Isolates malfunctions, and repairs and inspects A-10, F-15, and U-2 integrated avionics systems at organizational levels. Interprets equipment operation to isolate malfunctions in systems such as attack control, instrument, flight control, communications, navigation, and penetration aids. Traces data flow and wiring diagrams. Inspects, troubleshoots, and maintains aircraft wiring systems. Uses built-in test functions, electronic measuring equipment, support aerospace ground equipment (AGE), and hand tools. Monitors equipment performance and detects and analyzes malfunctions. Removes, installs, aligns, and checks integrated avionics systems. Removes and installs line replaceable units and aligns systems. Inspects, services, and performs general aircraft handling procedures. back to top

You will operate airborne weapon systems and associated equipment. Part of your duties will be to brief passengers as necessary and perform preflight and post flight inspections of weapons equipment. You will also perform in-flight maintenance of airborne weapons systems and associated equipment and ensure maximum availability and utilization of weapon systems.

As an aerial gunner, you will be critical to the success of training, test, and combat missions. You will be thoroughly trained in all aspects of your job, including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic principles. Additionally, you will be trained in the use of night vision goggles to perform scanner duties in relation to particular aircraft type and mission. You will learn how to read schematics, charts, technical publications, and flight manuals. back to top

Personnel operate Ground Defensive Radar and Command and Control Systems and are in the Air Combat Command.

The two main radar systems are the Joint Surveillance System and the Ground Theater Air Control System. The Joint Surveillance System is housed in permanent facilities while the Ground Theater Air Control System is housed in mobile facilities that can be deployed worldwide to meet any contingency.

The Joint Surveillance System is the main component of the North American Air Defense structure and is responsible for the defense of the continental United States and Canada from airborne attack. The Ground Theater Air Control System is a highly mobile system, which supports Joint Forces operations at deployed locations, and is responsible for defensive and offensive airborne operations within an assigned area. back to top

Download PDF BrochureAll aircraft mechanics require some type of ground support in order to perform maintenance and servicing of the aircraft. As an Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Mechanic, you will be taught, using typical ground support equipment, the principles of electronics, refrigeration, hydraulics, power generation, reciprocating engines (gasoline and diesel), gas turbine engines, pneumatics, and heating. This will prepare you for servicing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on motor and engine driven generator sets, air conditioners, hydraulic test stands, air compressors, bomb-lifts, heaters, and other similar support equipment. You will also be taught equipment forms maintenance, use of technical data, use of common tools and hardware, and soldering techniques. back to top

Download PDF BrochureYou will perform scheduled inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on aircraft and aircraft installed equipment. Prior to flight, you will inspect and perform various functional checks of the aircraft as well as ensure that the aircraft has been properly serviced with fuel, hydraulic fluid and liquid oxygen. After flight, you will be responsible for ensuring the aircraft is still in "operationally ready" condition. You will maintain and repair all parts of the aircraft, performing general mechanical work as opposed to working on a particular system or subsystem. back to top

The field of Aerospace Propulsion inspects, maintains, modifies, tests, and repairs propellers, turboprop and turboshaft engines, jet engines, small gas turbine engines, and engine ground support equipment (SE). You will plan, organize, and direct aerospace propulsion maintenance activities including; interpreting and implementing directives and publications pertaining to maintenance functions. These include ensuring environmentally safe maintenance practices, determining resource requirements, facilities, equipment and supplies, and inspect and evaluate all maintenance activities. You will diagnose and repair malfunctions using technical publications and Interactive Electronics Technical Manuals (IETMS). You will remove, install, inspect, repair and modify engines, engine modules, components, and propellers. You will also be responsible to coordinate with the base engine manager to analyze scheduled engine removals and recommend forecast actions to the weekly or monthly maintenance schedules. back to top

Download PDF BrochureYou will install, modify, assemble, and overhaul turboprop engines and their related systems on all prop-driven aircraft. This will range from complete in-shop overhaul to fine-tuning after the turboprop is installed on the aircraft. You will remove the propeller and the engine from the aircraft, disassemble and inspect it, then repair or replace defective components as required. You will also ensure that propellers on multi-engine aircraft are synchronized back to top

Controls and regulates en route and terminal air traffic. Initiates and issues ATC clearances, instructions, and advisories to ensure the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic operating under instrument and visual flight rules. Plans, organizes, directs, inspects, and evaluates ATC activities. back to top

You will inspect cargo and mail offered for airlift to verify eligibility and proper documentation, packaging, and marking according to applicable directives. You will determine quantity and type of cargo to be loaded according to allowable aircraft cabin load. You will load and unload aircraft using materials handling and loading equipment, check cargo against manifests, and annotate overage, shortage, or damage. You will complete documentation and reports required within the air transportation system to include air land and airdrop. You will prepare and maintain necessary forms for passenger travel and prepare weight and balance records. You will requisition, store, and issue expendable and nonexpendable items for use on aircraft. You will review travel authorizations for validity and accuracy and check in passengers and baggage. back to top

You will be trained to perform aircrew member duties as an Airborne Warning Command and Control Systems Operator. Your career specialty allows you to operate computerized airborne radar sensors and electronic countermeasures equipment plus maintain communications nets with ground, air, and sea surface units. You will be trained to gather, record, display, control, and distribute information between ground, air, and sea surface command and control units. As an aircrew member, it will be your responsibility to perform pre-flight, post-flight and in-flight duties to support the unit mission. back to top

Performs aircrew duties on numerous airborne platforms. Operates, maintains, repairs, and tests airborne communications, sensor, computer, and electronic systems. Performs preflight, in-flight, and postflight duties. Supervises and instructs personnel in operation, maintenance, repair, and test procedures. Establishes, manages and supervises airborne mission system operation and directs aircrew training. back to top

Operates airborne operations mission equipment, systems, electro-optical sensor systems, and electronic protection (EP) equipment. Gathers, records, displays, and distributes mission information. Interprets computer-generated displays and alarms. Performs and assists in mission planning. Maintains publications and currency items. Maintains communications nets with ground, air, and maritime units. Performs airborne operations functions under training and operational conditions. Manages, supervises, trains, provides expertise, and evaluates activities. Performs staff functions. Promotes and instills situational awareness in all aspects of airborne operations. back to top

As an aircraft weapons load crewmember, you will operationally check and electrically test aircraft weapons release and gun systems. You will isolate and correct mechanical and electrical malfunctions within the weapons release system. You will operate and repair several types of support equipment, operate electrical generators, and also operate and drive bomb lift trucks. In day-to-day maintenance you will be operating many different types of test equipment, gauges, and checking fixtures to ensure that a particular piece of equipment is reliable and ready to use. If needed, you will repair the test equipment and checking fixture. You will repair broken wiring, connectors, and electrical components within bomb racks, missile launchers, and dispensers. You will be required to periodically inspect and mechanically and electrically test weapons release components. If assigned to the gun shop, you will disassemble, inspect, repair, and assemble 20 or 30-millimeter guns and gun systems. back to top

Download PDF BrochureIn this job, you will be working on virtually every electrical and environmental (E & E) system on the aircraft. These systems include landing gear, anti-skid and nose steering, electronic engine control, ignition and starting, lighting, master caution and warning, flight control, cabin pressurization, air conditioning, etc. back to top

Manages activities to accomplish aircraft structural maintenance, metals technology, survival equipment maintenance, and nondestructive inspection. Plans, organizes, and directs aircraft fabrication maintenance activities. Interprets and implements directives and publications pertaining to fabrication and airframe maintenance, including environmentally safe practices. Establishes production controls and standards. Analyzes maintenance management reports. Determines resource requirements, including personnel, equipment, facilities, and supplies. back to top

Download PDF BrochureAircraft have fuel systems similar to automobiles, but more complex. Aircraft fuel tanks are large enough for people to enter and you will work inside and outside of fuel tanks to remove, repair, inspect, install, and modify aircraft fuel systems, including integral fuel and water cell tanks, bladder cells, and external tanks.

You will advise on aircraft fuel systems removal, repair, and installation maintenance procedures and policies. You will diagnose fuel system and component malfunctions and recommend corrective actions and/or resolve problems.

In this job, you will perform maintenance on fuel tanks and cells by removing, repairing, and/or replacing malfunctioning components. Your job will also be to inspect aircraft fuel systems maintenance activities. Additionally, you will be responsible for cleaning fuel cells and tanks, and inspecting for foreign objects, corrosion, cell deterioration, and fungus.

You will learn about internal hardware such as valves, interconnects, lines, gauges, controls, pumps, and other attachments. You will also learn about sealing techniques and materials, layout drawing use, interpreting technical publications and concepts, and applications of maintenance directives. back to top

As an Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Apprentice, you will be responsible for everything dealing with the hydraulic systems on aircraft. You will troubleshoot, remove, repair, overhaul, inspect, and install the systems and their components, including support equipment.

You will advise on any problems maintaining these systems and determine maintenance procedures and performance characteristics using technical publications. Your job will also be to diagnose malfunctions and recommend what corrective action should be taken or else correct the defect yourself.

You will be responsible for inspecting the aircraft hydraulic systems, their components, and any support equipment. To ensure maximum performance of the systems, you will also be performing system operation checks, and taking corrective action, if necessary. back to top

This is a flying specialty. You will perform your duties during extensive trips to all areas of the world. You will be responsible for supervising the loading and unloading of cargo, vehicles and people on the airplane. You will mathematically preplan the correct placement of the load on the airplane to ensure it can safely fly. You will ensure the paperwork for the load and the airplane is correct. You will be responsible for restraining the load using airplane equipment and chains or straps to prevent the load from moving during flying operations. You will be required to perform scanning duties to detect problems with the airplane or cargo during ground and flying operations. You will provide for passenger comfort and safety. back to top

You will measure broken or worn parts using calipers, gauges, and micrometers. You will draw working sketches, make templates, consult shop drawings, and select material. You will perform machine tool-cutting operations such as cutting off stock, threads, and tapers. You will use engine lathe cutting gears, slots, keyways, and similar work pieces. You will preheat and post heat materials as needed. You will weld by oxyacetylene, arc welding, tungsten inert gas, metal inert gas, and other methods or processes. You will weld cast iron, carbon steel, copper, copper alloys, light gauges of heat and corrosion resistant ferrous alloys, aluminum, magnesium, titanium alloys, nickel, and cobalt base alloys. You will conduct hardness tests to determine results of heat treatment. You will perform precision grinding and remove poisonous or corrosive deposits. You will perform maintenance on welding and machining equipment and adjust gibs, clutches, and feed screws. back to top

Download PDF BrochureAircraft Structural Maintenance is a very important part of maintaining our multi-million dollar aircraft and missiles. As an Aircraft Structural Maintenance Apprentice, you will become involved in classifying damage to aircraft structures for repair to original strength, weight, and contour. You will remove, repair, and install repaired or replacement parts. You will align component structures. You will balance aircraft control surfaces and ensure repairs are pressure, fluid, and weather tight. You will inspect damage or deterioration and determine repair or replacement. You will repair or replace plastic, fiberglass, bonded structures, and bonded honeycomb assemblies. You will cut, bend, and install hardware on all types of tubing. You will seal fabricated tubing assemblies and select components, fabricate, and pull test aircraft cable assemblies. You will operate and maintain powered and non-powered tools and equipment to include precision measurement equipment. You will use spray equipment such as conventional spray guns, airless spray guns, and electrostatic spray equipment. You will use various methods of identifying metals, such as mechanical and chemical testing, in order to ensure that the proper corrosion treatment procedures are followed. You will identify the type of corrosion present, the treatment required to preserve the metal, and the causes of corrosion in order to help prevent the recurrence of corrosion. Once you have identified the metal and its corrosion, you will remove the corrosion by using various chemical and mechanical methods, and then treat the metal to preserve it. You will use spray equipment to apply protective coatings to aircraft structural materials. You will also construct and apply aircraft markings and insignia. back to top

Manages maintenance functions in aircrew egress systems and aircraft fuel, in-flight refueling, hydraulic, electrical and environmental systems. Plans and organizes aircraft systems maintenance activities. Interprets and implements maintenance directives and publications, including environmentally safe maintenance practices. Establishes production controls and standards. Analyzes maintenance reports of egress, fuel, inflight refueling, hydraulic, and electrical and environmental aircraft systems. Determines resource requirements. Coordinates with supply, operations, and other activities to improve procedures and resolve problems. back to top

Download PDF BrochureYou will be responsible for maintaining complete emergency escape systems used by flight personnel to escape disabled aircraft. Prior to assignment to an egress maintenance organization, you will receive training on the various emergency escape systems used in today's aircraft. This training will prepare you to locate and fix problems pertaining to ejection seats, escape hatches, and escape capsules. You will be required to handle and maintain explosive devices used to operate these escape systems. Additionally, you will also be prepared to fix various items associated with the escape and survival systems, such as warning lights, emergency oxygen systems, canopies, lap belts, and shoulder harnesses. back to top

Aircrew Flight Equipment personnel issue, fit, repair, and maintain human-side flight equipment such as parachutes, helmets, oxygen equipment, anti-gravity garments, anti-exposure suits, aircrew ocular devices, survival kits, life preservers, rafts, electronic communications, helmet mounted weapons integration devices, and aircrew Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) equipment. Personnel also instruct aircrew on the proper use and care of aircrew flight equipment under normal, contingency, and CBRN operations. Additionally, this career field maintains, and sets up aircrew contamination control areas (ACCA), and processes aircrew through the ACCA. back to top

Download PDF BrochureYou will inspect and maintain aircrew and passenger life support equipment such as parachutes, inflatable life preservers, life rafts, survival kits, and flying helmets. You will issue and properly fit or adjust all items of life support equipment to ensure comfort. You will be required to properly account for life support equipment. You may instruct aircrews on the purpose, operation, care and use of life support equipment and chemical defense equipment. This instruction may include simulated aircraft ejection seat trainers, or the correct procedures to follow during a ditching or forced landing. back to top

Your training in Airfield Management plays a vital role in a pilot's ability to safely land, take-off and taxi on airfields (runways, taxiways and aprons) at U.S. installations worldwide. You will be working with information that includes flight plans, flight information publications, aeronautical charts and maps, Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), local airfield and navigational aid status and weather information. You will direct, assist, and provide aircrews with information and services to accomplish operation activities relating to airfield management and flight planning. You will coordinate with base agencies to meet aircrew requirement for billeting, messing, refueling, transportation, and transient aircraft maintenance. You will be responsible for inspecting airfields and planning and coordinating airfield construction. Your job will be to ensure a safe operating environment for personnel and aircraft operation. You will also perform mobile airfield management functions and activities for worldwide deployment of USAF aircraft and coordinate with other agencies such as air traffic control, civil engineers and command post to ensure required support of all airfield management activities. back to top

As an Airfield Systems specialist you will install, remove, relocate, modify, deploy and maintain fixed and mobile meteorological, navigation and air traffic control ground-to-air radio systems. You will supervise meteorological and navigation systems maintenance activities. Establish requirements for maintenance support equipment, tools and spare parts. You will requisition and account for supplies and materials. You will diagnose and recommend equipment report replacement or depot overhaul. You will also certify navigation facilities after repair actions or flight inspections. You are responsible for ensuring compliance with maintenance management publications and procedures, as well as developing and enforcing safety standards for all Airfield Systems activities. back to top

In the flying squadrons, performs procedures to sign-in and sign-out aircrew members for each day's flights. Coordinates with aircraft maintenance for the tail number assigned to each flight, with base operations for the status of the airfield, and with weather for current weather information. Validates aircrew members have met daily aircraft safety and physical requirements before authorizing them to proceed to their assigned aircraft. Maintains daily flight mission data to indicate the takeoff, in-flight and landing status of each flight. Also uses ground-to-ground radio equipment to coordinate information with other base agencies and ground-to-air radio equipment to obtain flight information from aircrews in flight. back to top

Download PDF BrochureYou will maintain aircraft electronic equipment used on the F-16, F-22 and A-10, aircraft. This includes Avionics Systems to be bench checked, determine or isolate malfunctions, repair, align, or modify integrated avionics line replaceable units (black boxes) or the test stations themselves. To provide testing of the line replaceable units you will operate and maintain a set of four computerized test stations. The test stations will provide the unit under test a programmed series of inputs and will monitor or measure the output to determine if the unit is functioning properly. Examples of units or aircraft systems you will be responsible for are digital computers, communication, and navigation systems, flight control systems, and flight data record systems. In addition to operating computerized test stations, you will become familiar with, and operate test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, signal generators, and frequency counters. back to top

The Bioenvironmental Engineering career field is equivalent to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). In this career field, you will survey and evaluate community and industrial workplace environments and recommend controls to keep environmental and occupational exposures within acceptable limits. You will be a part of the Aerospace Medicine team whose aim is to promote the health and well being. You will use specialized survey instruments and equipment to collect samples and evaluate hazards, which may exist in the workplace such as exposure to toxic chemicals or intense noise. You will learn how to evaluate the effectiveness of controls such as industrial ventilation systems and personal protective equipment. You will also use environmental sampling equipment to collect drinking water, wastewater, air, soil, and other environmental samples for physical, chemical, radiological, and bacteriological analysis. You will operate radiation-measuring instruments and conduct surveys of facilities, equipment, and operations to ensure the use and disposal of radioactive material complies with environmental safety and health standards. back to top

Provides operational war fighting documentation; Supports strategic communication by preparing informational material for use by internal and external audiences, and conducts broadcast and production operations. Supports Air Force educational, training, operational and combat requirements. back to top

The Career Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor Operator (SO) Career Field encompasses functions involved in program formulating, policy planning, inspecting, training and directing, and performing combat and operations related to crew position activities, sensor suite operations and unit functionality. This position employs manual and computer-assisted active and passive airborne-based sensor systems to acquire, track and monitor airborne, maritime and ground objects. A qualified operator performs operational procedures in accordance with all Special Instructions and the unified combatant Air Tasking Order. As a crewmember, they provide assistance to the aircraft pilot with all aspects of aircraft employment. Additionally, continuously provides monitoring of aircraft flight status, weapons during offensive air operations, and terminal weapons guidance. back to top

The Chaplain's Assistant builds a culture of spiritual care for Air Force members, their families and other authorized personnel, while pursuing the Chaplain Service vision to Glorify God, Honor Airmen and Serve All. Facilitate religious observances, pastoral care, and provide advice to leadership on spiritual, ethical, moral and morale issues. Meet the diverse needs of the multi-faith military community by managing religious programs, administrative, financial, and facility support. They recruit, train and organize volunteers for specific religious ministries. Uniquely trained in the principles of religious diversity, religious accommodation, major faith group requisites, privileged communications and religious program management. Also, trained in suicide-intervention skills, crisis intervention counseling, traumatic stress response and religious support to hospitals and mortuaries. Chaplain Assistants are considered visible reminders of the Holy and conduct themselves in a manner that brings credit, pride and honorable distinction to the Chaplain Service. back to top

The civil engineers are responsible for the physical plant of an air force base, from living quarters to construction of airfields. The two types of Reserve civil engineer units are Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (Prime BEEF) and Rapid Engineers Deployable, Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE). Prime BEEF units are attached to bases and are responsible for:

Force bed down, or lodging facilities for the airmen War damage-related repair Day-to-day air base facility operations Structural fire /crash/fire rescue Explosive ordnance disposal operations

The RED HORSE unit is a self-sufficient team of specialists with expertise that includes:

Engineering Food Service Lodging Mortuary Affairs Medical Personnel Supply Equipment Maintenance Contracting Operations

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Deploys, sustains, troubleshoots and repairs standard voice, data, video network and cryptographic client devices in fixed and deployed environments. Sustains and operates systems through effective troubleshooting, repair, and system performance analysis. Manages client user accounts and organizational client device accounts. Performs client-level information technology support functions. Manages hardware and software. Performs configuration, management, and troubleshooting. Removes and replaces components and peripherals to restore system operation. Installs and configures software operating systems and applications. Provides service to end-users for operation, restoration, and configuration of information systems. Reports security incidents and executes corrective security procedures. back to top

The Command and Control Systems Operations Career Field encompasses the functions involved in aerospace surveillance and aerospace vehicle detection, including missile warning systems, controlling, and plotting. This field includes control tower and airways operations; ground-controlled approach procedures; operation of all types of ground radar and related communications equipment. back to top

Commanders are constantly kept advised by the operations centers of the status of aircraft that are flying, on ground alert or in routine maintenance. Assisting them, you will direct the takeoff and monitor the location of aircraft and put into action plans and orders for such things as aircraft emergencies, civil disasters and high priority activities which could effect the survival of our nation. back to top

Acquires, processes, identifies, analyzes, and reports on electromagnetic emissions. Operates electronic equipment and computer systems to exploit signals intelligence production efforts. Performs communication signals intelligence production and analysis, to include acquiring signals through optimum antenna manipulation and receiver tuning. Utilizes a wide range of complex analysis hardware and software to process signals, including receivers, demodulators, spectrum analyzers, and other associated computer equipment. Uses advanced computer software programs to manipulate and extract intelligence data from electromagnetic emissions. Operates computer terminals for data entry, query, data restructuring, and signals development. Studies, analyzes, and identifies electromagnetic emissions. Applies and supports Information Operations Technologies. back to top

You will climb stepped and un-stepped poles, splice lead, plastic, meteorological, fiber optic, and coaxial cables using mechanical connectors. You will seal cables and learn cable pressurization and repair of all types of cables. You will learn to use test equipment for troubleshooting cable faults, splicer's errors, and pair identification. You will learn transmission principles used in testing cable plants and hardened missile cable systems. You will learn to use and update cable records.

You could be operating vehicles such as backhoes, trenchers, cable trailers, cable reel trucks, and antenna construction vehicles. You could be installing either aerial or buried cables. This is a newly created job, which combines two career fields together. The training you receive will excellently equip you for a civilian job in the same career area. back to top

In this career field you will be involved with controlling all types of communications circuitry and information systems. Examples include voice, data, and computer systems used for both local and long distance information exchange. Training will be provided to you on various forms of computer-processed communications from simple circuits to complex digital transmission systems. back to top

You will be buying equipment, supplies, services, and construction to support base activities. You must also review the purchase request description for completeness to determine the best method of contracting and advise the requester of problems associated with the purchase. Selecting the source for the requirement involves checking publications that list companies and their products. This means various solicitation documents must be prepared and sent to companies for their price quotation. When prices are received, they must be analyzed before preparing an order or contract. Other jobs you can expect to perform include administering orders and contract files, writing letters to companies and base activities, preparing computer input data sheets, and checking computer data cards. Also, you will attend meetings to resolve contract problems. back to top

Supervises or operates fixed and deployed information technology (IT) and telecommunications resources to monitor, evaluate and maintain systems, policies and procedures to protect clients, networks, data/voice systems and databases from unauthorized activity. Identifies potential threats and manages resolution of security violations. Enforces national, DoD and Air Force security policies and directives; employs hardware and software tools to enhance the security by installing, monitoring and directing proactive and reactive information protection and defensive measures to ensure Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) of IT resources. back to top

Installs, supports and maintains servers and other computer systems and plans for responding to service outages and interruptions to network operations. Administers server-based networked systems, distributed applications, network storage, messaging, and application monitoring required to provision, sustain, operate and integrate cyber networked systems and applications in garrison and at deployed locations. Core competencies include: server operating systems, database administration, web technologies, systems-related project management and supervising computer operators, as well as consultant for computer-based problems beyond the knowledge of Client Systems technicians. back to top

Deploys, sustains, troubleshoots and repairs standard voice, data and video network infrastructure systems, IP detection systems and cryptographic equipment. Performs, coordinates, integrates and supervises network design, configuration, operation, defense, restoration, and improvements. Analyzes capabilities and performance, identifies problems, and takes corrective action. Fabricates, terminates, and interconnects wiring and associated network infrastructure devices. Provides mission critical voice, data and video services. Installs, upgrades, replaces, configures and maintains systems/circuits/IP-based intrusion detection systems that access military, Federal and commercial networks. Manages infrastructure devices and systems using the latest approved software tools. back to top

Conducts education and training (E&T) tasks for maintenance, operations, and support training; education services; curriculum development; and instructor activities. Develops, delivers, and evaluates E&T programs and oversees E&T activities. back to top

Installs, removes, operates, maintains, and repairs electrical power generating and control systems, aircraft arresting systems, and associated equipment. back to top

In this job, you will perform essentially the same job as a civilian electrician. You will install, service, modify, and repair electrical equipment and systems. You will troubleshoot and repair electrical and industrial electronic circuits and equipment. back to top

Manages, supervises, and performs electromagnetic spectrum management activities. Engineers, nominates, and assigns frequencies to support communications and operational requirements. Coordinates frequency needs with federal, military, and civil spectrum management offices. Secures operating authority, and promotes interference-free radio frequency (RF) operations. Reviews spectrum interference reports and helps resolve electromagnetic interference problems. Analyzes RF spectrum requirements and determines compatibility with other users, considering transmitter and receiver specifications, antenna data, emission characteristics, and modes of radio wave propagation. Examines radio link deficiencies and recommends corrective action to improve system performance. Reviews spectrum engineering requirements and recommends solutions to electromagnetic compatibility problems. back to top

The Air Force is one of the world's largest users of computers. In this specialty, you work on a wide variety of computers, ranging from systems and peripherals based on desktop computers, to large mainframe computers. Computer peripherals include (but are not limited to) printers, disk drives, tape drives, visual display units (VDU's) etc. Other common equipment includes electronic telephone switching systems, multiplexing systems, and other communications systems. Your equipment comes in two basic configurations; fixed, and tactical. Fixed equipment normally supports whatever base you are stationed at and usually falls under the base communications squadron. Tactical equipment is capable of deploying and operating in field conditions. Each offers some very unique challenges and the opportunity to learn about many different computer systems. back to top

Operates, performs, and manages electronic signals intelligence exploitation activities and functions. Operates electronic monitoring, analysis, and related equipment. Analyzes, processes, and derives intelligence from electromagnetic emissions. back to top

You will perform telecommunications monitoring in an attempt to collect and process data that identifies existing communications security (COMSEC) deficiencies and weaknesses. Part of your duties will include analyzing communications using maps, classification guides, databases, and various other analytical aids. back to top

Prepares, maintains, and monitors Civil Engineer (CE) operations plans and supporting documents for mobility, response, and recovery operations. Prepares, reviews and provides input to installation contingency plans. Monitors prime base engineer emergency force (Prime BEEF), air base operability, hazardous materials emergency response, emergency management programs, and schedules and conducts associated training. Manages assigned equipment and supplies, performs or schedules equipment maintenance, and inventories assets. Maintains and inspects chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN), and conventional protective clothing and equipment. Conducts CBRN and conventional detection, identification, monitoring, sampling, individual protection determination, decontamination, warning, and reporting activities. Maintains and inspects equipment, conducts training, and prepares for peacetime response to Terrorist use of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and high yield explosive (CBRNE) weapons. back to top

In the field of engineering you will be responsible for directing and performing civil engineering design, drafting, surveying, and contract surveillance to support Air Force facility construction and maintenance programs. You will prepare Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings, specifications, and cost estimates, operating and maintaining Geographic Information Systems (GIS), as well as utilizing surveying technology to include Global Positioning system (GPS). You will perform drafting duties that include interpretation of rough engineering sketches in order to produce working drawings using CAD techniques and produce architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical drawings. Additional responsibilities include updating Base Comprehensive Plans (BCP) and the maintenance of record drawings, as well as plotting and reproducing drawings. back to top

EOD technicians safely handle live explosives on a daily basis. The profession is varied in mission and scope. It is extremely satisfying, but very demanding. EOD work begins in dangerous situations and ends in producing a safe solution. You apply classified techniques and special procedures to lessen or totally remove the hazards created by the presence of unexploded ordnance. You detect, identify, render safe, recover, and dispose of United States and foreign explosives and ordnance that are unsafe. This includes conventional military ordnance, criminal and terrorist homemade items, and chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. Duties require you to work on the flight line during aircraft emergencies, on bombing ranges during range clearances, in munitions storage area accident areas, and in any other area or climate where an explosive hazard exists. You maintain equipment, technical data, and vehicles. There is paperwork and computer work to accomplish. EOD teams deploy in support of special operations and low/medium intensity conflicts. You also analyze unknown munitions and explosives for exploitation and use by the intelligence agencies. Some duties are dangerous, but you're trained and equipped to safely deal with the situations. Candidates must have determination and motivation to complete the school. Upon completing EOD School, you will become part of an elite group of highly trained technicians that have a proud heritage of protecting personnel and property from the effects of hazardous unexploded ordnance. back to top

In this career field, you must know the procedures used in maintaining records by both manual and mechanized methods. Your duty will involve maintaining files pertaining to accounting control, commercial services, material cost, and real property, as well as determining funds available for procurement action and for accuracy of amounts claimed. You will also review all accounts for funds concerning operating cost, accounting, payments to vendors, and any working capital funds. You must maintain factual data and graphic illustrations to support expenditures. All expenditures are made from an initial budget allowance and you will be instrumental in preparing and recommending changes to the base budget. Your work must be accurate and requires attention to detail since funds accountability is your primary job. back to top

Your job will be to prevent the loss of life and property from fire. During technical school training, you will be taught, and subsequently receive, Red Cross certification in standard first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). You will also be taught the principles and operations of fighting building, aircraft, hazardous materials, wild land (grass, brush, forests, etc.), and miscellaneous fires (cars, dumpsters, etc.). You will be taught all the vehicles, tools, and equipment used to combat these fires. back to top

Principal advisor to the commander on all issues related to the enlisted force; and exercises general supervision over assigned enlisted personnel. Provides the commander a mission-ready enlisted force to execute the unit mission. Must remain vigilant for, and move to resolve, issues that, left unchecked, would adversely impact the readiness of enlisted members. Prepares enlisted personnel to deploy in support of mission requirements. Exercises the necessary leadership to provide and sustain a mission-ready workforce for the commander. back to top

In aviation, flight attendants; formerly known as stewards, air hosts/hostesses, or stewardesses; are members of a flight crew employed by airlines to ensure the safety and comfort of the passengers aboard commercial flights. back to top

In this job, you will perform pre-flight, through-flight, and post-flight inspections of aircraft away from home. You'll be computing and applying aircraft weight, balance, and performance data. You'll also be compiling data on takeoffs, climbs, cruises, etc. It will be your responsibility to update the flight engineer's log.

You will operate and monitor engine and aircraft systems controls and indicators. You'll assist the pilot or perform engine starts, and monitor run up, flight operations, and engine shutdown. You will also monitor warning indicators and lights for fire, overheat, depressurization, and system failure, reporting any abnormal conditions to the pilot and recommending corrective action.

Knowledge of electrical, communication, navigation, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems is mandatory in this career field. You will learn all of that in your technical school and on-the-job training. You'll also learn flight theory, minor in-flight maintenance, emergency aircraft procedures, and using and interpreting diagrams, schematics, and performance charts. back to top

You will learn the basic fundamentals for the operation of equipment used in the storage and transfer of petroleum products. You will drive refueling vehicles on the flight line and perform the actual refueling of all types of aircraft assigned to that base. Other areas of importance are the Fuels Control Center where all requests for fuel are received, and the operator maintenance of refueling vehicles and flight line hydrant systems. After completing all aspects of the mobile distribution function, you may be assigned to the bulk storage facility where millions of gallons of fuel are stored, issued, and received daily. back to top

Manages, supervises, and performs intelligence activities and functions including exploitation, development, and dissemination of multisensor geospatial intelligence products to support warfighting operations and other activities. Determines type, function, status, location, significance of military facilities and activities, industrial installations, and surface transportation networks. Determines type, function, and location of military equipment including ground, air, naval, missile, and electronic orders of battle. Uses multisensor imagery to conduct comparative analysis. Analyzes terrain to determine trafficability, and identify landing zones and defensive fortifications. Analyzes structures of military and industrial installations to determine construction type and functionality. Determines present and future imagery collection requirements. Prepares damage assessment reports detailing structural damage and weapons effects. Uses multispectral imagery to analyze the likelihood of military and non-military activities and monitors counterinsurgency operations, through the use of full motion video, in direct support of special operations. back to top

Plans and prepares graphic artwork, special displays, and exhibits. Develops graphic products for the following: printing and reproduction; photography and projection; and televised presentation. Prepares sequential art work for use in animation and special effects. Compiles and depicts data using various media, drawing instruments, and electronic equipment. Employs visual elements and principles of composition including style, balance, contrast, tone, color, dominance, and subordinance. back to top

You will be maintaining and repairing ground radar systems. The career field has several missions, maintenance of at least three kinds of radar: Air Traffic Control, Weather, and Aircraft Control and Warning. Air Traffic Control radars are used to guide aircraft approaching or departing an airport out to 60 miles. Weather radars are used to detect weather information, which helps weather forecasters. Aircraft Control and Warning radars are ground-based transportable systems providing long-range air surveillance for air defense. Your job is to perform electronic maintenance to fix one or more of these types of radar. You will be using oscilloscope, digital voltage meters, frequency analyzes, and many other pieces of electronics test equipment. This is a highly involved electronics career field. You will be using some of the most up-to-date electronics techniques available. back to top

Ground Radio Communications installs, maintains, inspects, overhauls, repairs, and modifies fixed, mobile and transportable transmitters, receivers, transceivers, and related equipment. Included are multiple waveform radio systems operating low frequency, high frequency, very high frequency, and ultra high frequency radio systems that include radio frequency amplifiers, recorders, keying and signal devices, generation and display equipment and personal wireless communication services (PWCS). You will be responsible for supervising ground radio maintenance activities by overseeing work in progress and review completed repairs for sound maintenance practices. You will establish requirements for maintenance equipment, support equipment tools and spare parts. You will be required to meet compliance standards with maintenance management and publications procedures. You will also be responsible for providing recommendations to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures, as well as enforcing safety standards for all ground radio maintenance activities. back to top

You will install, maintain, repair, and operate heating plants, systems, and equipment, which operate on oil, gas, or coal. Your duties could entail working on anything from a room space heater up to a base heating plant. You will be working with furnaces, boilers, stoves, heat exchangers, burners, blowers, fans, and radiant heaters. Also, you will learn how to use high and low pressure systems with oil, gas, or coal-heated furnaces and boilers.

You will install, operate, maintain, modify, and repair refrigeration, heating plants, systems, and equipment, will operate on all types of air conditioning, evaporative cooling, air compressing, and ventilation equipment, plants, and systems. This may be large, cold storage systems, package type air conditioners, and large industrial cooling systems. You are also responsible for maintaining electric, electronic, and pneumatic controls associated directly with the refrigeration/cooling equipment. back to top

Download PDF BrochureYou will perform preventive maintenance by inspecting the helicopter airframe and its various systems. It will be your duty to repair/maintain (remove, install, adjust) and perform operational checks of systems such as rotor, transmission and drive, landing gear, fuel, hydraulic and electrical. You will also perform duties such as servicing of the various helicopter systems, ground handling, launch and recover, disassemble and reassemble of the helicopter before/after air/ground shipment. back to top

The Historian Career Field encompasses activities to document Air Forces historical activities. Historian personnel are involved in researching, writing, editing, and organizing historical data; maintaining historical files and repositories; conducting interviews; historical studies; documenting important deliberations and decisions; and deploying to meet operational contingency and wartime requirements to document significant events and submit historical reports. back to top

Manages, supervises, and performs intelligence activities and functions including exploitation, development, and dissemination of multisensor imagery products to support warfighting operations and other activities. back to top

An In-flight Refueling is more commonly called a Boom Operator. You will be primarily responsible for operating the equipment in the KC-135 that connects the two aircraft in flight so fuel can be transferred. This equipment, which you will operate, is called a "Flying Boom", thus the term "Boom Operator." You will also be trained as a Loadmaster. As a Loadmaster, you will be responsible for assuring that cargo carried in the tanker is properly loaded and tied down for flight. You will also be given training in basic navigation procedures so you can assist the navigator in determining and maintaining the plane's geographical position. back to top

Perhaps the most valuable resource any leader or manager has, other than people, is information. The mission of Information Management (IM) is to propose, develop, and implement policy to manage information in any form throughout its life cycle. Unlike any other career field, you can be assigned to any organization and work in any type of environment-- maintenance, operations, intelligence, personnel, weather--there is no limit. Information Management is made up of several major functions. Publications is responsible for creating, controlling, and distributing official publications (regulations, manuals, and forms), and providing libraries of official publications. Records is responsible for managing, controlling, and disposing of official records, and managing the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act. Administrative Communications is responsible for moving all mail (paper or electronic); administrative orders; document security; locator service and creating clear, efficient, and effective communications. back to top

Download PDF BrochureIn this AFSC, you will be operating and maintaining avionics systems. Your job will consist of isolating malfunctions in avionics systems, radar, integrated test systems built-in-test (BIT), recording systems, video display systems, and various other systems. You will remove, install, check, and repair avionics systems and line replaceable units (LRU). You'll be using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, etc. to diagnose malfunctions. back to top

The Knowledge Operations Career Field encompasses communications and data, information and knowledge management tasks and functions. Included are planning, coordinating, managing, sharing, and controlling organization's data assets; conducting information analyses to determine proper flow and life-cycle management of information, regardless of medium; operating information systems to create, collect, process, disseminate, use, store, protect, and dispose of information; electronic and manual publications, and forms development, design, control, storage, and dissemination; management of official records, including manual and automated record management systems. back to top

You will be required to perform preventive and major maintenance on liquid fuel systems, which are used for storing, distributing, and dispensing conventional fuels, such as gasoline and jet fuel. You will also be required to make periodic inspections on these systems for leakage, corrosion, faulty fittings, and inoperative electrical and mechanical components, and make necessary repairs or adjustments. Because you will be working with highly flammable petroleum products, you have to ensure precautionary safety measures are being followed to prevent fire, explosions, and injury to personnel. back to top

In this skill, you will be primarily involved in the logistical planning of operations deployments, sustainment, recovery, and support procedures. You will provide planning support for associated units.

You job will be to perform base support planning processes. You'll prepare and direct compiling, coordinating, publishing, distributing, maintaining, and implementing base support plans. You'll identify shortfalls, disconnects, and alternate support methods to enhance supportability of throughput and bed down forces.

You'll establish and operate a control cent and monitor deploying personnel and equipment products. You'll review all the planning documents to determine deployment taskings. You'll also develop crisis action procedures in conjunction with other employed organizations. You'll maintain a close relationship between operations, logistics, and support organizations to enhance support of the combat mission. back to top

Evaluates, installs, removes and repairs low observable coatings. Designs, repairs, modifies and fabricates aircraft, metal, plastic, composite, advanced composite, LO, and bonded structural parts and components. Applies preservative treatments to aircraft, aerospace ground equipment (AGE), and support equipment (SE). Applies low observable materials and coatings to aircraft. Repairs low observable and metallic structural parts and components to meet requirements for preserving structural integrity. Assesses damage impacts to aircraft signatures. Advises on structural and low observable repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural and low observable integrity. Assembles and repairs using special fasteners and adhesives. Checks repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications. back to top

You will monitor maintenance performance data systems for compliance with established procedures. In this job, you will collect and maintain maintenance performance data for use in analysis reports, studies, and problem identification. You will assemble information by extracting and tabulating maintenance data in logical presentation sequence, using computerized and manual methods. You will control and operate the Maintenance Management Information and Control System (MMICS). This is a computerized data system which enables you to keep maintenance managers informed as to what maintenance is required, the current status of the assigned equipment (aircraft, missiles, support equipment, etc.), and what areas of the automated file require attention. back to top

Plans, schedules and organizes use and maintenance of aircraft, engines, munitions, missiles, space systems, aerospace ground equipment (AGE), and associated support systems. Documents and maintains aircraft, engines, missiles, munitions, AGE, and associated support systems records. back to top

The Materiel Management Field encompasses managing, controlling, and operating materiel management systems associated with specified Classes of Supply. This field includes functions of designing, developing, analyzing, and operating materiel management systems; requirements determination and computation; operating and managing materiel storage warehouses; equipment review and validation; records maintenance; inventory and distribution control; inspection and identification of property; and assisting commanders in maintaining accountability of assigned readiness spares and equipment. back to top

Performs, supervises, and manages military equal opportunity (MEO) and human relations education (HRE) programs. Conducts administrative functions to support MEO programs. back to top

Performs and manages munitions production and materiel tasks and activities. Identifies munitions and equipment requirements. Operates and maintains automated data processing equipment (ADPE) to perform munitions accounting, computations, and research. Stores, maintains, assembles, issues, and delivers assembled nonnuclear munitions. Complies with explosive, missile, and ground safety, security, and environmental directives and practices. Receives, stores, handles, and transports nuclear weapons. back to top

Deploys, sustains troubleshoots and repairs voice, data and video network infrastructure and cryptographic equipment in a fixed and deployed environment. Sustains and operates systems through effective troubleshooting, repair, diagnostics and system performance analysis. back to top

Integrates, operates, monitors, secures, and controls the physical (wired, optical or wireless), data link, network, and transport layers of garrison and tactical Communications-Computer Systems (C-CS) encompassing local and wide area networks, end-to-end telecommunications and circuit switching systems, long-haul circuits, and the Global Information Grid (GIG). Performs, coordinates, and supervises their design, configuration, operation, restoration, and improvements. Analyzes their capabilities and performance, identifies problems, and takes corrective action. Operates cryptographic equipment. Fabricates cable assemblies. Performs C-CS quality control and trend analysis. Directs and makes operational adjustments to C-CS equipment. back to top

Exploits intelligence information to develop global communications structures for targeting, exploitation, and situational awareness. Analyzes intelligence information through research and assessment to determine adversarial actions and intentions. Drafts and disseminates long-term and time-sensitive intelligence reports to consumers worldwide. back to top

When a doctor looks at an X-ray, they are "seeing" inside our bodies. The Air Force uses similar methods to inspect the insides of metal objects. As a Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Apprentice, your job will require you to identify possible defects in Air Force equipment.

You will determine what test method to use, and prepare fluids and parts for inspection. Once you've completed the test, you will interpret the results and provide information about any defects you found to the repair center. You will analyze wear metal content on engine lubricating oil and other fluids and recommend corrective action. You will also establish radiation areas for radiographic operations, compute and monitor personal exposure areas for radiographic operations, and monitor personnel exposure data.

You could be performing NDI on structures, components, and systems. You will be able to detect cracks, delaminations, voids, processing defects, and heat damage. Some of the tests you'll use could be penetrates, eddy current, magnetic particle, radiographic, optical, or ultrasonic.

Additionally, you'll operate, maintain, and inspect the nondestructive equipment and perform operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools. You'll be trained in characteristics of metals identification, detecting metal discontinuities and flaws, radiological safety and radiation monitoring procedures, and interpreting technical orders and directives. back to top

This intelligence specialty involves collecting, analyzing, and producing intelligence information as well as the development and construction of target materials in support of combat mission planning and execution. Intelligence information collected by all sources must be evaluated to determine if it is accurate and then disseminated to appropriate levels of command. Automated Systems (Combat Intelligence System, Automated Message Handling Systems, Personal Computers) are the most often used methods to collect, analyze and store large amounts of intelligence information. Databases are created for enemy forces, equipment, location, and capabilities to aid all levels of command in target selection, mission planning, and combat mission execution.

Intelligence information must be delivered to commanders and aircrews through intelligence briefings (current intelligence briefing, threat-of-the-day briefing, situation and mission briefings) at all levels of operation. You will participate in this mission planning from the selection of a target, construction of mission route charts, choosing navigational aids such as radar offset aim-points, and providing imagery support materials to the assessment of bomb impact points. back to top

Operations Management is responsible for activating and managing Civil Engineer (CE) command and control centers during peacetime, wartime, and contingency operations. You will establish and manage the operation of the command control centers and customer focal point by managing the customer satisfaction program, responding to customer inquiries, preparing and managing work requirements, and providing recommended methods of accomplishment based on existing capabilities. You will monitor work costs to ensure compliance with legal limits or support agreements. You are also responsible for ensuring identification of environmental concern, analyzing work activities and ensuring quality and compliance with established policies. You will perform quality assessment evaluation and develop statement of work on non-technical contracts, maintenance requirements, purchase agreements and service contracts. back to top

The Paralegal career field is very challenging and involves a wide range of issues and situations relating to military and civilian law. This career field is similar in nature to the paralegal and legal assistant positions found in the civilian community. Experience and professional training acquired while serving in this career field provide a solid foundation for post-service employment in the civilian sector legal practice. As a Paralegal, you will have the opportunity to work and train in a variety of areas -- military justice, claims, legal assistance and civil law.

In the military justice arena you will perform legal research in support of no judicial punishment and courts-martial proceedings. You will draft specifications for actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. You will also help investigating officers complete necessary documentation and discuss status of cases and major points of investigative interest. You will ensure availability of witnesses for courts-martial, prepare correspondence referring charges for trial, and assemble and deliver charge sheets and accompanying documents to trial counsel, defense counsel and the military judge.

If you are working in the legal assistance/preventive law area, you will be one of the first people that visitors to the law center meet. It will be your responsibility to determine their eligibility for legal assistance. Under an attorney's supervision you will obtain facts, background information, and data to determine appropriate assistance or referral to other agencies. You will also prepare standard or specially drawn documents such as powers of attorney, wills, promissory notes, deeds, bills of sale, mortgages, certificates of interview for marriage to aliens and income tax returns. back to top

Download PDF BrochurePararescue units are elite units of the Air Forced Reserve. These units are comprised of a small group of men, for Pararescuemen are always men, who are intensely trained to perform conventional and non-conventional rescues. Their primary mission is to rescue air crews downed behind enemy lines.

This mission came into being in 1943 when an aircrew bailed out of a C-46 in the jungle along the China-Burma border. There was no doubt medical aid would be necessary, and so a few medical corpsmen voluntarily parachuted into this desolate region to find and care for the crew. And that is exactly what they did for months until the party could be lead to safety. These para-jumpers, known as PJs, began the tradition of the Pararescuemen. Still known as the PJs, these men live by their motto, "that others may live," and operate around the world.

Their work is not confined to times of conflict. The PJs assist during natural disasters, and were some of the first on the scene in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit. Across the United States, they have assisted in rescues at sea, deserts and mountains. They are well known in the Northwest for saving people who get stranded on Mt. Hood in Oregon.

The PJs are a part of the 920th Rescue Wing of the Air Force Reserve and primarily operate out of Patrick Air Force Base in Florida near the Kennedy Space Center. In fact, the PJs assist during every launch from Cape Canaveral. They also operate from Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona and Portland Air Reserve Base in Oregon. The PJs work with HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters and HC-130P/N tankers that can refuel the helicopters in mid-air, dramatically increasing their range.

The requirements to become a Pararescuemen are stringent, but the most important attribute is the desire to do the job. Other skills can be learned. The training is long and intense, including a paramedic course, and can take the better part of two years. After that, Pararescuemen can live and work in their local communities - many are paramedics and firemen - and serve as they are needed.

This is one of the most exciting jobs in the Air Force Reserve and 920th Rescue Wing is credited with saving thousands of lives that would otherwise be lost. back to top

You will operate and maintain heavy construction equipment. This equipment may include front-end loaders, road graders, bulldozers, dump trucks, skid steer loaders, backhoes, water trucks, forklifts, excavators, cranes, and multi-purpose sweepers. You will operate tractor-trailer combinations, transporting construction equipment and materials. You will also construct, maintain, and inspect concrete and asphalt runways, aircraft parking aprons, and roads. You will be operating small powered equipment, such as pneumatic hammers, air compressors, and vibrator tampers. You will install and maintain different types of security fencing. You will be required to ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations. Depending on the regional area, you may be involved with snow removal operations by operating snow blowers, plows, and power brooms. back to top

You will be assisting, advising and counseling military personnel and dependents of personnel on matters that concern them in the Air Force community. You will be involved with both a manual and computerized system to maintain personnel records. You may be involved with duties at a unit administration section in support of the personnel unit. You will initiate and maintain personnel records of military personnel. You will collect and furnish management data changes to the personnel systems management office. You will maintain files of correspondence, regulations, directives, letters and other publications pertaining to personnel administration. You will advise personnel on career development, job specialties, special assignments, promotions, training, retraining programs, duty selection, restrictions, and other personnel functions. You will schedule and process personnel for separation, reenlistment, and changes of routine or special duty assignments, reassignments or other personnel actions. back to top

Performs integrated pest management functions. Conducts pest management surveys. Determines pest management actions needed to control and prevent infestations of plant and animal pests. Interacts and coordinates with medical activities to control health hazards. Selects chemicals and operates pesticide dispersal equipment. Provides maximum benefits consistent with environmental protection parameters. Ensures compliance with applicable laws and directives. back to top

You will write and edit news for internal and civilian newspapers. You will maintain liaison with local and regional civic leaders to better military civilian relations. You will assist in the development of informational and news material for base newspapers, guides, bulletin boards, and commanders calls. You will be writing editorials, sport stories, and reporting on news events. You will be reviewing speeches, news releases, tapes, motion picture films, and photographs. You will make up newspapers, prepare layouts, read and correct proofs, and coordinate with the publisher for distribution and circulation. back to top

You will learn the procedures necessary to select the correct frequencies, equipment, and antennas necessary to maintain reliable point-to-point and air-to-ground radio/satellite communications. In addition to learning equipment operation, you will also learn to send and receive messages using standard military voice and data communications procedures. back to top

You are responsible for your base's ability to withstand and recover from attack during a war and natural disasters during peacetime. You will write and implement the plans used by members of your unit to react to attacks, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and any other calamities that may strike. To help make sure your base can recover if something were to happen, you might conduct training exercises for the base, putting your plans into action in disaster simulation designed to test your unit's ability to respond. In the event of an attack or natural disaster, you could man and operate the Mobile Command Post used by your commander to keep the base functioning, relaying vital information on the condition and status of the base and its mission capability. You may serve on disaster response teams with the responsibility to report on the base's condition after such an event. back to top

Deploys, sustains, troubleshoots and repairs standard radio frequency wireless, line-of-sight, beyond line-of-sight, wideband, and ground-based satellite and encryption transmission devices in a fixed and deployed environment. Included are multiple waveform systems operating across the spectrum, keying and signal devices; telemetry, and instrumentation systems. Establishes and maintains circuits, configures and manages system and network connectivity. Performs/supervises wireless radio and satellite systems and equipment maintenance activities. Oversees work in progress and reviews completed repairs for sound maintenance practices. Establishes requirements for maintenance equipment, support equipment, tools, and spare parts. Requisitions, accounts for, and turns in supplies and material. Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective action. Reviews and ensures compliance with maintenance management publications and procedures. Identifies maintenance problem areas and recommends corrective action. Develops and enforces safety standards for ground RF system maintenance activities. back to top

In this job, you will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing safety activities. It is the perfect job for someone who likes to be involved in a variety of activities. Whether you're talking about giving safety briefings to organizations or inspecting safety practices in an organization, there is a lot of diversity in this career field. back to top

You will be trained to maintain and repair radio transmitters, receivers, and telegraph multiplex equipment. This consists of microwave, trophospheric scatter, and radio relay equipment capable of voice, digital, and telegraph multiplex transmission. This equipment is similar to that used by the telephone company for transmitting and receiving all forms of communications over long distance. You will configure earth terminal equipment supporting mission requirements; establish and maintain communication links with distant earth terminals via communication satellites; operate earth terminal control console; and continuously monitor system performance indicators. You will also maintain and modify earth terminal equipment, and implement earth terminal operational directives. back to top

Security Forces secures the base perimeter, as well as ensuring the safety of all base weapons, property and personnel from hostile forces.

Security Forces personnel learn life-saving procedures; provide armed response; direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic on base; operate speed measuring, drug, alcohol and breath test devices; and conduct investigations. You will be involved in team patrol movements, tactical drills, battle procedures, and military operations other than war. You might also be apprehending and detaining suspects, securing crime scenes or testifying in judicial proceedings. back to top

The Services career field is wide ranging and covers a variety of areas. This career field prepares you well for civilian life and further education could lead to a degree in Hotel and Restaurant management--a very lucrative field. You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of different areas--recreation, fitness, and sports programs; food service facility; lodging facility; linen exchange; mortuary affairs; honor guard team; or a readiness program.

In the capacity of performing the technical functions of this career field, you will operate fixed, bare base, and portable food facilities and equipment. You will plan, prepare and adjust menus.

Using sound fiscal practices, you will operate income-producing activities, and establish resale merchandise prices, inventory levels, and safeguarding procedures.

When you are working in the transient quarter's area, you will be one of the first people that visitors to your base meet. It will be your responsibility to determine if there is housing available for them, or direct them what to do if none is available. back to top

Manages electronic signals intelligence exploitation activities and functions. Oversees electronic monitoring, analysis, and related equipment. Manages communications signals exploitation activities and functions. Oversees electronic equipment, computer systems and analysis equipment to exploit communications signals intelligence production efforts. back to top

Manages or performs duties in space operations; space surveillance, space control, missile warning, satellite command and control (C2), or range operations activities. back to top

Performs vehicle maintenance activities on military and commercially designed fire fighting vehicles and equipment. Activities include inspection, diagnostics, repair, and rebuild of components and assemblies. back to top

The Spectrum Operations technician analyzes requirements and requests frequencies to support terrestrial, aircraft, and space systems and coordinate radio, radar, land, and other electromagnetic radiating or receiving requirements. They possess a solid understanding of wireless communications systems technologies and configurations and provide guidance to program offices, developers, and potential users of radiating and receiving equipment planned for introduction into the Air Force inventory and for modification to existing equipment. back to top

Students begin their photographic training by studying the theory of light and photographic exposure. They are then introduced to camera operations and black and white photographic chemicals, followed by black and white film processing. Black and white film and paper characteristics are taught along with processing and printing equipment. Students learn the principles of optics, camera lenses, and the application of electronic flash and photographic filters using cameras and film sizes 4x5 inch, 120, and 35mm. back to top

You will construct, maintain, plan, and repair wooden, masonry, and concrete buildings and structures. You will construct and repair concrete footings, foundations, walls, floor slabs, piers, and columns for prefabricated and permanent structures. You will erect framework by placing, joining, and fastening sills, joists, sub-floors, studs, rafters, trusses, and wall and roof sheathing using hardware and fastening devices. You will install interior and exterior trim and finishing materials. You will lay structures according to blueprints, building plans, and other directives. You will apply mastics, repair or construct mortar beds and install floor and wall tile. You will adjust, troubleshoot, repair, and install locking devices on security containers.

You will install, construct, repair, and modify structures that are made of sheet metal. In addition, you will cut, measure, and join pieces using metal cutters, benders, and riveting equipment. You will also cut and join steel sections by using gas and electric welding equipment. Some things you may be working on include shower stalls, corrosion-resistant tables, fireproof partitions, metal roofing, metal siding, and guttering. You will inspect, maintain, and repair overhead, roll-up, personnel, hangar doors, and gates. back to top

Supply System Analysts are responsible for the day-to-day software maintenance of the supply computer systems that track all aspects of the organization. They are database managers trained in the operation, use, and programming of the supply mainframe computer. You track data and generate reports from the mainframe computer for use throughout the supply organization. You learn basic programming to fix local system troubles and work local requirements. back to top

In this job, you will plan and schedule parachute and fabric activities and establish performance standards. You will also look at ways to improve work methods and advise on inspection, repair, and repacking of aircrew survival equipment. Your job will be to determine the serviceability of this equipment and evaluate any problems you find. Once you have identified a potential problem, it will be your job to determine whether the equipment needs to be repaired or replaced.

Another part of your job will be to assemble, inspect, clean, fabricate, repair, and pack fabric and rubber components, including protective clothing, upholstery, thermal radiation barriers, protective covers, flotation equipment, emergency evacuation systems, and various types of parachutes.

You will also operate, maintain, and inspect survival equipment machinery, test equipment, and tools and perform operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment. back to top

Survival instructors undergo intense training in the following areas: instructional methods and skills, wilderness living, shelter construction, fire building, map and compass navigation, backpacking, food and water procurement, wilderness medicine and basic first aid, signaling and rescue techniques, escape and evasion, and prisoner of war (POW) resistance techniques. You train in all major climactic conditions; arctic, desert, tropical, ocean, and temperate. Survival Instructors are self-motivated go-getters responsible for teaching skills that save lives. You will be in a very physically, mentally, and technically demanding career field facing new challenges daily. back to top

Engages enemy forces utilizing advanced technologies and weapon systems to direct airstrikes in close proximity of friendly forces. Controls and executes operational air and space power. Operates in austere combat environments independent of an established airbase or its perimeter defenses. Employed as part of a joint, interagency or coalition force to support Combatant Commander objectives. Primarily assigned to U.S. Army Installations. Member of Battlefield Airman grouping. back to top

Responsible for Managing the maintenance activities engaged in planning, inspecting, repairing, and servicing tactical aircraft and support equipment (SE). The Tactical Aircraft Technician plans, organizes, and manages maintenance activities for repair of aircraft and associated SE. Responsible for maintenance planning and inspections. Coordinates with supply, operations, and other support activities to improve procedures and resolve problems. Evaluates and directs processes used in inspecting, maintaining, and servicing aircraft, components, and SE. Prioritize maintenance and repair functions. Supervise preparation of maintenance forms for aircraft repair, inspection, and parts replacement. Directs aircraft battle damage repair and crash recovery operations. Inspects and evaluates aircraft maintenance activities. Resolves problems and interprets technical publications for inspecting, maintaining, and modifying aircraft and SE. back to top

Download PDF BrochureYou will perform scheduled inspections, functional checks, and preventive maintenance on tactical aircraft and aircraft installed equipment. Prior to flight you will inspect and perform various functional checks of the aircraft as well as ensure that the aircraft has been properly serviced with fuel, hydraulic fluid, and liquid oxygen. After flight, you will be responsible for ensuring the aircraft is still in "operationally ready" condition. You will maintain and repair all parts of the aircraft performing general mechanical work as opposed to working on a particular system or subsystem. back to top

Maintains tactical aircraft, support equipment, and forms and records. Performs and supervises flight chief, expediter, crew chief, repair and reclamation, quality assurance, and maintenance support functions. Performs end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, special inspections and phase inspections. Performs sortie generation operations and hot pit refuels. Advises on problems including maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and related aerospace equipment. Uses conventional or automated technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems. Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and related equipment. Troubleshoots and maintains aircraft engines, hydraulic, and other related systems, structures, components, and related equipment. Removes and installs aircraft and engine components. Conducts functional tests of repaired engines, components, and systems. Adjusts, aligns, and rigs aircraft systems. Supervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations. back to top

You will make arrangements for shipment of government freight from one point to another. This could include anything from a desk to aircraft parts. Your job will involve preparing transportation requests and authorizations, bills of loading, quality control documents and loss or damage reports. You will inspect shipments for damage during unloading, and ensure that they are ready for shipment. Loading and unloading of shipments may include the use of forklifts, pallet trucks, and hand trucks. back to top

Supervises and performs vehicle and vehicular equipment maintenance activities and functions, including diagnostics, repairs, rebuilding components and assemblies and fabrication of parts. Ensures compliance with vehicle maintenance policies, directives, and procedures. back to top

Your job is to schedule and coordinate vehicle maintenance for the entire motor pool. You will use an integrated computer system to keep track of the maintenance of all the vehicles on base. You will also be responsible for long-range forecasting of maintenance needs based on your knowledge of the vehicles and the folks who drive them.

Another part of your job is to maintain the historical records of vehicle maintenance. This involves the keeping of both computer and paper files. It will be your job to analyze these records and track any maintenance trends that would affect the mission of the motor pool. You may have to present this information to your leaders, using charts and graphs to show your facts. They will rely on you to give them accurate and specific information about what is happening in the motor pool so they can make important decisions about the base's vehicles. back to top

You will learn to operate vehicles ranging from sedans, to busses, to utility trucks, to full eighteen-wheel tractor/trailer combinations that transport personnel and materials. You will operate material handling equipment, wreckers, mounted cranes, and hoists. Additionally, you will find yourself participating in convoy operations and movements of supplies, munitions, and out-sized expeditionary forces. You will acquire knowledge to accomplish map and compass reading, determine vehicle types and specifications, assess capacities and limitations. You will develop skills in operating vehicles, cleaning and servicing vehicles, overseeing loading and unloading of personnel and cargo, and preparing operator records and reports. back to top

You will be taught the principles of Visual Information Production and Documentation. Training includes camera operation, lighting techniques, shooting location selection, and operator maintenance of equipment. In this career field, you could be assigned to either combat camera assignments or performing production related functions. back to top

In this job, you will manage, plan, schedule, and perform installation and removal of telephone switching systems, telephone subsets, telephone key systems, and associated equipment. You will install and remove copper core or fiber-optic wiring, modems, terminal blocks, and telephone instruments. As a Telephone Systems Apprentice, you will climb ladders to install, remove and maintain wiring, so it is important you not have a fear of heights. You will also interpret sketches, ensure components meet standard installation specifications and plan interior wiring. back to top

In this job, you will be an active participant in maintaining a clean environment. You will operate, maintain, and repair water collection, supply, and treatment plants and systems; and wastewater treatment plants and systems. You will perform analysis on water and wastewater samples to comply with Environmental Protection Agency guidance. Also, training will be given in the operation and setting up of field water purification units as well as field water distribution systems and waste water collection and disposal. Your civilian equivalent would be a municipal water/waste water treatment plant operator. back to top

Weather affects nearly every type of military operation and you will analyze weather conditions; prepare forecasts, issue weather warnings, and brief weather information to pilots. back to top

Performs and manages air battle manager (ABM) operations functions and activities. Effects control of assigned forces. Plans, organizes, and directs operations, including airspace management, directs aircraft conducting air defense and tactical missions, coalition integration, sensor system management, operations management activities, and data link operations. Supervises mission crew activities, and sector and regional operations control centers. Provides staff supervision and technical advice. Supports planning, programming, and budgeting process for command and control (C2) and battle management functions. back to top

Leads, trains, and equips personnel supporting aerospace equipment sustainment and operations. Manages maintenance and modification of aircraft and associated equipment. Administers aircraft maintenance programs and resources. Directs aircraft maintenance production, staff activity, and related materiel programs. Assesses unit capability and advises senior leadership. back to top

Download PDF BrochurePerforms duties of navigator, electronic warfare officer (EWO), or weapon systems officer (WSO) to accomplish combat, training, and other assigned missions. Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, Intelligence, and weather information. Participates in mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is pre-flighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Navigates aircraft to accomplish assigned mission. Operates available navigation systems. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. back to top

Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Supervises mission planning, preparation, and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is pre-flighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Pilots aircraft and commands crew. Operates aircraft controls and equipment. Performs, supervises, or directs navigation, in-flight refueling, and weapons delivery. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. For more information on preparation for a pilot career in the Air Force Reserve click here. back to top

Develops and administers Chaplain Service policies and procedures, including plans and operations, readiness management, Chaplain Service manpower, budgetary and fiscal management, chaplain facility repair, modification, and construction. Manages resources to provide professional religious support needed to accomplish the mission of the US Air Force and maintain the highest degree of effectiveness and readiness. Advises commanders on religious, ethical, moral, morale, and quality of life matters. back to top

Develops and implements civil engineer (CE) force employment, and provides staff supervision and technical advice. Performs and manages CE functions and activities to provide facilities and infrastructure supporting the United States and allies. Activities include programming, budgeting, project management, drafting, surveying, planning, feasibility studies, construction management, utilities operations, energy and environmental programs, land management, real property accounting, fire protection, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), disaster preparedness (DP) programs, family housing and dorm management, and mobilization programs at base level. Serves on response teams and related installation support services. Advises commanders and government officials on effective use of CE resources. back to top

Provides assault zone reconnaissance and assessments, terminal control, and personnel recovery (PR). Manages day-to-day operations of PR activities to coordinate PR system and organize, train and equip assigned personnel to conduct rescue and recovery operations; manages survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) programs and surveys, establishes and controls the aerospace surface interface in objective areas. Deploys as team member, team leader or mission commander as a direct combatant or to command and battle staffs to provide subject matter expertise to plan for an manage command and control for special reconnaissance, terminal control and PR operations. back to top

Download PDF BrochurePlans, conducts, directs, and reports on flight test programs associated with the design, development, and modification of aircraft, aerospace vehicles, flight simulators, and related systems. Plans and conducts flight test programs. Formulates test procedures and conducts tests to evaluate structural integrity, performance, handling characteristics, reliability, and suitability of aircraft and systems. Manages research, test and evaluation projects, and programs. Integrates test objectives, organizes and directs test forces, supervises flight operations. Identifies design and operational deficiencies and recommends improvements. Prepares technical reports and recommends design improvements. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. back to top

Plans and conducts flight test activities. Formulates test procedures and conducts tests to evaluate structural integrity, performance, handling characteristics, reliability, and suitability of aircraft and systems. Manages research, test and evaluation projects, and programs. Integrates test objectives, organizes and directs test forces, and supervises flight operations. Identifies design and operational deficiencies and recommends improvements. Prepares technical reports and recommendations for design improvements. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. For more information on preparation for a pilot career in the Air Force Reserve click here. back to top

Download PDF BrochurePerforms duties of weapon systems officer (WSO), electronic warfare officer (EWO), to accomplish combat, training, and other assigned missions. Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Participates in mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is pre-flighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Navigates aircraft to accomplish assigned mission. Operates available navigation systems. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. back to top

Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Supervises mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is pre-flighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Pilots aircraft and commands crew. Operates aircraft controls and equipment. Performs, supervises, or directs navigation, in-flight refueling and weapons delivery. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. For more information on preparation for a pilot career in the Air Force Reserve click here. back to top

Responsible for all aspects of financial management to include system budget preparation, submission, and justification; fund control; review and analysis of contractor reports; and preparation of independent cost estimates. Establishes, revises, and maintains cost reporting procedures. Develops and issues detailed guidance to contractor(s) for preparation of budget estimates, financial data, and contractor cost studies. Maintains current records of all funds applicable to the program. back to top

Download PDF BrochureDevelops plans and policies, monitors and evaluates operations, coordinates staff activities, and advises commanders. Monitors, evaluates, and directs flying operations and training programs. Develops requirements for equipment and training. Prepares and coordinates budgets. Analyzes rated manpower requirements and formulates personnel policies. Prepares, coordinates, and disseminates policy directives and implementing instructions. Develops contingency plans. back to top

Develops plans and policies, monitors and evaluates operations, coordinates staff activities, and advises commanders. Monitors, evaluates, and directs flying operations and training programs. Develops requirements for equipment and training. Prepares and coordinates budgets. Analyzes rated manpower requirements and formulates personnel policies. Prepares, coordinates, and disseminates policy directives and implementing instructions. Develops contingency plans. For more information on preparation for a pilot career in the Air Force Reserve click here. back to top

Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Supervises mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is pre-flighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Pilots aircraft and commands crew. Operates aircraft controls and equipment. Performs, supervises, or directs navigation, in-flight refueling, rescue operations and cargo and passenger delivery. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. For more information on preparation for a pilot career in the Air Force Reserve click here. back to top

Performs and manages intelligence operations and applications activities. Programs, plans, and evaluates operations and applications resources and activities. Establishes priorities. Conducts and manages collection functions. Oversees collection and exploitation activities of all sources of intelligence information. Manages production, processing, and dissemination of products. Develops, validates, and prioritizes targeting and GI & S activities and procedures. Plans and implements aircrew training. Determines unit requirements and tailors intelligence support to missions, equipment, and employment tactics. Establishes, recommends, and disseminates information and intelligence collection requirements. back to top

Manages and provides legal services to preserve prerogatives of the United States Air Force and its commanders. Performs duties prescribed by Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) pursuant to Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, 1995 (MCM), and prepares and provides legal opinions and decisions necessary for efficient and effective discharge of mission of the United States Air Force. Specialty encompasses administration of military justice, including counsel on disciplinary matters, pretrial advice, preparation for trial, trials by courts-martial, post-trial actions, and appellate review. Renders legal advice to commanders on all phases of Air Force operations, including international law, operations law, procurement, claims, environmental law, military and civilian personnel issues, patents, litigation, military affairs, legal assistance and preventive law, taxes, and allied legal matters. back to top

Integrates the spectrum of the logistics processes within the operational, acquisition, and wholesale environments. The major logistics processes include distribution management, materiel management and contingency operations. Directs and manages distribution management, materiel management, contingency operations, fuels management, aerial port operations, vehicle management, and acquisition/life cycle logistics management. Plans and programs logistics support for wartime requirements. back to top

The Logistics utilization field encompasses all functions performed by logistics officers, including aircraft, missile, and spacelift maintenance; supply; transportation; and logistics plans. Inherently included are program formulation, policy planning, coordination, inspection, command and direction, and supervision. back to top

Administrates and conducts a wide variety of activities across the human resource lifecycle. Activities include programming and allocation of manpower resources; manpower determination; personnel actions that encompass accountability, classification, assignments, force development, casualty, separations and retirements; education and training oversight; and guidance in military equal opportunity. Responsible for organizational development, performance management, and AF productivity programs. back to top

Download PDF BrochurePerforms duties of navigator to accomplish mobility, training, and other assigned missions. Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Participates in mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is pre-flighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Navigates aircraft to accomplish assigned mission. Operates available navigation systems. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. back to top

Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Supervises mission planning, preparation, filing a flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is pre-flighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Pilots aircraft and commands crew. Operates aircraft controls and equipment. Performs, supervises, or directs navigation, in-flight refueling, and cargo and passenger delivery. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. For more information on preparation for a pilot career in the Air Force Reserve click here. back to top

Conducts operations training and scheduling; develops operational plans and programs; manages tactical deception activities; and provides commanders and staff with assessment of operations effectiveness. Interprets and disseminates inspection results and recommends action to correct deficiencies and improve performance. back to top

Plans, budgets for, executes, and evaluates effectiveness of public affairs programs. Trains full-time public affairs specialists and additional duty unit public affairs representatives; and provides public affairs advice, counsel, and support for commanders and senior staff people. back to top

Performs duties of navigator or electronic warfare officer (EWO) to accomplish reconnaissance, surveillance, search and rescue, electronic combat, training, and other assigned missions. Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Participates in mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is preflighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Navigates aircraft to accomplish assigned mission. Operates available navigation systems. back to top

Operates specialized mission aircraft and commands flight crews to accomplish reconnaissance, surveillance, combat, training and other missions. Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Supervises mission planning, equipment configuration, and crew briefing. Ensures ground station and aircraft are preflighted, inspected, loaded and equipped for missions. Operates aircraft controls and equipment. Performs, supervises, or directs navigation, surveillance, reconnaissance, and weapons employment operations. back to top

Leads, manages, and directs security force (SF) activities. Included are installation, weapon system, and resource security; antiterrorism; law enforcement and investigations; military working dog functions; air base defense; armament and equipment; training pass and registration; information, personnel, industrial security; and combat arms. SF duties may require use of deadly force. back to top

Services Utilization Field provides management and oversight of appropriated fund (APF) and non-appropriated fund (NAF) activities. Included are food service (dining facilities, flight kitchens, and other food service facilities); transient housing (visiting quarters and temporary lodging facilities); mortuary affairs (search and recovery, inspection of human remains, briefing next of kin, military honors, honor guard management, and personal property program); recreation activities (fitness centers, recreation centers, outdoor recreation activities, and information ticket and tours); libraries; private organizations; business activities (golf courses, clubs, bowling centers, youth programs ([child development school age program and youth centers]); membership clubs (rod and gun, and aero); NAF Human Resource Office; logistics; marketing; and other specialized programs and support staff functions such as Protocol. This field is also responsible for APF and NAF vehicle control; monitoring allocations received from the resource recycling and recovery program; pay telephone; leisure travel services; force management functions involving education, training, manpower, and human resource management; and command of services units. back to top

Operates and manages space and missile operations systems. The systems include surveillance, intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch, spacelift, ballistic space warning, and satellite command and control (C2). Performs associated battle management, command, control, and communications activities to defend and support the United States and allied forces. Serves as space and missile operations advisor. back to top

Download PDF BrochurePerforms duties of navigator, fire control officer (FCO), or electronic warfare officer (EWO) to accomplish special operations, training, and other assigned missions. Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Participates in mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is pre-flighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Navigates aircraft to accomplish assigned mission. Operates available navigation systems. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. back to top

Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Supervises mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is pre-flighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Pilots aircraft and commands crew. Operates aircraft controls and equipment. Performs, supervises, or directs navigation, in-flight refueling, reconnaissance, weapons delivery, and cargo and passenger delivery. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures operational readiness of crew by conducting or supervising mission specific training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. For more information on preparation for a pilot career in the Air Force Reserve click here. back to top

Download PDF BrochurePerforms duties of a trainer navigator to accomplish navigator training and other assigned missions. Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews syllabus requirements, student progress, and weather information. Participates in mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Ensures aircraft is pre-flighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Navigates aircraft to accomplish assigned mission. Operates available navigation systems. Conducts or supervises training of students. Ensures optimum training opportunities and progress by conducting or supervising student training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. back to top

Plans and prepares for mission. Reviews syllabus requirements, student progress, and weather information. Ensures aircraft is pre-flighted, inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for mission. Pilots aircraft and commands crew. Operates aircraft controls and equipment. Performs, supervises, or directs navigation, transition training events, and instrument training. Conducts or supervises training of crewmembers. Ensures optimum training opportunities and progress by conducting or supervising student training. Develops plans and policies, monitors operations, and advises commanders. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to this specialty. For more information on preparation for a pilot career in the Air Force Reserve click here. back to top

Commands, manages, and performs weather operations for Air Force and Army activities. Integrates current and forecast atmospheric and space weather conditions into operations and operational planning. Develops, directs, and coordinates meteorological and space weather studies and research. Supports Air Force core weather responsibility to provide meteorological and space weather information for DoD air, ground, and space operations. back to top

You will perform technical nursing duties involving the care and treatment of patients. In an inpatient care setting, you will perform nursing care duties such as feeding, bathing, and moving patients. You will assemble, operate, and maintain medical equipment such as oxygen delivery equipment, intravenous controllers, fetal monitors, suction machines, and electrocardiograph recorders. You will measure and record vital signs. You will administer medications under the supervision of a physician or a nurse. You will draw blood samples. You will perform the routine collection of urine, fecal materials, and other bodily secretions for laboratory examination. You will prepare patients for surgery and perform post-operative monitoring. You will assist in the delivery and care of newborns. In a clinic setting, you will prepare patients for examination and assist physicians with treatments and procedures. You will prepare and order linens and supplies. In an emergency room setting, you will drive an ambulance and perform lifesaving care measures for the sick and injured. back to top

The Air Force provides its members the finest medical care available anywhere. Upon graduation from technical training you will be assigned to our medical treatment facilities to maintain the latest technology in medical equipment and could be deployed to field locations to maintain advanced medical equipment, field communications and facility support systems. All complex electronic and electro-mechanical equipment, especially medical, requires extensive and precise maintenance support. While in technical training for the biomedical equipment maintenance career field, you will receive instruction on clinical applications, operation, inspection and maintenance of approximately 40 different medical devices and systems. Your hands-on training will include equipment such as dental operatory systems, steam sterilizers, electrocardiographs, defibrillators, physiological monitors, anesthesia systems, ventilators, clinical chemistry analyzers, fixed and mobile x-ray systems, field support equipment and computers. back to top

You will train to work with doctors and other health professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart and lungs. You will be involved in four distinct areas of medical care: respiratory therapy, pulmonary diagnostics, invasive and non-invasive cardiology. Working as a member of the medical team, under the direction of a physician, you will perform pulmonary (lung) diagnostic studies and assist in long-term respiratory therapy, including the use of sophisticated life support equipment to assist patients in breathing; you will draw blood from patients and perform tests on that blood to determine the oxygen levels, as well as other measurements; you will perform electro-cardiograms (heart tracings) and ultrasound tests (use of sound waves to produce images of the heart); you will assist in catheterization and other special studies of the heart; you will be trained in life support skills, and the use of modern equipment to provide the most advanced techniques in patient care. back to top

A Dental Assistant assists the dental officer (dentist) in the treatment of patients. They select instruments, mix dental filling materials for restoring defective teeth, and clean and sterilize instruments. Other duties include assisting in specialty areas such as oral surgery, periodontics (treatment of gum disease), prosthodontics (replacement of missing teeth), and endodontics (root canal treatment). Assistants also take, develop, and mount dental radiographs (x-rays). back to top

The Dental Laboratory specialty is an integral element of the Dental Services. You will fabricate and repair complete dentures (artificial teeth), removable partial dentures (replace some missing teeth with artificial teeth), metal or porcelain crowns (caps), fixed partial dentures (bridges), orthodontic devices, mouth guards, and other types of appliances designed to restore the appearance, function, and health of a patient's mouth. Using a wide variety of dental laboratory equipment and materials such as wax, acrylic, gypsum, gold, and nickel-chrome alloys, you will accomplish work prescribed by a dental officer. back to top

Performs duties in Nutritional Medicine Service to include procuring, storing, preparing, cooking, baking and serving regular and therapeutic diets and nourishment. Performs clinical dietetics tasks and procures equipment. Maintains established sanitation, safety, and security standards. Accomplishes supply and subsistence management control and other duties as assigned. When no dietitian is assigned, consults command dietitian. back to top

You will provide administrative support to the entire hospital staff. This includes completing various forms, researching publications, drafting and typing letters and completing reports. In an Air Force medical facility there are a number of areas that you may be working, such as, personnel and administration, resource management, medical readiness, and office areas dealing directly with patient care. Some of the specific tasks you may be asked to perform include initiating, maintaining, filing, and safeguarding inpatient and outpatient medical records. You will interview patients for admission and discharge purposes, verify their eligibility for medical benefits, and assist in providing for patient accommodations on the inpatient unit. You will utilize medical computer systems to prepare written correspondence and operate programs concerning staffing, budgeting, patient scheduling and accounting. You will also collect and account for charges for hospitalization, maintain patient's valuables, and assist in arranging for aeromedical evacuation or medical care from civilian sources. back to top

Supports operational and training activities worldwide. Develops and administers disease vector surveillance, integrated vector and pest management, and environmental programs to protect forces from vector-borne disease and injury, prevent damage to weapons systems and installations, and ensure the implementation of effective and environmentally sound integrated vector and pest management controls. back to top

You will work in a hospital laboratory as a member of the health care team. You will be provided training in theoretical and applied concepts of clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohemotology, coagulation, microbiology, parasitology, serology, and laboratory management. You will collect and prepare various specimens for analysis. As a laboratory technician you will test and analyze specimens using scientific laboratory techniques to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. You will be required to perform preventive maintenance on sophisticated electronic laboratory equipment. Clinical laboratory technicians are responsible for the complete processing of blood for transfusion. You will conduct procedures necessary to identify bacteria and will determine antibiotic sensitivity of pathogenic microorganisms. You will perform evaluations of blood cells and blood components. You will maintain records of all laboratory work performed and prepare specimens for shipment to various military and civilian medical facilities. back to top

You will order medical and non-medical supplies and equipment from government and civilian sources of supply for your medical treatment facility. You will be responsible for receiving supplies from government and civilian supply sources. You will complete and process numerous forms and documents. You will be required to perform manual labor involving the handling and proper storage of materiel in the warehouse storage facility. You will operate government vehicles and materiel handling equipment. You will be required to issue and deliver supplies to the various clinics and departments of your medical facility on a daily or weekly basis. You will be responsible for maintaining computer records for the materiel used in your medical facility. You will process and input data directly into a computer system. You will operate various types of computer processing equipment. You will perform inventories of all stock maintained in your warehouse storage area. back to top

In this specialty, you will assist the professional staff (psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, and mental health nurse) in planning, evaluating, and providing patient care in inpatient settings and outpatient clinics. In this capacity, you are expected to interview patients to obtain clinical information that may assist in determining the patient's psychological and psychosocial status. Under professional supervision, you will provide guidance and counseling to assist patients in achieving a more satisfying personal, family, social, and occupational adjustment. You will be expected to develop a therapeutic relationship with patients and function as an active member of the treatment team. Your observations of patient behavior are highly regarded by the treatment team who incorporate your input into the overall evaluation and treatment plans. You will acquire knowledge about the medications used to treat mentally ill patients and learn to recognize the therapeutic and adverse effects of these medications. back to top

You will assist an Optometrist (eye doctor) in providing quality eye care for active duty members, dependents, and retirees. Your duties will include ordering glasses, making sure they're correct when they come back, fitting and adjusting them to the patient, and making minor repairs. You will also teach patients how to put on and take off contact lenses and how to care for them. A good part of the day will be spent performing tests on patients to help the doctor diagnose each patient. back to top

You will interpret, fill, and dispense prescriptions to patients. You will also interpret drug orders for hospitalized patients and prepare doses to be given within the hospital. You are required to perform mathematical calculations to determine the amount of ingredients needed to compound drugs in forms not available from manufacturers. This compounding includes the preparation of sterile, bacteria-free products that will be injected into the veins of patients. back to top

This job is similar to working in a Federal, State, County, or City Public Health Department. If you are interested in helping people and educating them on how to remain healthy, this is an excellent opportunity for you. Airmen are asked to work independently and use their knowledge and judgment early in their careers. Major areas of specialization include Communicable Disease Control, Facility Sanitation, Occupational Health, and Food Inspection. back to top

You will learn numerous specialized skills such as the difference between sterile and non-sterile instruments and supplies, transporting patients to the operating table, and cleaning the operating room. You will arrange and count sterile instruments and sponges in preparation for surgery and passes these items to the surgeon during an operation. You will assist anesthesia personnel when needed and must be able to remain calm in stressful situations. back to top

Develops and administers the aerospace medicine program; supervises, conducts medical examinations, and provides medical care for flyers, missile crews, and others with special standards of medical qualification. Directs evaluations of living and working environments within the Air Force community to detect and control health hazards and prevent disease and injury. back to top

Administers general and local anesthetics; manages anesthesiological services.

Engage in the traditional care of patients and handle emergencies unique to aviation. Our physicians serve an important role in aerospace medicine. You may examine an F-16 fighter pilot and determine whether or not he can take to the air. We turn to our doctors to provide advice on air rescue and aeromedical evacuation. Many physicians in the Air Force Reserve have opportunities to expand their medical knowledge with combat trauma techniques and flight medicine.

The Air Force Reserve offers you something different. And at the end of it all, you know you've used your skills to help your country.

Incentives:
You'll be a respected member of our ranks when you enter the Air Force Reserve as an officer. And you'll accept a lot of responsibility. Planes don't leave the ground until the physician has examined the pilot and given him the okay. Not only will you be serving your fellow Airmen, in some cases, you can pay off your student loans, or receive special pay incentives. You can also earn valuable retirement benefits. As an officer, you can take advantage of base privileges and tax-free shopping at base exchanges. You'll have the opportunity to see places you've only read about, and enjoy space-available travel on military aircraft within the U.S.

Training and Education:
It's easy to grow weary of the typical civilian hospital or office routine. Particularly with the red tape you experience with HMOs and PPOs. As a healthcare professional in the Air Force Reserve, you'll be able to practice medicine the way you intended, using the latest techniques without the limitations of insurance companies. The possibilities are exciting. You'll learn topics that you don't encounter in the civilian world, like flight medicine, combat trauma techniques and medical intelligence. There are also many opportunities for continuing education, and you can receive CME credits through compensated symposiums and conferences.

Advancement:
Our physicians are some of our most valuable Airmen. As you contribute to the Air Force Reserve, you'll earn recognition through promotions and decorations. And just as important, you'll earn the respect of your fellow Reservists.

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Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for DoD beneficiaries. Within scope of practice, provides professional nursing care, coordinates health services in an interdisciplinary and collaborative manner, acts as patient advocate, and advances desired health outcomes through patient and family education. Supports research activities.

Enter the Air Force Reserve as a commissioned officer and get ready to practice medicine in ways you've never dreamed possible. As an Air Force Reserve nurse, you'll expand your medical knowledge to include the special challenges of aerospace medicine. You might be an integral part of a mobile surgical team or treating casualties as a member of a flight crew. And you'll train to be able to treat patients on some of the country's most-advanced aircraft. Additionally, you'll receive competitive pay, paid education and retirement benefits.

Incentives:
The rewards are many when you become a nurse in the Air Force Reserve. You'll receive the prestige and privileges that come with an officer's rank. You'll also enjoy an extra paycheck and non-contributory retirement benefits. You'll have the opportunity to see unique locations whether you're on-duty or off-duty via space-available military aircraft. And you'll have access to base exchanges and commissaries.

The Air Force Reserve does not require you to move. If an Air Force Reserve medical unit is located near you, expect to be assigned within commuting distance of your home.

Training and Education:
You didn't become a nurse overnight. There was a lot of study. Clinical responsibilities. Exams. And you wouldn't be a nurse today if you didn't enjoy learning. Training is what the Air Force Reserve is all about. As an Air Force Reserve nurse you'll have the opportunity to expand your professional knowledge. You'll learn skills that will enhance your civilian work and you'll train for missions you've only imagined.

There are many sophisticated missions for nurses in the Air Force Reserve. You might be an integral part of a mobile surgical team. Or you may be in charge of an aeromedical evacuation team. No matter what your mission, like all Air Force Reservists, you'll be ready to do your job at a moment's notice.

Advancement:
You'll enter the Air Force Reserve as an officer. Where you go from there is up to you. You'll have the opportunity to receive numerous awards for leadership and achievement. And advance your rank with active service.

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Examines, diagnoses, and treats, by surgical and nonsurgical means, diseases and injuries in critical care units. Manages critical care activities.

Engage in the traditional care of patients and handle emergencies unique to aviation. Our physicians serve an important role in aerospace medicine. You may examine an F-16 fighter pilot and determine whether or not he can take to the air. We turn to our doctors to provide advice on air rescue and aeromedical evacuation. Many physicians in the Air Force Reserve have opportunities to expand their medical knowledge with combat trauma techniques and flight medicine.

The Air Force Reserve offers you something different. And at the end of it all, you know you've used your skills to help your country.

Incentives:
You'll be a respected member of our ranks when you enter the Air Force Reserve as an officer. And you'll accept a lot of responsibility. Planes don't leave the ground until the physician has examined the pilot and given him the okay. Not only will you be serving your fellow Airmen, in some cases, you can pay off your student loans, or receive special pay incentives. You can also earn valuable retirement benefits. As an officer, you can take advantage of base privileges and tax-free shopping at base exchanges. You'll have the opportunity to see places you've only read about, and enjoy space-available travel on military aircraft within the U.S.

Training and Education:
It's easy to grow weary of the typical civilian hospital or office routine. Particularly with the red tape you experience with HMOs and PPOs. As a healthcare professional in the Air Force Reserve, you'll be able to practice medicine the way you intended, using the latest techniques without the limitations of insurance companies. The possibilities are exciting. You'll learn topics that you don't encounter in the civilian world, like flight medicine, combat trauma techniques and medical intelligence. There are also many opportunities for continuing education, and you can receive CME credits through compensated symposiums and conferences.

Advancement:
Our physicians are some of our most valuable Airmen. As you contribute to the Air Force Reserve, you'll earn recognition through promotions and decorations. And just as important, you'll earn the respect of your fellow Reservists.

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Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases, abnormalities, injuries, and dysfunctional disorders of the oral cavity and its associated structures. Administers dental service policy, including establishing and maintaining dental health standards.

Bring your civilian dental skills to the Air Force Reserve and you'll get the opportunity to advance your training in ways you never thought possible. You'll learn the unique demands of flight dentistry and treat everyone on the base from the air transportation specialists to the F-16 pilots. Not only will you be a senior leader in the Air Force Reserve, you'll be earning retirement benefits and taking advantage of full base facility privileges.

Incentives:
Earn the respect of your fellow Airmen as a dentist in the Air Force Reserve. You'll enter as a captain and will enjoy all the privileges of that rank. You may be able to practice in other countries or take advantage of space-available travel in the United States. You can expect an additional paycheck and non-contributory retirement benefits. You'll also enjoy all the benefits that come with being a captain in the Air Force Reserve, like full base privileges and shopping at base exchanges.

Training and Education:
You will have an opportunity to further your education with courses in periodontics, prosthodontics and exodontics. We also offer unique continuing education opportunities such as Combat Casualty Care and Top Drill - an introduction to the dental and psychological aspects of flying high-performance fighter aircraft in the aerial combat environment. Air Force Reserve dentists can also attend paid symposiums and conferences to receive continuing education credit.

Advancement:
It only takes one weekend a month and two weeks a year to broaden your professional knowledge. As a dentist in the Air Force Reserve, you'll be able to enjoy the challenges and rewards of senior leadership. Your contribution will be commended by advances in rank, decorations and promotions. And you'll know you're doing something invaluable for your country.

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Makes and interprets diagnostic images. Reviews requests for x-ray, nuclear radiology, ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) and other diagnostic imaging procedures, and determines applicability of requested procedures. Interview patients as necessary, and records supplementary data. Instructs radiologic personnel in desired techniques, positions, and projections. Interprets images and confers with medical and dental officers regarding diagnoses of cases. Prepares comprehensive interpretive reports of findings. Performs special procedures. Manages radiological services. back to top

Examines, diagnoses, and treats initial and acute phase of illnesses and injuries. Directs emergency and related outpatient services. Directs disaster planning, training, and management in the prehospital and hospital access areas.

Engage in the traditional care of patients and handle emergencies unique to aviation. Our physicians serve an important role in aerospace medicine. You may examine an F-16 fighter pilot and determine whether or not he can take to the air. We turn to our doctors to provide advice on air rescue and aeromedical evacuation. Many physicians in the Air Force Reserve have opportunities to expand their medical knowledge with combat trauma techniques and flight medicine.

The Air Force Reserve offers you something different. And at the end of it all, you know you've used your skills to help your country.

Incentives:
You'll be a respected member of our ranks when you enter the Air Force Reserve as an officer. And you'll accept a lot of responsibility. Planes don't leave the ground until the physician has examined the pilot and given him the okay. Not only will you be serving your fellow Airmen, in some cases, you can pay off your student loans, or receive special pay incentives. You can also earn valuable retirement benefits. As an officer, you can take advantage of base privileges and tax-free shopping at base exchanges. You'll have the opportunity to see places you've only read about, and enjoy space-available travel on military aircraft within the U.S.

Training and Education:
It's easy to grow weary of the typical civilian hospital or office routine. Particularly with the red tape you experience with HMOs and PPOs. As a healthcare professional in the Air Force Reserve, you'll be able to practice medicine the way you intended, using the latest techniques without the limitations of insurance companies. The possibilities are exciting. You'll learn topics that you don't encounter in the civilian world, like flight medicine, combat trauma techniques and medical intelligence. There are also many opportunities for continuing education, and you can receive CME credits through compensated symposiums and conferences.

Advancement:
Our physicians are some of our most valuable Airmen. As you contribute to the Air Force Reserve, you'll earn recognition through promotions and decorations. And just as important, you'll earn the respect of your fellow Reservists.

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Provides continuing, comprehensive health maintenance and medical care to entire families regardless of sex, age, or type of problem. Directs outpatient and inpatient care and services. Instructs other health care providers and nonmedical personnel.

Engage in the traditional care of patients and handle emergencies unique to aviation. Our physicians serve an important role in aerospace medicine. You may examine an F-16 fighter pilot and determine whether or not he can take to the air. We turn to our doctors to provide advice on air rescue and aeromedical evacuation. Many physicians in the Air Force Reserve have opportunities to expand their medical knowledge with combat trauma techniques and flight medicine.

The Air Force Reserve offers you something different. And at the end of it all, you know you've used your skills to help your country.

Incentives:
You'll be a respected member of our ranks when you enter the Air Force Reserve as an officer. And you'll accept a lot of responsibility. Planes don't leave the ground until the physician has examined the pilot and given him the okay. Not only will you be serving your fellow Airmen, in some cases, you can pay off your student loans, or receive special pay incentives. You can also earn valuable retirement benefits. As an officer, you can take advantage of base privileges and tax-free shopping at base exchanges. You'll have the opportunity to see places you've only read about, and enjoy space-available travel on military aircraft within the U.S.

Training and Education:
It's easy to grow weary of the typical civilian hospital or office routine. Particularly with the red tape you experience with HMOs and PPOs. As a healthcare professional in the Air Force Reserve, you'll be able to practice medicine the way you intended, using the latest techniques without the limitations of insurance companies. The possibilities are exciting. You'll learn topics that you don't encounter in the civilian world, like flight medicine, combat trauma techniques and medical intelligence. There are also many opportunities for continuing education, and you can receive CME credits through compensated symposiums and conferences.

Advancement:
Our physicians are some of our most valuable Airmen. As you contribute to the Air Force Reserve, you'll earn recognition through promotions and decorations. And just as important, you'll earn the respect of your fellow Reservists.

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Provides comprehensive nursing care for all types of patients during aeromedical evacuation and airlift flights. Coordinates with and makes recommendations to staff agencies concerning aeromedical plans.

Enter the Air Force Reserve as a commissioned officer and get ready to practice medicine in ways you've never dreamed possible. As an Air Force Reserve nurse, you'll expand your medical knowledge to include the special challenges of aerospace medicine. You might be an integral part of a mobile surgical team or treating casualties as a member of a flight crew. And you'll train to be able to treat patients on some of the country's most-advanced aircraft. Additionally, you'll receive competitive pay, paid education and retirement benefits.

Incentives:
The rewards are many when you become a nurse in the Air Force Reserve. You'll receive the prestige and privileges that come with an officer's rank. You'll also enjoy an extra paycheck and non-contributory retirement benefits. You'll have the opportunity to see unique locations whether you're on-duty or off-duty via space-available military aircraft. And you'll have access to base exchanges and commissaries.

The Air Force Reserve does not require you to move. If an Air Force Reserve medical unit is located near you, expect to be assigned within commuting distance of your home.

Training and Education:
You didn't become a nurse overnight. There was a lot of study. Clinical responsibilities. Exams. And you wouldn't be a nurse today if you didn't enjoy learning. Training is what the Air Force Reserve is all about. As an Air Force Reserve nurse you'll have the opportunity to expand your professional knowledge. You'll learn skills that will enhance your civilian work and you'll train for missions you've only imagined.

There are many sophisticated missions for nurses in the Air Force Reserve. You might be an integral part of a mobile surgical team. Or you may be in charge of an aeromedical evacuation team. No matter what your mission, like all Air Force Reservists, you'll be ready to do your job at a moment's notice.

Advancement:
You'll enter the Air Force Reserve as an officer. Where you go from there is up to you. You'll have the opportunity to receive numerous awards for leadership and achievement. And advance your rank with active service.

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Administers the Aerospace Medicine Program in the absence of an Aerospace Medicine Specialist; conducts medical examinations and provides medical care for flyers, missile crews, and others with special standards of medical qualification. Evaluates living and working environments to detect and control health hazards and prevent disease and injury within the Air Force community.

Engage in the traditional care of patients and handle emergencies unique to aviation. Our physicians serve an important role in aerospace medicine. You may examine an F-16 fighter pilot and determine whether or not he can take to the air. We turn to our doctors to provide advice on air rescue and aeromedical evacuation. Many physicians in the Air Force Reserve have opportunities to expand their medical knowledge with combat trauma techniques and flight medicine.

The Air Force Reserve offers you something different. And at the end of it all, you know you've used your skills to help your country.

Incentives:
You'll be a respected member of our ranks when you enter the Air Force Reserve as an officer. And you'll accept a lot of responsibility. Planes don't leave the ground until the physician has examined the pilot and given him the okay. Not only will you be serving your fellow Airmen, in some cases, you can pay off your student loans, or receive special pay incentives. You can also earn valuable retirement benefits. As an officer, you can take advantage of base privileges and tax-free shopping at base exchanges. You'll have the opportunity to see places you've only read about, and enjoy space-available travel on military aircraft within the U.S.

Training and Education:
It's easy to grow weary of the typical civilian hospital or office routine. Particularly with the red tape you experience with HMOs and PPOs. As a healthcare professional in the Air Force Reserve, you'll be able to practice medicine the way you intended, using the latest techniques without the limitations of insurance companies. The possibilities are exciting. You'll learn topics that you don't encounter in the civilian world, like flight medicine, combat trauma techniques and medical intelligence. There are also many opportunities for continuing education, and you can receive CME credits through compensated symposiums and conferences.

Advancement:
Our physicians are some of our most valuable Airmen. As you contribute to the Air Force Reserve, you'll earn recognition through promotions and decorations. And just as important, you'll earn the respect of your fellow Reservists.

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Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases and injuries; manages outpatient and ward services.

Engage in the traditional care of patients and handle emergencies unique to aviation. Our physicians serve an important role in aerospace medicine. You may examine an F-16 fighter pilot and determine whether or not he can take to the air. We turn to our doctors to provide advice on air rescue and aeromedical evacuation. Many physicians in the Air Force Reserve have opportunities to expand their medical knowledge with combat trauma techniques and flight medicine.

The Air Force Reserve offers you something different. And at the end of it all, you know you've used your skills to help your country.

Incentives:
You'll be a respected member of our ranks when you enter the Air Force Reserve as an officer. And you'll accept a lot of responsibility. Planes don't leave the ground until the physician has examined the pilot and given him the okay. Not only will you be serving your fellow Airmen, in some cases, you can pay off your student loans, or receive special pay incentives. You can also earn valuable retirement benefits. As an officer, you can take advantage of base privileges and tax-free shopping at base exchanges. You'll have the opportunity to see places you've only read about, and enjoy space-available travel on military aircraft within the U.S.

Training and Education:
It's easy to grow weary of the typical civilian hospital or office routine. Particularly with the red tape you experience with HMOs and PPOs. As a healthcare professional in the Air Force Reserve, you'll be able to practice medicine the way you intended, using the latest techniques without the limitations of insurance companies. The possibilities are exciting. You'll learn topics that you don't encounter in the civilian world, like flight medicine, combat trauma techniques and medical intelligence. There are also many opportunities for continuing education, and you can receive CME credits through compensated symposiums and conferences.

Advancement:
Our physicians are some of our most valuable Airmen. As you contribute to the Air Force Reserve, you'll earn recognition through promotions and decorations. And just as important, you'll earn the respect of your fellow Reservists.

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Manages health services activities, including plans and operations, managed care, human resource management, logistics management, patient administration, budgetary and fiscal management, medical manpower, medical facility management, biometrics, medical recruiting, and aeromedical evacuation. Directs the hospital accreditation program and management improvement studies.

You've worked hard to get to where you are today. Now, it's time to take your career to the next level by becoming an officer in the Air Force Reserve. Some of it will be what you already know - contractual and accounting fundamentals, team management, human resource management and biometrics. You'll also have opportunities to train for aeromedical missions. You may experience a day of training where your office is a mobile tent. Along with the excitement of becoming a member of the Air Force Reserve, you'll enjoy space-available travel on military aircraft within the U.S., retirement benefits, and the pride of serving your country.

Incentives:
You get the respect that comes with being a commissioned officer in the Air Force Reserve. Reserve healthcare administrators enjoy retirement benefits and an additional paycheck. And how does non-contributory retirement benefits sound? You can also take advantage of space-available travel on military aircraft and see different locations while on duty.

The Air Force Reserve does not require you to move. If an Air Force Reserve medical unit is located near you, expect to be assigned within commuting distance of your home.

If you've ever been interested in humanitarian efforts or volunteering, as a member of the Air Force Reserve you know you'll be doing something crucial for your country.

Training and Education:
Advance your training through paid CME courses and symposiums. You may take classes on how to manage an aeromedical staging unit or attend a lecture on how to organize patients on a C-130H aircraft. You'll also receive a lot of hands-on training that you can use in your civilian career. You may even be eligible to receive full pay and travel allowances for annual professional conferences.

Advancement:
Become a part of the Air Force Reserve and you'll have opportunities for advancement. You'll be honored for a job well-done through promotions and decorations. And you'll always enjoy the respect of your peers. back to top

Diagnoses diseases and renders nonsurgical care; provides consultation in complex cases. Manages internal medicine services.

Engage in the traditional care of patients and handle emergencies unique to aviation. Our physicians serve an important role in aerospace medicine. You may examine an F-16 fighter pilot and determine whether or not he can take to the air. We turn to our doctors to provide advice on air rescue and aeromedical evacuation. Many physicians in the Air Force Reserve have opportunities to expand their medical knowledge with combat trauma techniques and flight medicine.

The Air Force Reserve offers you something different. And at the end of it all, you know you've used your skills to help your country.

Incentives:
You'll be a respected member of our ranks when you enter the Air Force Reserve as an officer. And you'll accept a lot of responsibility. Planes don't leave the ground until the physician has examined the pilot and given him the okay. Not only will you be serving your fellow Airmen, in some cases, you can pay off your student loans, or receive special pay incentives. You can also earn valuable retirement benefits. As an officer, you can take advantage of base privileges and tax-free shopping at base exchanges. You'll have the opportunity to see places you've only read about, and enjoy space-available travel on military aircraft within the U.S.

Training and Education:
It's easy to grow weary of the typical civilian hospital or office routine. Particularly with the red tape you experience with HMOs and PPOs. As a healthcare professional in the Air Force Reserve, you'll be able to practice medicine the way you intended, using the latest techniques without the limitations of insurance companies. The possibilities are exciting. You'll learn topics that you don't encounter in the civilian world, like flight medicine, combat trauma techniques and medical intelligence. There are also many opportunities for continuing education, and you can receive CME credits through compensated symposiums and conferences.

Advancement:
Our physicians are some of our most valuable Airmen. As you contribute to the Air Force Reserve, you'll earn recognition through promotions and decorations. And just as important, you'll earn the respect of your fellow Reservists.

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Provides services to promote and maintain optimal mental health, prevent mental illness, manage mental and physical disorders, and to diagnose and treat human responses to actual or potential mental health problems.

Enter the Air Force Reserve as a commissioned officer and get ready to practice medicine in ways you've never dreamed possible. As an Air Force Reserve nurse, you'll expand your medical knowledge to include the special challenges of aerospace medicine. You might be an integral part of a mobile surgical team or treating casualties as a member of a flight crew. And you'll train to be able to treat patients on some of the country's most-advanced aircraft. Additionally, you'll receive competitive pay, paid education and retirement benefits.

Incentives:
The rewards are many when you become a nurse in the Air Force Reserve. You'll receive the prestige and privileges that come with an officer's rank. You'll also enjoy an extra paycheck and non-contributory retirement benefits. You'll have the opportunity to see unique locations whether you're on-duty or off-duty via space-available military aircraft. And you'll have access to base exchanges and commissaries.

The Air Force Reserve does not require you to move. If an Air Force Reserve medical unit is located near you, expect to be assigned within commuting distance of your home.

Training and Education:
You didn't become a nurse overnight. There was a lot of study. Clinical responsibilities. Exams. And you wouldn't be a nurse today if you didn't enjoy learning. Training is what the Air Force Reserve is all about. As an Air Force Reserve nurse you'll have the opportunity to expand your professional knowledge. You'll learn skills that will enhance your civilian work and you'll train for missions you've only imagined.

There are many sophisticated missions for nurses in the Air Force Reserve. You might be an integral part of a mobile surgical team. Or you may be in charge of an aeromedical evacuation team. No matter what your mission, like all Air Force Reservists, you'll be ready to do your job at a moment's notice.

Advancement:
You'll enter the Air Force Reserve as an officer. Where you go from there is up to you. You'll have the opportunity to receive numerous awards for leadership and achievement. And advance your rank with active service.

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Administers anesthetic agents to patients, performs other specialized nursing duties, and manages anesthesia department under the direction of a medical officer.

Enter the Air Force Reserve as a commissioned officer and get ready to practice medicine in ways you've never dreamed possible. As an Air Force Reserve nurse, you'll expand your medical knowledge to include the special challenges of aerospace medicine. You might be an integral part of a mobile surgical team or treating casualties as a member of a flight crew. And you'll train to be able to treat patients on some of the country's most-advanced aircraft. Additionally, you'll receive competitive pay, paid education and retirement benefits.

Incentives:
The rewards are many when you become a nurse in the Air Force Reserve. You'll receive the prestige and privileges that come with an officer's rank. You'll also enjoy an extra paycheck and non-contributory retirement benefits. You'll have the opportunity to see unique locations whether you're on-duty or off-duty via space-available military aircraft. And you'll have access to base exchanges and commissaries.

The Air Force Reserve does not require you to move. If an Air Force Reserve medical unit is located near you, expect to be assigned within commuting distance of your home.

Training and Education:
You didn't become a nurse overnight. There was a lot of study. Clinical responsibilities. Exams. And you wouldn't be a nurse today if you didn't enjoy learning. Training is what the Air Force Reserve is all about. As an Air Force Reserve nurse you'll have the opportunity to expand your professional knowledge. You'll learn skills that will enhance your civilian work and you'll train for missions you've only imagined.

There are many sophisticated missions for nurses in the Air Force Reserve. You might be an integral part of a mobile surgical team. Or you may be in charge of an aeromedical evacuation team. No matter what your mission, like all Air Force Reservists, you'll be ready to do your job at a moment's notice.

Advancement:
You'll enter the Air Force Reserve as an officer. Where you go from there is up to you. You'll have the opportunity to receive numerous awards for leadership and achievement. And advance your rank with active service.

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Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of the Operating Room Department. Maintains optimum standards of nursing care and practice through preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative assessment planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

Enter the Air Force Reserve as a commissioned officer and get ready to practice medicine in ways you've never dreamed possible. As an Air Force Reserve nurse, you'll expand your medical knowledge to include the special challenges of aerospace medicine. You might be an integral part of a mobile surgical team or treating casualties as a member of a flight crew. And you'll train to be able to treat patients on some of the country's most-advanced aircraft. Additionally, you'll receive competitive pay, paid education and retirement benefits.

Incentives:
The rewards are many when you become a nurse in the Air Force Reserve. You'll receive the prestige and privileges that come with an officer's rank. You'll also enjoy an extra paycheck and non-contributory retirement benefits. You'll have the opportunity to see unique locations whether you're on-duty or off-duty via space-available military aircraft. And you'll have access to base exchanges and commissaries.

The Air Force Reserve does not require you to move. If an Air Force Reserve medical unit is located near you, expect to be assigned within commuting distance of your home.

Training and Education:
You didn't become a nurse overnight. There was a lot of study. Clinical responsibilities. Exams. And you wouldn't be a nurse today if you didn't enjoy learning. Training is what the Air Force Reserve is all about. As an Air Force Reserve nurse you'll have the opportunity to expand your professional knowledge. You'll learn skills that will enhance your civilian work and you'll train for missions you've only imagined.

There are many sophisticated missions for nurses in the Air Force Reserve. You might be an integral part of a mobile surgical team. Or you may be in charge of an aeromedical evacuation team. No matter what your mission, like all Air Force Reservists, you'll be ready to do your job at a moment's notice.

Advancement:
You'll enter the Air Force Reserve as an officer. Where you go from there is up to you. You'll have the opportunity to receive numerous awards for leadership and achievement. And advance your rank with active service.

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Health care professional trained and state licensed to provide primary eye care services. Examines eyes with instrumentation and observation to determine visual efficiency, performance and presence of ocular disease or manifestation of systemic disease. Prescribes corrective procedures to include management of ocular disease. Applies knowledge of optics and physiology to research and teaching activities. The practice of optometry in the Air Force includes but is not limited to: comprehensive primary eye care services, i.e., evaluations, diagnoses and treatment of the eye and related systems; comprehensive specialty services including, contact lenses, low vision and vision training and co-manage post surgical eye cases and ocular complications of systemic illness in the inpatient and outpatient setting. The optometrist serves as the primary eye care consultant for other health care professionals in the military health care system. back to top

Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases and injuries of musculoskeletal system by surgical and conservative means. Manages orthopedic surgery services. Engage in the traditional care of patients and handle emergencies unique to aviation. Our physicians serve an important role in aerospace medicine. You may examine an F-16 fighter pilot and determine whether or not he can take to the air. We turn to our doctors to provide advice on air rescue and aeromedical evacuation. Many physicians in the Air Force Reserve have opportunities to expand their medical knowledge with combat trauma techniques and flight medicine.

The Air Force Reserve offers you something different. And at the end of it all, you know you've used your skills to help your country.

Incentives:
You'll be a respected member of our ranks when you enter the Air Force Reserve as an officer. And you'll accept a lot of responsibility. Planes don't leave the ground until the physician has examined the pilot and given him the okay. Not only will you be serving your fellow Airmen, in some cases, you can pay off your student loans, or receive special pay incentives. You can also earn valuable retirement benefits. As an officer, you can take advantage of base privileges and tax-free shopping at base exchanges. You'll have the opportunity to see places you've only read about, and enjoy space-available travel on military aircraft within the U.S.

Training and Education:
It's easy to grow weary of the typical civilian hospital or office routine. Particularly with the red tape you experience with HMOs and PPOs. As a healthcare professional in the Air Force Reserve, you'll be able to practice medicine the way you intended, using the latest techniques without the limitations of insurance companies. The possibilities are exciting. You'll learn topics that you don't encounter in the civilian world, like flight medicine, combat trauma techniques and medical intelligence. There are also many opportunities for continuing education, and you can receive CME credits through compensated symposiums and conferences.

Advancement:
Our physicians are some of our most valuable Airmen. As you contribute to the Air Force Reserve, you'll earn recognition through promotions and decorations. And just as important, you'll earn the respect of your fellow Reservists.

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Examines, diagnoses, and treats, by surgical and other means, injuries and disorders of head and neck. Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains data through interviews. Examines patients and determines x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests required. Interprets test results and evaluates examination findings. Determines procedures for preoperative and postoperative care such as administering sedatives, prescribing diets, and preparing operative area of patients. Applies surgical procedures and coordinates operations with anesthesiologist. Administers and prescribes such measures of treatment as antibiotics, drugs, and compresses. Treats patients suffering from surgical shock, postoperative hemorrhages, and other complications. back to top

Performs primary medical care and clinical duties with the direction of a physician. Obtains and evaluates medical histories, performs physical examinations, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and orders laboratory studies and radiographic studies as well as other special examinations. Collects specimens for pathologic examination. Analyzes and interprets data, formulates problem lists, and establishes plans for solution of clinical problems. back to top

Examines, diagnoses, and treats, by surgical and conservative means, diseases and injuries. Manages surgery services.

Engage in the traditional care of patients and handle emergencies unique to aviation. Our physicians serve an important role in aerospace medicine. You may examine an F-16 fighter pilot and determine whether or not he can take to the air. We turn to our doctors to provide advice on air rescue and aeromedical evacuation. Many physicians in the Air Force Reserve have opportunities to expand their medical knowledge with combat trauma techniques and flight medicine.

The Air Force Reserve offers you something different. And at the end of it all, you know you've used your skills to help your country.

Incentives:
You'll be a respected member of our ranks when you enter the Air Force Reserve as an officer. And you'll accept a lot of responsibility. Planes don't leave the ground until the physician has examined the pilot and given him the okay. Not only will you be serving your fellow Airmen, in some cases, you can pay off your student loans, or receive special pay incentives. You can also earn valuable retirement benefits. As an officer, you can take advantage of base privileges and tax-free shopping at base exchanges. You'll have the opportunity to see places you've only read about, and enjoy space-available travel on military aircraft within the U.S.

Training and Education:
It's easy to grow weary of the typical civilian hospital or office routine. Particularly with the red tape you experience with HMOs and PPOs. As a healthcare professional in the Air Force Reserve, you'll be able to practice medicine the way you intended, using the latest techniques without the limitations of insurance companies. The possibilities are exciting. You'll learn topics that you don't encounter in the civilian world, like flight medicine, combat trauma techniques and medical intelligence. There are also many opportunities for continuing education, and you can receive CME credits through compensated symposiums and conferences.

Advancement:
Our physicians are some of our most valuable Airmen. As you contribute to the Air Force Reserve, you'll earn recognition through promotions and decorations. And just as important, you'll earn the respect of your fellow Reservists.

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