Can I join Air Force after PhD?

YES you can! You can even become a fighter pilot. The regulations say any graduate with Maths and Physics at 10+2 level. Under 23 years of age.

What rank would I be in the Air Force with a PhD?

As a PhD scientist (biochemist for me) you will enter the military as an O-3. That is a captain in the Army or Air Force, and a lieutenant in the Navy. Base pay for an O-3 in 2016 was $3,963/month, or around $47,000/year, but that’s not all.

Can you get a job with a physics degree?

With a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics or Engineering Physics, students can pursue careers in research and development, science, engineering, education, medicine, law, business, and the military.

Does Air Force pay for PhD?

Tuition assistance is limited to one academic course per semester or quarter term and will cover up to 75 percent of tuition, not including books and fees. The cap is $250 per semester hour or $166 per quarter hour and is limited to $4,500 per person per fiscal year.

What does an Air Force physicist do?

The Air Force performs some of the most advanced scientific operations in the world. Which is why Air Force Physicists and Nuclear Engineers are some of the most advanced scientists in their field. These officers conduct and manage programs and projects to support highly technical operations and intelligence.

Can you get a PhD in the military?

All that said, there are some positions for Ph.D.s in the military. All the services have research and education components. A Ph.D. might find him/herself teaching at one of the service academies or the Naval Postgraduate School, or at one of the medical research centers.

Do Air Force officers with PhDs get direct commissions?

Exceptionally well-qualified degree-holders might get direct commissions, but it’s more common for serving officers to earn their Ph.D.s while on active duty, then qualify for one of the specialized positions.

Can you join the military with a Masters degree?

There is no reason why a person with a college degree, even a Masters or PhD would be barred from enlisting in almost any position in the military. In a lot of cases an enlistment is used to help pay off college debt (after your first enlistment you’re able to go to Officer Candidate School).