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US Air Force Jobs - Aircraft Maintenance

Performs the mechanical functions of maintenance; repair and modification of helicopters, turboprop, reciprocation engine and jet aircraft.

Considerable mechanical or electrical aptitude and manual dexterity. Physics, hydraulics, electronics, mathematics and mechanics desirable.

Aircraft mechanic and airframe inspector.

US Air Force Jobs - Aircraft Systems Maintenance

Performs maintenance on aircraft accessory systems, propulsion systems; fabrication of metal and fabric materials used in aircraft structural repair and inspection and preservation of aircraft parts and materials.

Electrical or mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity. Electronics, mathematics, hydraulics, mechanics, chemistry, metalworking and mechanical drafting desirable.

Aircraft mechanic, aircraft electrician, sheet metal worker, welder and machinist.

US Air Force Jobs - Intricate Equipment Maintenance

Overhauls and modifies photographic equipment; works with fine precision tools, testing devices and schematic drawings.

Considerable mechanical ability and manual dexterity; algebra and physics desirable. Must have normal color vision.

Camera repairer, statistical machine and medical equipment service person.

US Air Force Jobs - Mechanical/Electrical

Performs installation, operation, maintenance and repairs of base direct support systems and equipment.

Physics, mathematics, blueprint reading and electricity.

Elevator repairer, electrician, lineman, powerhouse repairer, diesel mechanic, pipefitter, steamfitter and heating and ventilating worker.

US Air Force Jobs - Vehicle Maintenance

Overhauls and maintains powered ground vehicles and mechanical equipment for transporting personnel and supplies.

Machine shop, mathematics and training in the use of tools and blueprints helpful.

Automobile accessories installer, automobile, truck and mechanic.

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US Air Force Jobs - Avionics Systems

Installs, maintains and repairs airborne bomb navigation, fire control, weapons control, automatic flight control systems, radio and navigational equipment and maintains associated test and precision measurement equipment.

Electronic aptitude, manual dexterity and normal vision. Mathematics, physics, chemistry, electronics and trigonometry desirable.

Radar, TV and precision instrument maintenance technician.

US Air Force Jobs - Communications-
Electronics Systems

Installs, modifies, maintains, repairs and overhauls airborne and ground TV equipment, high speed general and special purpose data processing equipment, automatic communications and cryptographic machine systems, teletypewriter, teleautographic equipment, telecommunications systems control and associated electronic test equipment.

Basic knowledge of electronic theory. Mathematics and physics desirable. Normal color vision mandatory.

Communications, electronics technician, radio and television repairer, meteorological and teletype equipment repairer.

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US Air Force Jobs - Aircrew Operations

Primary duties require frequent and regular flight. In-flight refueling operator performs duties associated with in-flight refueling of aircraft. Defensive aerial gunner is a B-52 integrated crewmember with responsibility for defense of aircraft. Aircraft loadmaster supervises loading of cargo and passengers and operates aircraft equipment. Pararescue/recovery personnel perform aircrew protection skills. Flight engineers ensure mechanical condition of the aircraft and monitor in-flight aircraft systems.

High electrical and mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, normal vision and good physical condition. Mathematics, physics, general science, English, typing, computer principles and shop work desirable.

Aircraft mechanic, electrician, hydraulic tester, oxygen system tester, cargo handler, dispatcher and shipping clerk, depending on the area in which training and experience is received.

US Air Force Jobs - Fuels

Receives, stores, dispenses, tests and inspects propellants, petroleum fuels and products.

Chemistry, math and general science desirable.

Petroleum industry supervisor and bulk plant manager.

US Air Force Jobs - Munitions and Weapons Maintenance

Maintains and repairs aircraft armament. Assembles, maintains, loads, unloads and stores munitions and nuclear weapons. Disposes of bombs, missiles and rockets and operates detection instruments.

Mechanical or electrical aptitude, manual dexterity, normal color vision and depth perception. Mathematics, mechanics and physics desirable.

Aircraft armament mechanic, armorer, ammunition inspector and munitions handler.

US Air Force Jobs - Supply

Designs, analyzes and operates supply data systems. Responsible for operation and management of material facilities.

Accounting and business administration.

Junior accountant, machine recourse section supervisor and receiving, shipping and stock clerk.

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US Air Force Jobs - Safety

Performs functions related to the conduct of both safety and disaster preparedness programs; conducts safety programs; surveys areas and activities to eliminate hazards; analyzes accident causes and trends; trains personnel to accomplish the primary mission under the handicaps imposed by enemy attack or natural disaster.

Knowledge of industrial hygiene, safety education, safety psychology and blueprint interpretation. Typing, English, public speaking, mathematics and science desirable.

Safety inspector and instructor.

US Air Force Jobs - Sanitation

Operates and maintains water and waste processing plant systems and equipment and performs pest and rodent control functions.

Physics, biology, chemistry and blueprint reading desirable.

Purification plant operator, sanitary inspector, exterminator and entomologist.

US Air Force Jobs - Security Police

Provides security for classified information and material. Enforces law and order. Controls traffic and protects lives and property. Organizes as local ground defense force.

Good physical condition, vision and hearing. Civics and social sciences desirable.

Guard, police inspector, police officer and superintendent of police.

US Air Force Jobs - Visual Information

Operates aerial and ground cameras, motion picture and other photographic equipment. Processes photographs and film. Edits motion pictures. Performs photographic instrumentations and operates airborne, field and precision processing laboratories.

Considerable dexterity on small precision equipment. Excellent eyesight. Mathematics, physics, chemistry, public speaking, commercial art, drafting, photography, drama, communicative arts and computer science desirable.

Photographer, darkroom technician, film editor, aerial commercial photograph finisher, sound mixer and motion picture camera operator.

US Air Force Jobs - Accounting, Finance and Auditing

Prepares documents required to account for and disburse funds, including budgeting, allocation, disbursing, auditing and preparing cost analysis records.

Dexterity in the operation of business machines. Typing, mathematics, statistics and accounting desirable. High administrative aptitude mandatory.

Public accountant, auditor, bookkeeper, budget clerk and paymaster.

US Air Force Jobs - Administration

Prepares correspondence and statistical summaries; arranges priority and distribution systems; maintains files; prepares and consolidates reports, and arranges graphic presentations.

Business, English, typing and mathematics courses desirable.

Clerk typist, file secretary, stenographer and receptionist.

US Air Force Jobs - Band

Plays musical instruments or sings in concert bands and orchestras, repairs and maintains instruments. Performs as drums major, arranges music and maintains music libraries.

Knowledge of elementary theory of music and orchestration desirable.

Orchestrator, music librarian, music teacher and instrumental musician.

US Air Force Jobs - Dental

Operates dental facilities and provides paraprofessional dental care and preventive dental services, treats oral tissues and fabricates prosthetic devices.

Knowledge of oral and dental anatomy, biology and chemistry.

Dental hygienist and dental assistant.

US Air Force Jobs - Education and Training

Conducts formal classes of instruction, uses training aids, develops material for various courses of instruction, teaches classes in general academic subjects and military matters and administers educational programs.

English composition and speech desirable.

Vocational training instructor, counselor, educational consultant or administrator.

US Air Force Jobs - Fire Protection

Operates fire fighting equipment, prevents and extinguishes aircraft and structural fires. Rescues and renders first aid. Maintains fire fighting and fire prevention equipment.

Good physical condition. No allergies to oil and fire extinguishing solution. General science and chemistry desirable.

Fire chief, fire extinguisher service person, firefighter or fire marshal.

US Air Force Jobs - Legal

Takes and transcribes verbal accordings of legal proceeding. Uses a stenomask. Performs office administrative tasks. Processes claims.

Knowledge of stenomask, typing, legal terminology, military processing of claims. English grammar and composition. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

Law librarian, court clerk and shorthand reporter.

US Air Force Jobs - Medical

Operates medical facilities, works with professional medical staff as they provide care and treatment. May specialize in such medical services as nuclear medicine, cardiopulmonary techniques, physical and occupational therapy and administrative services.

Knowledge of first aid, ability to help professional medical personnel. Anatomy, biology, zoology, high school algebra and chemistry desirable in most specialties and are mandatory requirements for some.

X-ray and medical records technician, medical laboratory and pharmacist assistant, respiratory therapy technician and surgical technologist.

US Air Force Jobs - Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Conducts physical conditioning, coaches sports programs, administers recreation, entertainment, sports and club activities.

Good muscular coordination. English, business math and physical education desirable.

Athletic or playground director, physical education instructor and manager of a recreational establishment.

US Air Force Jobs - Public Affairs

Interviews people, reports news, composes, proofreads, writes and edits news copy. Provides public affairs advice.

High general aptitude. English grammar and composition, speech, journalism, radio/television and history.

Reporter, copyreader, historian, public relations representative, editorial assistant, broadcast or program director and announcer.

US Air Force Jobs - Transportation

Ensures service and efficiency of transportation of supplies and personnel by aircraft, train, motor vehicle and ship.

Driver training, operation of office machines and business math.

Cargo handler, motor vehicle dispatcher, shipping or traffic rate clerk, trailer truck driver and ticket agent.

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US Air Force Jobs - Aircrew Protection

Performs functions involved in the instruction of aircrew and other designated personnel on the principles, procedures and techniques of global survival. This includes life support equipment, recovery, evasion, captivity, resistance to exploitation and escape.

Good physical condition required. Knowledge of pioneering and woodsman activities helpful. Courses in communication, science and education desirable.

No civilian job covers the scope of the jobs in this career field, but a related job is that of hunting or fishing guide.

US Air Force Jobs - Communications-
Computers

Operates radio and wire communications systems, automatic digital switching equipment, cryptographic devices, airborne and ground electronic countermeasures equipment, all kinds of communications equipment and the management of radio frequencies.

Knowledge of telecommunications functions and operations of electronic communications equipment. Typing or keyboard experience and clear speaking voice desirable in many specialties. Business math, algebra and geometry desirable.

Central office operator (telephone and telegraph), cryptographer, radio operator, telephone supervisor and photo-radio operator. Card-type converter or computer operator, data typist, data processing control clerk, high-speed printer operator and programmer.

US Air Force Jobs - Control Systems Operations

Operates control towers. Directs aircraft landings with radar landing control equipment. Operates ground radar equipment, aircraft control centers, airborne radar equipment, space tracking and missile warning systems.

Equipment dexterity, clear voice and speech ability and excellent vision. English desirable.

Aircraft log clerk, airport control operator and air traffic controller.

US Air Force Jobs - Geodetics

Procures, compiles, computes and uses topographic, photogrammetric and cartographic data in preparing aeronautical charts, topographic maps and target folders.

Ability to use precision instruments required in measuring and drafting. Algebra, geometry, trigonometry and physics necessary.

Cartographer, topographical drafter and mapmaker.

US Air Force Jobs - Intelligence

Collects, produces and disseminates data of strategic, tactical or technical value from an intelligence viewpoint. Maintains information security.

Knowledge of techniques of evaluation, analysis, interpretation and reporting. Foreign languages, English composition, photography, mathematics and typing desirable.

Cryptoanalyst, draftsperson, interpreter, investigator, statistician, radio operator and translator.

US Air Force Jobs - Structural/
Pavements

Constructs and maintains structural facilities and pavement areas; maintains pavements, railroads and soil bases; performs erosion control; operates heavy equipment; performs site development, general maintenance, cost and real property accounting, work control functions and metal fabricating.

Blueprint reading, mechanical drawing, mathematics, physics and chemistry are desirable.

Plumber, bricklayer, carpenter, stonesman, painter, construction worker, welder and sheet metal worker.

US Air Force Jobs - Weather

Collects, records and analyzes meteorological data; makes visual and instrument weather observations; forecasts immediate and long-range weather conditions.

Visual acuity correctable to 20/20. Physics, math and geography desirable.

Meteorologist, weather forecaster and weather observer.