholarship or enrolled in Professional Officer Course
- ROTC classes count as academic credit toward the completion of most degrees
- Visits to the Unites States Air Force bases
- Orientation flights
Benefits of Being in the Air Force on Active Duty
- Advancement opportunities
- Competitive salary and allowances
- 100% tuition assistance toward advanced degree completion
- Retirement eligibility after 20 years
- 30 days leave with pay each year
- Medical and dental care
- Unlimited sick leave with full pay
- Officers' clubs, on-base swimming, golfing, bowling and tennis facilities