For someone who is not interested in being a pilot, how helpful is the academy in helping folks find their niche? Do you need to go in knowing for sure what you want to do or is knowing what you like and are good at (for instance biology and chemistry or perhaps economics and business) enough of a start so that with time you can figure out how you may best use those skills to serve in the Air Force.
Secondly, a lot of posts speak of how you are either a pilot or you are not with the USAFA and the Air Force. If you are not, you are a second class citizen. Well, for those who do not want to fly (though of course, they could change their minds!) is their camaraderie amongst that group?
Also, and it may be sexist, but is it 'easier' for woman who choose not to fly...meaning, is it more of a macho things where guys who don't fly are at the punch line of the jokes but women who are inclined not fly don't get as much as much push back or ribbing about it?
Finally, is it correct that non flyers are indeed 2nd class citizens and that there is in fact a true division between them and pilots?
As the research keeps unfolding, dd is trying to see where the best fit is for one who wants to serve, but is not entirely sure in what capacity they want to do so or will have the skills best to do so. She is at a math/science school now so they push USNC but she wants/needs to explore her options. Thanks!
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Secondly, a lot of posts speak of how you are either a pilot or you are not with the USAFA and the Air Force. If you are not, you are a second class citizen. Well, for those who do not want to fly (though of course, they could change their minds!) is their camaraderie amongst that group?
Also, and it may be sexist, but is it 'easier' for woman who choose not to fly...meaning, is it more of a macho things where guys who don't fly are at the punch line of the jokes but women who are inclined not fly don't get as much as much push back or ribbing about it?
Finally, is it correct that non flyers are indeed 2nd class citizens and that there is in fact a true division between them and pilots?
As the research keeps unfolding, dd is trying to see where the best fit is for one who wants to serve, but is not entirely sure in what capacity they want to do so or will have the skills best to do so. She is at a math/science school now so they push USNC but she wants/needs to explore her options. Thanks!
S