1. Pilot
Median annual wage: $127,820 (2016)
Degree required: Postsecondary non-degree award
If you worked as a military pilot and you want to have similar occupation after leaving the military, the transition to becoming airline pilot should be quite easy for you. Moreover, the job of a pilot usually includes several days of intense work followed by several days off. Depending on what kind of a person you are, this might suit you better than working office hours every day. If you did not have aviation experience in the military and still want to pursue a career as a pilot, US Aviation Academy offers multiple programs for veterans who want to work as pilots. All you need to do is to take up one of the courses and get ready to board your plane.
We hope that our list of best jobs if you are leaving military has inspired you to pursue a new career.