Quote (Lancet_Jade @ Oct 24 2014 10:48pm)

I hear so many people say "I chose xx mos because in the civilian side I make $xxxk a year once I get out!"

Quote (AemKei @ Oct 24 2014 06:15pm)

yeah, the army is definitely not the way to go if you want to make $$.

Quote (Lancet_Jade @ Oct 24 2014 05:48pm)

I hear so many people say "I chose xx mos because in the civilian side I make $xxxk a year once I get out!"

Quote (dechristianize @ Oct 24 2014 07:53pm)

just go to school if you want a good civilian job...

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OVERVIEW

Petroleum laboratory specialists are primarily responsible for supervising or conducting laboratory tests on petroleum, oil and lubricant products.
JOB DUTIES

Evaluate test results with specification requirements and makes recommendations regarding product disposition
Receive samples and conduct tests on petroleum products
Report findings in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials testing methods
Apply fire prevention and safety control procedures in handling volatile products
REQUIREMENTS

Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

TRAINING

Job training for a petroleum laboratory specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 10 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field, including practice in testing different products.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Testing methods
Use of lab equipment, such as centrifuges and spectrometer
HELPFUL SKILLS

Interest in chemistry and mathematics
Ability to follow detailed procedures
Interest in performing technical work
REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

Skilled Technical (ST) : 91

Quote (jimtheflow @ Oct 24 2014 04:27pm)

im not smart enough for the air force.. any branch has viable jobs for the civilian world depending on what you choose



Most of the time its true, you can take any air wing job in any branch and have a solid job in the civilian side

Quote (Lancet_Jade @ Oct 24 2014 09:29pm)

I worked in a Army Aviation unit for a year and I had a ton of friends who were aviation specific MOS.

It just seems mind-boggling that they can make $100k+ a year (as claimed) for doing a job that required 8 weeks of training + 2 1/2 (roughly) years of "hands on" experience.