Fighter Pilot
(Male, Age 30) from Wichita Falls, TX
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Fighter Pilot |
|---|---|
| Salary | $74,988 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 60 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Wichita Falls, TX |
| Years Experience | 2 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
I am currently employed by the USAF. Stats: 351,800 active personnel
6,217 aircraft
1900 ICBMs
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
My responsibilities include mission planning such as reviewing mission tasking, intelligence and weather information and supervising mission preparation. During a mission, I operate aircraft controls and equipment and supervise or direct navigation, in-flight refueling and weapon delivery. I also ensure the operational readiness of the crew by conducting or supervising mission-specific crewmember training.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
Medical, Life, Tax-free housing and food allowances, Tuition assistance, Discounts, Regular pay raises, Get to serve my country
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
Well Compensated
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I do work with others on a daily basis. We brief each other daily on the weather etc. for our flights. It’s good to build a bond with each other. They may someday be your wingman.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 5
Benefits: 6
Hours: 7
Co-Workers: 3
Supervisors: 4
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 2
The Actual Work: 1
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