Travis AFB is located in Solano County and is considered in a
high cost-of-living area. However, wages do not always reflect this.
Increased employment opportunities are available in Sacramento (1 hr drive),
Concord (1-1 1/4 hr drive), and San Francisco (1 1/2-2 hr drive).
Visit
the Family Support Center Customer Resource Area for current employment
vacancies, business opportunities, and self-employment information.
The
overall prospects for employment for spouses in the Travis vicinity are good,
provided the individual is flexible and marketable in a competitive job
environment. The local area around Travis benefits from high
technology, agriculture, manufacturing, up-to-date science and medical
facilities. There are also many service oriented businesses,
non-profit agencies, retail and wholesale businesses and cultural and sports
facilities. Travis is also in an area conducive to new business
starting and growing, creating an economic environment which enables most job
seekers to find employment.
The job market is competitive, and California
State's unemployment rate tends to be higher than the national
average.
If you will be seeking employment in California, you should
bring all of your employment records, a current resume, transcripts, any
licenses you may have from another state and any other pertinent documents you
may have.