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8B000 – Military Training Instructor (MTI) AFSC

Summary

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.

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Other Names

Drill Instructor (other branches)


Community College of the Air Force Degree

Education and Training Management

CCAF Degree Plan


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. 
  • 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 Reg AF position, approved candidate on the developmental special duty nomination 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 Reg AF 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.
  • 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.

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.

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Civilian Career Options

High Salary: $66,490

Low Salary: $59,840

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