kleobee said:
I'm looking into joining as an Image Tech, but that trade is currently closed. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for a closed trade to become open? And once that happens, how long does it take until I'm employed and getting paid?
Kleobee, I think I can help you little bit with this question.
The first time I showed up to the CFRC in Feb. 2009, Imagery Tech trade was one of my 3 choices on my application at that time. The very first thing the recruiter told me, after looking at my application, was something like, "Hey Thermal, for the Imagery Tech trade, you will NEVER make it. It's almost impossible to get this trade as it is extremely competitive trade choice to get."
When I heard that, I felt very discouraged. I was hoping he was just half joking, or something like that. When I finally had an interview with my military career counselor a few months later, he told me what he knows about the trade. He said, there is a very few spots for the imagery tech position in general and that a person with a background in photography, graphic design, or multi-media diploma and/or degree will likely get this position since it's extremely hard trade to get into, mainly because of super high number of interested applicants compared to a super low number of openings available "IF" it becomes available ever. lol
So, I think, do more research and have a secondary trade choice you might like, because the chances are, at least for now, almost impossible.
Just my little 2 cents.
P.S. Kleobee, I know blue is the Air Force colour but, GOD..., blue is really annoying on this forum background colour. lol