I was also really hopping for an mx job when i enlisted. that's all i put on my list. instead i got a civil engineering job (power production) and I'm really glad i didn't get a mx job. Anytime i talk to a crew chief, all they talk about is how it sucks being a crew chief. long hours etc. you can't go wrong with a civil engineering job. HVAC, Electrician, Power production (generator mechanic), heavy equipment (construction), Structures (carpenter). These are all pretty easy 9-5 jobs you can also do, and get paid really well, as civilian. edit: i also went in open mechanical