Training Types
Enlisted Professional Military Education
Technical Training
Basic Military Training
Upgrade Training
Leadership Training
As you progress through your career, you'll also share ideas, experiences, and work together with your fellow Airmen to achieve various educational objectives through the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education. We've included some of the most sought-after leadership training programs below. Click on any to learn more:
Airman Leadership School
Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Academy
Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (AFNCOA)
Example Resume
Based on the experience gained from Basic Military Training, Technical Training, Upgrade Training, and Leadership Training, you will become a true Airman with a well-rounded career trajectory. Importantly, you will also look good "on paper". As an example, we've included a sample of what your resume could look like after an enlistment:
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Air Force Specialty CodeAn Air Force Specialty Code "AFSC" is the job that an Airman performs while serving. You will gain valuable experience during this time, preparing you for a career in the workforce. Here's some information on the AFSC currently selected: AFSC: Aerospace Propulsion - 2A6X1 AFSC Description: Inspects, maintains, modifies, tests, and repairs propellers, turboprop and turboshaft engines, jet engines, small gas turbine engines, and engine ground support equipment (SE). Manages aerospace propulsion functions and activities. Related DOD Occupational Subgroup: 160100. |
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EducationAssociates of Applied Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology(4VAD). The Aviation Maintenance Technology(4VAD) major program includes technical and on-the-job education, leadership/management and military studies, physical education, general education (communications, mathematics, social science, and humanities), as well as program electives for you to choose from such as natural science courses or a foreign language. |
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Training and CredentialsIn addition to your Aviation Maintenance Technology(4VAD) degree, you will receive additional on-the-job (or "occupational") training that will result in your ability to gain certifications and credentials to prove to future employers that you have the skills necessary to succeed in a variety careers in the civilian job market. You will gain some during your time in the Air Force, but your options also open with civilian credentials that you can target as you understand what path you want to take your career. We have provided samples below. Available Credentials*: Certified Safety Professional (Csp), General Radiotelephone Operator License (Pg), Certified Metalworking Fluids Specialists (Cmfs), Oil Monitoring Analyst - Ii (Oma-Ii), Certified Control Systems Technician - Level Ii (Ccst-Ii), Certified Control Systems Technician - Level Iii (Ccst-Iii), Iso 9001 Lead Auditor - Quality Certification, Iso 9001 Lead Implementer - Quality Certification, Iso 9001 Master - Quality Certification, Iso 9001 Foundation - Quality Certification, Aviation Structures, Certified Aerospace Technician -Vehicle Processing, Ncatt Aerospace/Aircraft Assembly (Aaa), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Office 2013, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Excel 2016 Expert, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Access 2016, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Outlook 2016, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Powerpoint 2016, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Word 2016 Expert, Fundamentals Of Engineering (Fe) Exam - Mechanical, Fundamentals Of Engineering (Fe) Exam - Other Disciplines, Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Associate (Office 365 And Office 2019), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Excel Associate (Excel And Excel 2019), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Access Expert (Access And Access 2019), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Excel Expert (Excel And Excel 2019), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Word Associate (Word And Word 2019), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Microsoft Word Expert (Word And Word 2019), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Outlook Associate (Outlook And Outlook 2019), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos): Powerpoint Associate (Powerpoint And Powerpoint 2019), Principles And Practice Of Engineering (Pe) Exam - Mechanical, Certified Quality Improvement Associate (Cqia), Quality Inspector Certification (Cqi), Quality Auditor Certification (Cqa), Certified Quality Technician (Cqt), Mechanic (Powerplant), Certified Control Systems Technician - Level I (Ccst-I), Certification In Maintenance And Reliability Management, Certified Lubrication Specialist (Cls), Certified Oil Monitoring Analyst - I (Oma-I), Mechanic (Airframe), Microsoft Office Specialist (Mos), Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant), Certified Associate In Project Management (Capm), Certified Maintenance And Reliability Professionals (Cmrp), Certified Maintenance And Reliability Technician (Cmrt), Certified Aerospace Technician Core, Ncatt Aircraft Electronics Technician (Aet), Ncatt Foreign Object Elimination (Foe) *Note: Credentials earned in the Air Force are directly applicable to civilian careers. |
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ExperienceOne of the clearest ways the Air Force helps you distinguish yourself from your civilian counterparts is helping you gain higher experience levels from the moment you enter the workforce. "Experience" can be divided into two categories: Technical and Leadership.
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