FUELING OUR AIRCRAFT FOR FLIGHTThere is little to no room for error during flight, especially when it comes to the fuel system. Responsible for diagnosing and repairing fuel system malfunctions, Aircraft Fuel Systems specialists correct problems before planes are airborne. By completing comprehensive checks on these complex systems, these highly trained specialists ensure that fuel systems won’t malfunction during flight.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationYou must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB. ASVAB Score Requirements47 Mechanical (M)QualificationsKnowledge of internal hardware such as valves, lines, gauges and controlsCompletion of appropriate Aircraft Fuel Systems coursesNormal color visionCompletion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military TrainingMust be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

ADVANCING OUR OPERATIONSIn order for us to complete our missions, our technology simply cannot fail. Covering a wide range of specialties ranging from aeronautical and computer systems to flight test and mechanical, Developmental Engineers provide advanced skill and knowledge of their particular specialties. Responsible for everything from the planning to implementation of their projects, these experts are essential to the success of operations all over the world.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationBachelor’s degree in engineering related to one of the following specialties: aerospace, aeronautical, astronautical, computer, electrical, electronics, communication or mechanicalQualificationsCompletion of the Defence Acquisition UniversityFundamentals of SystemsAcquisition Management course or Acquisition Fundamentals courseCompletion of the Air Force Flight Test Engineer course or comparableMinimum of 24 months of experience in qualified position or a master’s degree in a specified discipline and 12 months’ experience or a Doctor of Philosophy degree in a specified disciplineCompletionof Officer Training School (OTS), AirForce Academy (AFA) or AirForce Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday

PREVENTING ENVIRONMENTAL HARMWe go to extraordinary measures to protect our Airmen from environmental hazards and infractions. Applying engineering and scientific principles, Bioenvironmental Engineers identify and evaluate potential dangers and develop programs to prevent illness and injury. With an emphasis on discovering problems before they occur, these specialists ensure the health and safety of Airmen and their families in environments all over the world.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationBachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited institutionQualificationsCompletion of qualifying Bioenvironmental Engineering courseMinimum of 24 months of experience in bioenvironmental engineering assignmentsCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42ndbirthday

DEFENDING OUR BASESAn important part of protecting our country is ensuring the safety of the people, property and resources on every Air Force base. To accomplish this goal, Security Forces specialists go through extensive training in law enforcement and combat tactics to protect bases both stateside and overseas. A job that’s both physically and mentally demanding, these highly focused experts do everything from writing tickets to investigating on-base incidents to make sure everyone and everything on every base is protected.REQUIREMENTSYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.Minimum EducationYou must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB. ASVAB RequirementsGeneralQualificationsNo history of excessive alcohol use, drug use or drug- or alcohol-related incidentsNo record of sleep disordersNo current history of ADD, ADHD or perceptual/learning disordersNo fear of working around nuclear weaponsNo fear of heights or confined spacesNo documented record of gang affiliationsNo history of mood or personality disordersNo speech disorder or noticeable communication deficiencyPossession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehiclesCompletion of a National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit CheckCompletion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military TrainingMust be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment