| Job Title : |
Civil engineer |
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| Job Reference : |
usaf |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
Construction/Engineering, Air Force, Officers |
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| Job Description |
The Air Force civil engineer is primarily responsible for building and maintaining Air Force structures and utilities. Specialties include:
- Architectural
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Environmental
You may also be responsible for the disposal of conventional, nuclear and chemical ordnance.
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 command and control 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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