LastTraintoMem
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You make some good points about MX. All I have to say though; you are not a true Memphian until you have been robbed at gunpoint......in your own front yard! Welcome to Memphis!!!!:guns:
good job with aviation degree and...?
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awf
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You can always get a job at a bank as a teller or personal banker. Just trump up any customer service and sales experience you have from part time jobs etc. Then when you get an interview be overly animated, assertive, and outgoing so much so that you feel like your putting on a show. We bank managers eat that stuff up. If you make us think you can land us at least one new checking account a day we'll hire you on the spot. The jobs are plentiful and the pay is liveable. It's an unforgiving job though and the burn out rate is about 5 years. It could pay the bills until things turn around though.
side note: we don't care what your degree is in as a matter of fact a lot of bank officers/VP's don't even have college degrees. (myself included)
skidz
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I have aviation degree too, and I don't have a darnest clue about what could I possibly do with it once out of military. It would be useful in getting an airline job or some other kind of flying job, but I am also debating whether to get another Bachelor's in something else or stick with the aviation and get a Master's in aviation...or even Master's in something else.
greaper007
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I think leadership experience in the army along with a bachelors degree will get your foot in the door for lots of jobs. I have a friend who has a philosophy degree and spent 4 years in the marines who is now working in management for a large supermarket chain.
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greaper007
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I'm in the *cough, cough* Navy btw
Terribly sorry, don't know where I got army from. In that case my uncle is a former navy helo pilot. He's now working in management at GE, he has a degree in geology. Between his retirement and his salary I think he's making well into the six figures.
That's absolutely true. Companies spend a lot of money to recruiters to get former Army leaders. The degree is largely irrelevant as long as you have one. They really want the leadership, ability to work under stress, independence, and work ethic they expect comes from the military.
TwinsFanPilot
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You would be surprised. An aviation degree is a DEGREE. There is a lot of entry level jobs in sales that just require a degree. Once your in its like anything else you gain experience and can make more moves then.
pfcwintergreen
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Although it's not aviation related, have you considered finding a job in the IT field? I couldn't find a job after graduating with a Bachelors in Philosophy (no big surprise there 
), and figured I'd give it a shot.
I didn't have much experience other than being that "go-to" computer guy for family/friends, but I was able to find an entry level help desk job for a large bank making $17/hour. (In fact, most people that got hired into this same position had very basic PC skills, but they knew how to answer a phone and provide decent customer service) Several years later, I'm now working in an engineering department making an excellent salary.
The IT industry is ripe with contracting companies that will find you a job for a cut of your hourly wage. I started out this way, as did most of my co-workers. We worked for about 6 months, and if we performed well, then were hired on permanantly by the company we were contracted out to. If not, you pick up another contract. You may wanna take a look into it.
On a side note: I've known several people over the years that have done this type of work for aviation companies, such as Boeing and Northrup -- even Flight Safety Academy.
), and figured I'd give it a shot. I didn't have much experience other than being that "go-to" computer guy for family/friends, but I was able to find an entry level help desk job for a large bank making $17/hour. (In fact, most people that got hired into this same position had very basic PC skills, but they knew how to answer a phone and provide decent customer service) Several years later, I'm now working in an engineering department making an excellent salary.
The IT industry is ripe with contracting companies that will find you a job for a cut of your hourly wage. I started out this way, as did most of my co-workers. We worked for about 6 months, and if we performed well, then were hired on permanantly by the company we were contracted out to. If not, you pick up another contract. You may wanna take a look into it.
On a side note: I've known several people over the years that have done this type of work for aviation companies, such as Boeing and Northrup -- even Flight Safety Academy.
greaper007
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Although it's not aviation related, have you considered finding a job in the IT field? I couldn't find a job after graduating with a Bachelors in Philosophy (no big surprise there
I didn't have much experience other than being that "go-to" computer guy for family/friends, but I was able to find an entry level help desk job for a large bank making $17/hour. (In fact, most people that got hired into this same position had very basic PC skills, but they knew how to answer a phone and provide decent customer service) Several years later, I'm now working in an engineering department making an excellent salary.
The IT industry is ripe with contracting companies that will find you a job for a cut of your hourly wage. I started out this way, as did most of my co-workers. We worked for about 6 months, and if we performed well, then were hired on permanantly by the company we were contracted out to. If not, you pick up another contract. You may wanna take a look into it.
On a side note: I've known several people over the years that have done this type of work for aviation companies, such as Boeing and Northrup -- even Flight Safety Academy.
I had no idea you could do that, nice. Thanks for the info man.
Although it's not aviation related, have you considered finding a job in the IT field? I couldn't find a job after graduating with a Bachelors in Philosophy (no big surprise there
I didn't have much experience other than being that "go-to" computer guy for family/friends, but I was able to find an entry level help desk job for a large bank making $17/hour. (In fact, most people that got hired into this same position had very basic PC skills, but they knew how to answer a phone and provide decent customer service) Several years later, I'm now working in an engineering department making an excellent salary.
The IT industry is ripe with contracting companies that will find you a job for a cut of your hourly wage. I started out this way, as did most of my co-workers. We worked for about 6 months, and if we performed well, then were hired on permanantly by the company we were contracted out to. If not, you pick up another contract. You may wanna take a look into it.
On a side note: I've known several people over the years that have done this type of work for aviation companies, such as Boeing and Northrup -- even Flight Safety Academy.
Btw.....Wintergreen is an ex-PFC.
pfcwintergreen
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:laff: The full name is already taken so often at most sites that I just tend to leave off the "ex" as a matter of habit. Good catch though!
Great book! Funny how many things haven't changed in over 50+ years with the military.I have an aviation degree and am in grad school. I have always been the go-to person to fix or build computers. I currently work as a Data Analyst ($43k/year) for the state and use Microsoft Access and SPSS. I got hired as a Research Analyst and got bumped up in a couple years. The requirement for the job was (a) 4 year college degree and (b) knowledge of MS Access. My undergrad class on Introduction to Computers that had a section on MS Access was all I needed to get the job. In my opinion, a degree helps, but work related skills go further.
greaper007
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I remember reading "Catch 22" when I was 13 or so and loving all the salacious sex scenes. Oh to have grown up with internet pornography.
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I touched on the IT field for 1 semester after my bachelor in Aviation. As the same, I had a basic computer class in my undergrad work. I was the go to computer person also with friends/family and put together a computer by ordering all the different parts for it. While going back to school for IT I spent the last half of it looking for work in the field. I got one offer at a mom and pop's computer repair. It was: "You can come in on Saturdays and learn as much as you want but I can't pay you anything but I will buy you lunch if you come. I went one Saturday. I enjoy it. It's the clean mechanic job but I didn't see it paying the bills and started back in aviation. That was is in 2006.
I most recently went to a IT employment service calling them every week for about a month. She kept telling me there are no entry level jobs available now but will call you. That was almost a year ago. :dunno:
I'll take just about anything I can get in now even Speedee oil change down the street. I'm starving.
I most recently went to a IT employment service calling them every week for about a month. She kept telling me there are no entry level jobs available now but will call you. That was almost a year ago. :dunno:
I'll take just about anything I can get in now even Speedee oil change down the street. I'm starving.
Berkut
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Did you apply for that operator position at Duke Energy?