There isn't, but the idea that they have to become cops or work for a military contractor when they get out is drilled into troops' heads while they're in so it doesn't come from nowhere.
Familiarity with one of their systems or airframes. Knowing how the avionics systems on an F-16 is sort of transferrable to civilian aviation, but not really because of all the specialized systems involved that you wouldn't find on, say, a 747. On the other hand, having that knowledge when you're going to do field work as an electrical engineer doing shit like overseeing block upgrades means there's a lot of training that they don't have to put you through, especially if you have a secret or top secret clearance that hasn't lapsed. The clearance alone is worth a million or so USD to one of these companies.
If you're a troop (or ex-troop) who hasn't had that come-to-Jesus "are we the baddies?" moment yet, it's pretty damned tempting just by virtue of inertia. Keep in mind that American troops aren't exactly renowned for seeing the big picture or the consequences of their actions, especially in non-combat roles.
Honestly, you could do data entry, stacking shelves... something, I don't think anyone is suggesting that the mic might pay more. I've seen people argue that showing up on time regularly is a skill a lot of people don't have. I just have a hard time believing they'd only be employable at Lockheed Martin
I'm curious as to what skills would get you hired at Lockheed which couldn't get you a job anywhere else
There isn't, but the idea that they have to become cops or work for a military contractor when they get out is drilled into troops' heads while they're in so it doesn't come from nowhere.
Familiarity with one of their systems or airframes. Knowing how the avionics systems on an F-16 is sort of transferrable to civilian aviation, but not really because of all the specialized systems involved that you wouldn't find on, say, a 747. On the other hand, having that knowledge when you're going to do field work as an electrical engineer doing shit like overseeing block upgrades means there's a lot of training that they don't have to put you through, especially if you have a secret or top secret clearance that hasn't lapsed. The clearance alone is worth a million or so USD to one of these companies.
If you're a troop (or ex-troop) who hasn't had that come-to-Jesus "are we the baddies?" moment yet, it's pretty damned tempting just by virtue of inertia. Keep in mind that American troops aren't exactly renowned for seeing the big picture or the consequences of their actions, especially in non-combat roles.
Honestly, you could do data entry, stacking shelves... something, I don't think anyone is suggesting that the mic might pay more. I've seen people argue that showing up on time regularly is a skill a lot of people don't have. I just have a hard time believing they'd only be employable at Lockheed Martin