Professional Military Education Instructor (Space Force)

What does the Professional Military Education Instructor (Space Force) career field do?

Develops and conducts professional military education (PME) programs for Guardian, noncommissioned officers (NCO), and senior NCOs; provides management consultant services. Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 101200. Selections will be made through the United States Space Special Duty Talent Management Board.

Duties and responsibilities

• Instructs PME subjects. Instructs using informal lectures, case studies, teaching interviews, guided discussions, and a variety of other teaching methods. Uses computers, software applications, audiovisual equipment, and multi-media tools in support of educational goals.
• Plans, organizes, and directs PME programs and activities. Plans and organizes PME requirements for education, facilities, space, equipment, visual aids, and supplies. Develops and revises curriculum materials. Conducts needs analysis.
• Monitors entire education program. Plans and organizes phases of education, student flow, and class schedules consistent with production goals and available resources.
• Evaluates and standardizes PME activities, personnel, and facilities. Conducts periodic observations of educational activities and assists in deficiency corrections. Evaluates student performance. Counsels and advises individuals on academic and nonacademic issues impacting student performance. Monitors and ensures facilities support educational mission.
• Prepares and maintains files and records pertinent to PME matters. Prepares and maintains administrative records on each student. Prepares statistical reports and records about student performance. Maintains completed school record files for historical review.
• Provides management consultant services. Conducts and administers symposiums, workshops, or conferences; interprets organizational surveys; evaluates program management effectiveness and provides feedback.

Specialty qualifications

Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of principles, techniques, and methods of master facilitation; coaching, adult learning, use of visual aids; learning processes; curriculum development; education and training evaluation; and counseling methods and techniques.

Education. For entry into this SDI, TSgt-SMSgt must have completed/awarded CCAF degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution. Sgts must either have a CCAF degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution or a minimum of 52 credits towards CCAF degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution and be on track to complete the degree requirement within a year of selection to the SDI.

Training. The following training is mandatory as indicated:

• Completion of EPME commensurate with the current grade of the facilitator is required.
• For those who will instruct, facilitate, design, or supervise instruction of PME courses, completion of the Enlisted PME Instructor Course or Space Force approved certification courses.

Other. The following are mandatory as indicated:

• For entry into this SDI:
• E-4 through E-8 with 4 or more years from current/projected grade HYT.
• Overall rating of "Exceeded some, but not all expectations" or "Exceeded most, if not all expectations" on last 3 EPRs.
• No record of disciplinary action that resulted in an Article 15 or Unfavorable Information File for the past three years.
• Ability to speak clearly and communicate well with others.
• Applicants must be compliant and passing with current United States Space Force fitness requirements.
• Outstanding in appearance, military bearing, professional military image and conduct both on and off duty.
• See attachment 4 for additional entry requirements.
• For entry and retention of this SDI:
• No recorded evidence of emotional instability, personality disorder, or other unresolved mental health problems.
• No record of substance abuse or financial irresponsibility; never received substantiated abuse findings as defined in AFI 40-301, Family Advocacy Program.
• 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 DAFI 36-2002, Regular Air Force and Special Category Accession, Uniform Guide List of Typical Offenses.
• Never been convicted by a general, special, or summary courts-martial.
• Commandants recommendation of SDI retention/removal with commander's approval, based on member's ability to perform as an EPME instructor or in a leadership position within the EPME enterprise.
• No record of disciplinary action (Letter of Reprimand [LOR] or Article 15) or referral Enlisted Performance Report (EPR) after award of SDI.
• Must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security. Utilization Note: Award of this Special Duty Identifier (SDI) is only authorized when a Guardian is filling a funded 8T300 unit manpower document (UMD) authorization. When the member is filling a valid 8T300 UMD authorization, 8T300 is authorized as the awarded Duty SFSC. The DSFSC will be updated after the member completes formal school and signs into the new duty position. Once the member is no longer filling a valid 8T300 UMD authorization, 8T300 is no longer authorized as the Duty SFSC but will remain as an awarded (secondary, third or fourth) SFSC IAW AFMAN 36-2100, unless the member is disqualified from the SDI then it will not remain as an awarded SFSC. Further, 8T300 is not authorized for award as the PSFSC when filling a funded 8T300 UMD authorization unless incumbent has no other awarded SFSCs. Guardians performing 8T300 duties but not filling a funded 8T300 UMD authorization will have no change in their awarded SFSCs. Guardians performing in this position will not have their Control Space Force Specialty Code (CSFSC) changed and will continue to compete for promotion in their CSFSC.

Civilian career paths

Comparable civilian careers for this field pay roughly $49,690–$120,000 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
• Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare: $49,690
• Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary: $101,320
• Education Administrators, Postsecondary: $99,940
• Education Teachers, Postsecondary: $66,930
• Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors: $60,140
• Instructional Coordinators: $66,490
• Training and Development Managers: $120,000