Careers

As a parent, you want your children to have choices about their future career path. The Air Force offers a variety of careers that coincide with their interests and natural talents. Choose a career field below to learn about Air Force career opportunities.

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 careers in mechanics, administration or electronics. If none of these specific areas are of interest to your child, the Air Force has a multitude of other opportunities in the general careers section.

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Officer Careers

There are many ways your son or daughter will get important leadership experience and a fulfilling job as an officer in the Air Force. Keep in mind that while a flight career sounds appealing to many, the Air Force also offers extraordinary opportunities in technical, scientific and specialty areas as well. Officer careers have some preliminary requirements, which include having a college degree.

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Healthcare Careers

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

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