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Pathfinder

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Pathfinder (8Y000) Airmen at work

At a glance

Civilian equivalent pay
$95k–$95k
  • Prior service only
Table of ContentsShow
  1. What does a Pathfinder do?
  2. Specialty qualifications
  3. Civilian career paths
  4. Entry requirements

What does a Pathfinder do?

The primary purpose of this position is to collaborate on complex problems and lead change for the Air Force under the direction of the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force. This position is open to any enlisted Airman from any AFSC and will be filled on a nominative basis from the Pathfinder Developmental Team only.

Specialty qualifications

Mandatory Requirements for Entry. Demonstrated ability to organize complex projects attested to in performance reports or other verifiable means.

Desired Qualifications for Entry.

  • Provides alternative, non-standard solutions to address problems.
  • Performs duties as assigned.

Civilian career paths

Comparable civilian careers for this field pay roughly $95,290–$95,290 per year (median salaries; varies by role and location):

  • Management Analysts: $95,290

Entry requirements

Medical disqualifiersShow

These screened conditions disqualify a candidate for this AFSC:

Acrophobia (fear of heights)ClaustrophobiaEmotional instabilityEntomophobia (fear of insects)Fear of bloodFear of gunsPyrophobia (fear of fire)Speech impedimentTMJ disorder
Security & backgroundShow
Major offense convictionDisqualifying
Where this data comes from

Most of the data on this page comes from the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD) and recruiter TTMS readouts, which are no longer released publicly. Pulling it together and keeping it accurate takes real time, so I update these pages as often as I can.

Requirements do change between updates. Before you make any decisions, confirm the details with your recruiter. They always have the latest word.