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Which military jobs will transfer to high paying civilian jobs?

Asked by eternal_serenity (494points) February 2nd, 2010

I am aware that I will have to take extra college classes to qualify for the civilian job.

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Bugabear's avatar

The only thing I can think of is flying a cargo plane in the Air Force.

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Your_Majesty's avatar

I guess it would be the military operator.

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JLeslie's avatar

I have a friend who is a nurse anesthestist, she makes a great salary. She was in the Navy.

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Blackberry's avatar

Air traffic controller, but that’s a very stressful job.

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charliecompany34's avatar

go for police force. it aint civilian, but yeah, thats your best option.

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Holden_Caulfield's avatar

Fighter Pilot = Commercial Pilot = $$$

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JLeslie's avatar

@charliecompany34 Do you mean military police?

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Pandora's avatar

Intelligence field / doctor / airplane mechanic

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TexasDude's avatar

Depends on your MOS.

If you are demolitions or an armorer, you may have a hard time finding any related work in the civilian world. If you work with computers, IT, or aircraft, you shouldn’t have a problem. Good luck.

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