Best Air Force enlisted jobs

The best Air Force enlisted jobs include air traffic controllers, remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) sensor operators, and airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operators. The Air Force is a highly technical organization, meaning that many careers in it will be related to aircraft and equipment. Enlisted airmen aren't as highly educated as officers, but that doesn't mean you can't receive highly technical training and be an expert in your field. If you're considering enlisting in the Air Force, then here are ten jobs you could do:

1. Air Traffic Controller

   Average Salary: $49,141

   An air traffic controller specializes in overseeing and directing airspace traffic, all while maintaining an active line of communication with aircraft to ensure safe and efficient air travels. Generally assigned in ground control centers and towers, an air traffic controller's responsibilities revolve around utilizing technology to monitor flight paths, weather, and airport runways to guide pilots and airport personnel, coordinating with other control officers, inspecting and maintaining instruments and equipment in good condition, and alerting departments and assigned personnel should there be any emergencies.

2. Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor Operator

3. Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator

4. Flight Attendant

   Average Salary: $33,607

   A flight attendant is known as a steward or stewardess, an air host or hostess, and works majority in airlines, some in private business jets, or a few other aircraft. Also commonly referred to as a cabin crew, flight attendants act as an ambassador between the airline they work with and the passengers by primarily taking charge of their safety and comfort during the entire flight. They do more than serving meals, refreshments, and drinks to passengers as they must also check the supplies and emergency equipment, secure sufficiency, and make sure everything is in order. They greet the travelers, help in their luggage being stowed properly, and ensure they are in their correct and assigned seats.

5. Aircraft Loadmaster

   Average Salary: $56,658

6. Aviation Resource Manager

7. Fusion Analyst

8. Flight Engineer

   Average Salary: $85,035

   A Flight Engineer monitors and controls various aircraft systems, such as airplanes and helicopters. They ensure that all components of the plane are in proper working order, as well as diagnose and rectify problems that may arise.

9. Airplane Mechanic

   Average Salary: $60,444

10. Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst