Military Training Instructor (MTI)

What does the Military Training Instructor (MTI) career field do?

Conducts basic military training for non-prior service Airmen, including those of the Air Reserve Forces, and initial military training for cadets of Officer Training School. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 101200.

Duties and responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs basic and initial military training. Determines requirements for training, facilities, space, equipment, visual aids, and supplies to support military training requirements, and monitors the training program to ensure effective use of support items. Manages use of available facilities and ensures proper support during all phases of training, student flow, and flight assignments. Assist supervisors with decisions on use of non-appropriated funds for training activities or equipment.
• Inspects and evaluates military training activities, personnel, and facilities. Conducts periodic inspections of training activities and assists training units in correcting training deficiencies. Provides training for Airmen undergoing military training, to include performance and adaptability. Counsels and advises individuals on training problems. Identifies and recommends disposition of trainees who display characteristics/performance that may render them unfit or unsuitable for retention in the Air Force.
• Prepares and maintains files, reports, and accountability records pertinent to basic and initial military training. Maintains completed training record files on individuals in training for historical review.
• Instructs on basic and initial military training. Instructs dormitory setup, drill, and lectures on military training subjects using demonstration-performance and lecture methods. Employs audiovisual equipment to support training objectives. Executes remedial training as necessary.

Specialty qualifications

Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: principles, techniques, and methods of instruction; use of visual aids; learning processes; curriculum development; training evaluation; and counseling methods and techniques.

Education. Airman Leadership School for SSgts. E-7s must have CCAF degree

Training. Completion of the Military Training Instructor course and certification on all core tasks is mandatory.

Experience. N/A

Other. The following are mandatory:

• For entry into this SDI, the following are mandatory (waivered by the Career Field Manager on a case by case basis):
• For RegAF position, approved candidate on the developmental duty volunteer list.
• E-5 through E-7 and must be able to obtain 4 or more years retainability prior to current grade HYT.
• Skill level commensurate with grade.
• Overall rating of "Exceeded some, but not all expectations" or "Exceeded most, if not all expectations" or last 2 EPR’s for non RegAF rating on last 3 EPRs.
• Outstanding in appearance, military bearing, professional military image, and conduct both on/off duty.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and have empathetic understanding of the problems of Airmen away from home in a new environment.
• No Unfavorable Information File or disciplinary action that resulted in an Article 15 in the last 5 years
• Ability to speak distinctly.
• Applicants must have scored 75 or above on the last three AF PT tests. Must not have PT failures during the last 12 months for any portion of the PT test. No current PT exemptions except deployment and/or pregnancy. Must have tested on all components during most recent AF PT test. Must obtain a body composition assessment that does not exceed the low-moderate category.
• Interview with and have a favorable recommendation by a psychologist or psychiatrist (if none assigned, a physician conducts an interview and provides a recommendation).
• No record of emotional instability, personality disorder or other unresolved mental health problems that interfere with the ability to perform Military Training Instructor duties.
• No record of substance abuse, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Never been convicted by a general, special, or summary courts-martial.
• No record of non-judicial punishment, or administrative action (Letter of Reprimand, Letter of Admonishment, Letter of Counseling, or Record of Individual Counseling) reflecting a lack of behavioral/emotional control and/or dereliction of duty.
• No record of non-judicial punishment, or administrative action (Letter of Reprimand, Letter of Admonishment, Letter of Counseling, or Record of Individual Counseling) based on sexual assault, sexual harassment, physical abuse, or an unprofessional relationship as defined in AFI 36-2909, Professional and Unprofessional Relationships and/or AETCI 36-2909, Recruiting, Education and Training Standards of Conduct.
• Never been convicted by a civilian court of Category 1, 2, or 3 offenses, nor exceeded the accepted number of Category 4 offenses. Category 3 and 4 traffic offenses alone are not disqualifying. NOTE: Categories of offenses are described and listed in AFI 36-2002, Regular Air Force and Special Category Accession, Uniform Guide List of Typical Offenses.
• See attachment 4 for additional mandatory entry requirements.
• For retention of this SDI, the following are mandatory:
• Maintain entry requirements.
• No record of non-judicial punishment, or Letter of Reprimand for verbal maltreatment, as defined in AETCI 36-2909, Recruiting, Education and Training Standards of Conduct, or financial irresponsibility.
• Must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.
• No record of non-judicial punishment or administrative action (Letter of Counseling, Letter of Reprimand, Letter of Admonishment, or Record of Individual Counseling) for Trainee Abuse and Hazing as defined in AETCI 36-2909, Recruiting, Education, and Training Standards of Conduct.
• Never been permanently decertified from military training instructor duties.

Utilization Note (RegAF only):

• Award of this SDI is only authorized when an airman is filling a funded 8B000 unit manpower document (UMD) authorization. When the member is filling a valid 8B000 UMD authorization, 8B000 is authorized as the awarded (secondary, third or fourth), Control and Duty AFSC. The CAFSC will be updated after the member graduates from the formal school and signs into the new duty position (this is the same time the DAFSC changes). If there is no formal school, then the CAFSC will be updated using the same effective date as the DAFSC. Once the member is no longer filling a valid 8B000 UMD authorization, 8B000 is no longer authorized as the Control and Duty AFSC but will remain as an awarded (secondary, third or fourth) AFSC IAW AFMAN 36-2100, unless the member is disqualified from the SDI then it will not remain as an awarded AFSC. Further, 8B000 is not authorized for award as the PAFSC when filling a funded 8B000 UMD authorization unless incumbent has no other awarded AFSCs. Airmen performing 8B000 duties but not filling a funded 8B000 UMD authorization will have no change in their awarded and control AFSCs. Ensure airmen employed outside of their CAFSC are managed IAW AFMAN 36-2100, Military Utilization and Classification. Use Outside of Control AFSC.

Civilian career paths

Comparable civilian careers for this field pay roughly $59,840–$66,490 per year (median salaries; varies by role and location):

• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School:$62,630
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary: $59,840
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School: $62,500
• Instructional Coordinators: $66,490
• Training and Development Specialists: $63,080