AIRFORCE | the good & the bad | Aerospace medical service

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
  • *DISCLAIMER* recorded the wrong way with my phone so I apologize for the close up & my head being cut off*
    All things Air Force in this video! I go over some of my personal pros and cons throughout my experience so far. I am currently a 4N0- aerospace medical service.
    I believe the military is a great choice even if you just commit to a one time contract- everyone should serve our country if they are able! The military has a lot of awesome benefits and opportunities for every career field.
    I hope you are able to take something away from this video and please do not hesitate to reach out with other questions or concerns, I’m always happy to help and can always find you an answer!

Komentáře • 92

  • @dominiciorio6376
    @dominiciorio6376 Před 2 lety +4

    Hi I’m thinking about joining the Air Force and I would love you to make a video where you describe the culture of your job specifically! Basically what you are required to do and a daily basis

  • @reizsha1993
    @reizsha1993 Před rokem +2

    RN here and joining the Airforce. Do I still need to do full length of the tech school for 4N? Not a US citizen yet. Thanks

  • @adaliajones2206
    @adaliajones2206 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your video thank you!!!

  • @whoismitchconnor120
    @whoismitchconnor120 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm into fitness and idc about social convention. I'm good alone or in a group

  • @tudtudj
    @tudtudj Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video. My daughter is graduating high school in 2 years and she is wanting to get in the medical field in the Air Force.

  • @jhonadelacruz8049
    @jhonadelacruz8049 Před rokem +1

    Hello! What is your score in asvab to get this job. Thank you

  • @raymondcopperfield884
    @raymondcopperfield884 Před 3 lety +4

    Good day @The Silvas, I wish to know if this job is only recommended for ladies or can gentlemen also go for this job?

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety

      Great question! So this is definitely not a gender specific job. I would say if you are interested in health and patient care, go for it. I work with both men and women daily.

  • @autumnnorberg7534
    @autumnnorberg7534 Před 2 lety +1

    Thinking about joining the Airforce and doing this job but I'm a mom so I'm a little hesitant

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 2 lety +2

      I work with mostly moms! Fortunately our unit is super flexible for kids/ family and leadership understands when things pop up. I also have set hours in a clinic but there’s also a chance you could be working in an ER doing 12 hour shifts.

  • @torim.9898
    @torim.9898 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you for the information! What did you do to study for the asvab?

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety

      You’re welcome! I bought a asvab book for dummies, I spent time at the library just using their resources and I used online tools to do practice tests and learn how to navigate the actual test! I also knew my weak spots and was able to focus on those which helped.

  • @LidiaSilva-yf6um
    @LidiaSilva-yf6um Před rokem

    Nice video 👍❤️

  • @intrepidt9739
    @intrepidt9739 Před 3 lety

    How long do you have to be apart of the air force before you can have your own apartment

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +5

      If you are married or have a family you can have one right away after technical training school. If you are single, you have to wait and live in the dorms until you rank up to senior airman, E4.

  • @thejmc4074
    @thejmc4074 Před rokem +1

    That MSgt was talking about a TDY.

  • @kaileywhite6681
    @kaileywhite6681 Před 3 lety +9

    Hi! I’m leaving for BMT in two months, and I got this job. I’m super excited, but also nervous, and was wondering if I should study anatomy or EMT stuff before I leave? I’ve heard a lot of people say how hard it is, especially the EMT course..

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +4

      Yay!! Excited for you! Stay focused, do what you’re told and you’ll be fine 😀 as far as studying, I wouldn’t worry too much about that right now. Focus on getting through basic and you’ll be taught everything you need during technical schooling. As long as you study during your schooling I am positive you will succeed! (The course is challenging but is 100% possible) Good luck!!

    • @kaileywhite6681
      @kaileywhite6681 Před 3 lety +1

      @@thesilvas1126 Thank you, so much! I am very excited, and want to succeed. This was my number one job on my list!!

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +3

      Awesome!! It was my number job as well. You will succeed 😀

    • @Dragon_Peterson
      @Dragon_Peterson Před 2 lety

      Hows it going so far?

  • @mindofryan1790
    @mindofryan1790 Před 3 lety +2

    Any tips for EMT? just got to mod 1

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +1

      Mods were definitely challenging for me. Be careful of the wording on the test, read each question carefully and study key points and take good notes in class! Reading the text and highlighting helped me.

  • @almostglorious9503
    @almostglorious9503 Před 3 lety

    If you're already an emt do you still have to do technical school?

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +4

      So tech school is 2 phases (in classroom for about 4 months and hands-on for 6 weeks) if you’re already EMT you won’t have to do the classroom portion.

  • @rav6274
    @rav6274 Před 2 lety

    I was told by a recruiter you need to have a college degree for this specific job, is that tru ?

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 2 lety +2

      Not true at all. Tech school will teach you everything you need to know! If you want this job specifically I would secure it before you go into basic if you can! Don’t let the recruiter talk to you into open general :)

  • @claragarcia4806
    @claragarcia4806 Před 3 lety +4

    Hi, did your husband get to be with you during tech school? Or were you separated the whole time

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +10

      My husband did not go with me. He was able to visit though. I do know people with families who had them move close to were tech school was but this is a very intense/ focus time and I would recommend as little distractions as possible! It’s only for a short period and will be worth it.

  • @alydiahoward8978
    @alydiahoward8978 Před 3 lety

    Would you say that this job is focused more on nursing? I would like to be doing paramedic work, but I see a lot of people work in settings where they do a lot of nursing/medical assistant work.

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +2

      From my experience in this job so far, it is not focused on nursing. It also depends where you work. You could work in a clinic or hospital such as an ER, ICU, etc., it is more of a technician position where you’re always assisting a doctor, PA, NP. Also, needs of the Air Force will decide what setting you start in. It’s a very broad AFSC and there are a lot of options as far as what we can do as special duties relating to medical as well to get you closer to your end goal. I hope this helps and makes sense! Good luck!

    • @alydiahoward8978
      @alydiahoward8978 Před 3 lety

      @@thesilvas1126 Thank you so much for responding! 😊

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +1

      More than happy too, you’re welcome! 😇

    • @thejmc4074
      @thejmc4074 Před rokem

      You’re basically a nurse aide unless you go to an ER and get paramedic training.

  • @fuzzywaffle2986
    @fuzzywaffle2986 Před 3 lety +4

    How long was tech school for you?

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +2

      Total of about 6 months- 2 phases to this AFSC. I spent about 4 months in the classroom (Phase 1) and about 6 weeks (Phase 2) working in a hospital.

  • @keleighiorek99
    @keleighiorek99 Před 2 lety

    Is this a job that the air guard offers, or is it strictly for active duty members of the air force?

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 2 lety

      I’m not sure! I don’t know much about anything other than active duty :/ sorry! I would suggest reaching out to your local recruiter for more information.

  • @kaylanbartlett5055
    @kaylanbartlett5055 Před 2 lety +1

    To your knowledge can this job be stationed overseas?

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 2 lety

      Absolutely!! This medical job is super broad and allows you the opportunity to work in several different medical areas.

  • @tashaypittman6034
    @tashaypittman6034 Před 3 lety +1

    Did you have you job before you shipped out? Or did you go open general and get in basic?

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +2

      I went in open general and got my job middle of basic. Risky doing it that way because nothing is guaranteed but I got very lucky getting what I wanted!

    • @tashaypittman6034
      @tashaypittman6034 Před 3 lety

      @@thesilvas1126 ok thanks

  • @extempetus7414
    @extempetus7414 Před 3 lety +3

    I'm shipping August too, Aug. 10, 2021 and I got this job! I'm graduating with associates in physics and mathematics in bout two weeks.
    Havent done a course in biology or any medical field courses except maybe chemistry 101 and 102 or high school biology which I took in 9th grade, so I'm like curious on how I'm gonna fare 😂
    Edit: Got 93 on the asvab failed horribly on the autoshop section of the mechanical coz I know none of that sht, I was looking for something related to my major but most of them are for us citizens :/ so they gave me this while I wait 🤣

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +1

      Awesome!! Congrats to you! As long as you study, they will provide you all the material needed to pass. Don’t stress it and just do your best, good luck!!

    • @extempetus7414
      @extempetus7414 Před 3 lety +1

      @@thesilvas1126 that's good to know! Appreciate it and thank you for your service 🙏

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +1

      @@extempetus7414 absolutely! Thank you for your support :)

    • @Chris-qh9zw
      @Chris-qh9zw Před 3 lety

      How long did it take for you to get order to BMT?

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety

      @@Chris-qh9zw It took about 3-4 months from the time I went into MEPS until I left for BMT!

  • @musicgirl999
    @musicgirl999 Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve thought of joining the AF. But mainly either the AFR or the ANG. Were you able to pick your job before you went to BMT since you’re active? How long were you in tech school for as well?

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +1

      I went in open general and picked my job in basic training. If there’s a job you definitely want, I would recommend securing it before leaving, I definitely got lucky getting what I wanted! Also, it’s harder to go active duty to reserves than vice versa. All options have benefits, just depends on your life style and what you want out of the military!

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +1

      I was in tech school for about 6 months.

    • @musicgirl999
      @musicgirl999 Před 3 lety

      @@thesilvas1126 Hey there! Thanks for the reply. Were most of the people in your flight as well as tech school active, or were there some in the guard and reserve as well?

    • @musicgirl999
      @musicgirl999 Před 3 lety +2

      @@thesilvas1126 If I choose to join active, I’ll likely make it really clear with the recruiter that I want to pick a job I really want before I go to BMT. I also have been told to not pick a job just because it has a good enlistment bonus and to also NOT let the recruiter screw me over with a job or contract I have no interest in and to NOT let them ship me out without a job lined up ahead of time.

    • @musicgirl999
      @musicgirl999 Před 3 lety

      @@thesilvas1126 How was it for you learning to give shots, draw blood and start IVs? I also hear you can get an LPN or LVN license too!

  • @shearchick84
    @shearchick84 Před 3 lety +1

    Would u recommend going in before getting ur first 4 years of college or would u do after 4 years. My daughter wants to be an anesthesiologist, but she wants to possibly go in after high school. Please let me know, thank ya!

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +3

      From my experience, I think college first is a better option because once you’re in it’s your career and too many young Airman don’t realize that. Also take into consideration if you do college first, you will be paying for it instead of the military paying for it. But, college was a great experience and I wouldn’t change the way I did it! (College first than military) hope that helps and good luck to your daughter!!

    • @shearchick84
      @shearchick84 Před 3 lety

      @@thesilvas1126 thank you soo much! Lots to think about! Much love!

    • @angelove1441
      @angelove1441 Před 2 lety

      If she wants to be an anesthesiologist she should look into HPSP!! She would do her 4 years of college first, be accepted into med school, then apply for HPSP and enlist. Air Force will pay and put her through med school in return for her being an anesthesiologist for the Air Force for 4 years after med school I believe - do some research it’s a good opportunity

  • @jordanbrazil6917
    @jordanbrazil6917 Před 3 lety +1

    Did you have prior medical knowledge?

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +4

      I do have a bachelors in health science, so I did have some. But they definitely teach everything you need to know!

    • @jordanbrazil6917
      @jordanbrazil6917 Před 3 lety +2

      @@thesilvas1126 thank you I just qualified for it and considering signing with it! Have a nice day

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +1

      If you have interest in the medical field, this is a job for you! Plenty of opportunities and different work places within this career. Good luck 😀

  • @deleon5522
    @deleon5522 Před 10 měsíci +1

    These are all known aspects of the military. Move forward.

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Being someone who does not come from a military background or family, this information was all new to me when joining. I’m glad this information was a refresher for you!

  • @shabeezyboi7871
    @shabeezyboi7871 Před 3 lety +1

    What can I use to study for this while I wait to get shipped??

    • @sethheaddress2651
      @sethheaddress2651 Před 3 lety +3

      There is a program by some paramedics, I know it’s a bit above emt, but it will have the basics people have to go through again. Good luck!

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety

      I would focus on just preparing mentally/physically and learning about the Air Force ranks/ culture. You can definitely look at EMT books but I wouldn’t get yourself confused because they will give you everything you need to succeed their courses as far as study material once you’re in!

    • @shabeezyboi7871
      @shabeezyboi7871 Před 3 lety +1

      @@thesilvas1126 thank you!!…I’m just nervous because in school I wasn’t the biggest book worm i just don’t wanna get washed backed or anything. I really wanna excel in this job🙏🏾

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +1

      @@shabeezyboi7871 understandable!! Just pay attention in class, take good notes, and find good study buddies, that helped me ALOT! Studying in groups & doing the class work together. You got this!!

  • @sabrinaproctor2982
    @sabrinaproctor2982 Před 3 lety

    Just here to see if anyone is shipping out the same time lmaooo. Sept 14.

  • @TheBryanaLanier
    @TheBryanaLanier Před 3 lety

    What did you score?

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety

      Score on what specifically? We took several test throughout the course and the NREMT was pass or fail.

    • @TheBryanaLanier
      @TheBryanaLanier Před 3 lety +1

      @@thesilvas1126 I meant to say what was your score on the ASVAB to get the job. My recruiter said that medical jobs are heard to come by and that I could cross train into it. How many people have you seen cross train to aerospace med?

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety

      I see. So I went in open general, I already had a bachelors in Health Sciences when I joined. In BMT we had career briefings and since I had the education they asked me what job I wanted. I was lucky.

  • @animegoat0652
    @animegoat0652 Před 3 lety +1

    do you have to be good at math ;-;

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety

      Not necessarily, just enough to do well on the ASVAB!

    • @animegoat0652
      @animegoat0652 Před 3 lety +1

      @@thesilvas1126 lol i got a 50 on my practice and this was one of the jobs

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety

      Welp, no math needed in this job!

  • @mollydodson4791
    @mollydodson4791 Před 3 lety

    With those nails, I seriously doubt she is still in the USAF

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +3

      I’m actually currently active duty :) nails are allowed according to AFI 36-2903.

  • @mollydodson4791
    @mollydodson4791 Před 3 lety

    I am a USAF Veteran, this little girl winning irritates me.

    • @thesilvas1126
      @thesilvas1126  Před 3 lety +6

      I’m just here to share my experiences :) thanks for watching!

    • @personalaccount9899
      @personalaccount9899 Před rokem

      You just a negative Nancy aren’t you 😊

    • @thejmc4074
      @thejmc4074 Před rokem +5

      While I think many whine, this girl did not do that.