Flight Engineer

Enlisted

Special Missions Aviator

ENSURING THE SAFETY OF AIRCRAFT AND AIRMEN

Many of our aircraft require more than a pilot in order to safely complete each mission. It’s the responsibility of Special Missions Aviators to cover everything from pre-flight inspection of aircraft systems to the placement and delivery of all cargo on board. These highly trained specialists have multiple integral roles and monitor all functions for the aircraft, even providing weapon defense when necessary, in order for the team to successfully complete its missions.

Component :

Air Force Active Duty

Air National Guard

Air Force Reserve

Rank : Enlisted

AFSC : 1A1X3

What you’ll do

• Complete pre-flight inspection of the aircraft and related aircraft equipment
• Assist and coordinate with other positions to ensure sage employment of weapons and defensive systems
• Perform in-flight maintenance of airborne weapon systems and associated equipment
• Determine passenger, cargo, fuel and emergency and special equipment distribution and weight
• Operate and monitor engine and aircraft system controls and indicators
• Plan, organize and direct Special Missions Aviation activities

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Basic Military Training

weeks

TECHNICAL TRAINING

27 Days

TECH SCHOOL LOCATION

Lackland AFB, TX

STATUS UPON COMPLETION

Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aviation Operations

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REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

You must be 17–42 years of age, a citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score.

Classes in mechanics, mathematics, physics, computer principles, speech, and English is desired.

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Must maintain physical qualification for aircrew duty

Height must be no less than inches or more than 80 inches

Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit

Completion of weeks of Basic Military Training

Completion of the Aircrew Fundamentals Course

Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

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