Career Options


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You want your children to have choices about their future career paths, and so do we. We offer a wide variety of careers and will help your child find one that suits their interests and natural talents.

Enlisted Careers

If your child is currently a junior or senior in high school or has recently graduated, there are many opportunities waiting in the Air Force. We offer our enlisted members careers in everything from mechanics to administration to electronics. Through our advanced Technical Training program, your child will become an expert in their field in a truly hands-on environment—and get paid while doing it. And from there, how far they go is up to them.

Want to see some of our careers up close? Visit our Enlisted Careers page.

Officer Careers

Officers in the Air Force are called upon to be experts in their field as well as leaders. While many aspiring officers dream of flying, keep in mind we offer countless other exciting opportunities in technical, scientific and specialty career fields. To see some of these jobs in more detail, visit our Officer Careers section.

Healthcare Careers

If your son or daughter displays a natural affinity for helping others, we have openings for healthcare professionals in all specialties: general physician, nursing, dentistry, hospital administration and biomedical sciences. Working together as a team, Air Force healthcare professionals focus on patient care and work with the latest technology in state-of-the-art facilities. Learn more about our Healthcare Careers.