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