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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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