| Job Title : |
Maintenance officer |
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| Job Reference : |
usaf |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Air Force, Aviation Support |
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| Job Description |
The Air Force aircraft maintenance officer is integral to the safety of all flight crews and for overall efficiency. This officer is primarily responsible for leading, training and equipping personnel who support aircraft sustainment and operations. Duties also include managing maintenance and modification of aircraft and related equipment.
Training
To become an officer in the Air Force, you must be a current student or graduate of a four-year college or university. You must also complete an extensive training officer course, which may vary in length depending upon your specialty. There are four main pathways to becoming a commissioned officer:
- U.S. Air Force Academy
- Officer Candidate School and Officer Training School
- Reserve Officers' Training Corps
- Direct appointments
An indirect path is through the Enlisted Commissioning Programs.
Helpful skills
The ideal candidate for an Air Force maintenance officer should:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Have a four-year degree or diploma from an accredited program
- Show self-discipline, initiative, confidence and intelligence
- Be physically fit
- Show respect for all personnel |
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