Going back to school

[cs137]

Not that I'm trying to date myself but has anyone out there in the PMEL world had to go back to school for their degree at a later age? It would appear at this time in my life I will need to get a degree to get back into the military pmel.

[PMEL Whore]

I don't think that is necessarily true.  Contractors in my experience don't need a degree, just experience.

[Bryan]

Good luck

[cs137]

Thanks. I'll do a triple lindy when I get hired or retired for good.

[Ronin]

ASQ CCT, Six Sigma, occupational endorsements and certificates look to be helpful (albeit "hurtful" to the technician-who has better things to do than recite fundamental concepts over and over again). 4:1, 4:1, 4:1, 4:1, (R1 x R2)/(R1 + R2), 4:1, 4:1, 4:1, oh wait, you're not ASQCCTSSIMEGPTE certified. Sorry you flew all this way out of your own pocket for basic math. Our bad.

[CalDude]

In my personal experience, college isn't necessarily important. If you are willing to travel around to show continuous advancement in your career, your experience pays off. I have no college background (just military metrology experience), work right next to astrophysicist and engineers, and I make enough money to pay for two homes, travel monthly, put money away for retirement, and still buy frivolous toys (like computers and 3D TVs) with cash at my whim. You just have to be able to prove your worth to the hiring authority (be it experience and adaptability or continued education). Whichever you choose, best of luck to you.

[HarryBee]

I am working on MBA, have "half a EE", and will pursue a minor in physics. Will this help me in the Metrology career field?  Probably not except for maybe a management degree (which would be a waste of those degrees at that point).
As far as military PMEL, you will just need to know how to follow procedures and watch the quality of your work very carefully. I miss working in a military lab. Good luck to you if you land a position with one!