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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
* Position available at select locations only.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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