Vantaggi
Federal Govt Worker. After 6 to 12 month probation period, you are elegible for any and every job you might be qualified for. Vehicle Mechanic position start off at GS-10 positions ($22 an hour). Equivalent to fleet work since there is a wide variety of vehicles and equipment to work on. Depending on location of U.S. determines types of vehicles you have more of. Northern teir bases have more snow equipment, while western locations have more all terrain assets. You work along and sometimes train young G.I.s how to wrench. Some are eager and some have no clue, but it's nice to see them learn. Overtime available when the Govt needs you, but don't feel obligated. Overall great enviorment.
Svantaggi
Workload tends to rise during military deployments, which happens alot. But it's job security. Sometimes you tend to finish up after some military folks due to appointments. Still not to bad.