Entry Requirements

Testing

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Duties and Responsibilities

Must remain vigilant for, and move to resolve, issues that, left unchecked, would adversely impact Airmen readiness. Prepares cadets to support mission requirements and exercises the necessary leadership to ensure squadron success.

Provides commissioning education instruction, evaluates military training, and is certified as a Resiliency Training Assistant (RTA). Maintains and enforces military standards, Uniform Code of Military Justice, drill and ceremonies, human relations, and safety.

Advises the AOC/squadron commander on a wide range of topics including the health, esprit de corps, discipline, mentoring, well- being, training, professional development, and recognition of all assigned cadets. Attends meetings, councils and boards considering administrative actions on assigned cadets. Assists with preparation and execution of unit training and other events (e.g., commander’s call, staff meetings, etc.).

Prepares and maintains personnel files and records pertinent to squadron cadets. Maintains oversight of cadet schedules to include academic, military, aviation, athletics, and club program requirements coordination.

Prepares reports and records about cadet accountability. Utilizes cadet personnel files for future role, service academy exchange and educational program recommendations.

Establishes equitable discipline and ensures standards are maintained across the Cadet Wing. Ensures cadets maintain military standards.

Guides and assists in selecting, training, and evaluating cadet leaders. Ensures safety in formations, dormitories, and at sporting events.

Mentors & assists cadets in adapting to the military and Academy environment. Manages programs to meet all military obligations necessary for commissioning. Assists cadets in all facets of training development and planning.

Serves as facility manager for more than sixty dormitory and day rooms, as well as unit social areas. Ensures maintenance and upkeep are addressed and corrective actions taken in a timely manner.

Supervises all administrative actions directed by the AOC/squadron commander. Coordinates with USAFA/CW staff to schedule sponsor base trips, unit functions, duties, leave, passes, and other absences from duty.

Performs quality force review and ensures timely processing of Military Performance Appraisals (MPA), awards, favorable communications, classification actions, quality control actions, and disciplinary actions.

Develops morale and welfare initiatives. Oversees special military training events (cadet basic training, expeditionary skills training, etc.).

Leads and attends United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) and Cadet Wing annual events (National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS), Ring Dance, commissioning ceremonies and graduation).

Specialty Qualifications

Knowledge is mandatory of: 

• Personnel management.
• Counseling.
• Air Force organizational structure, principles, techniques, and methods of instruction; learning processes, training evaluation.
• Military Training.
• Drill and Ceremonies.
• Customs and Courtesies.
• Sanitation and Hygiene.
• Military Justice.

• Approved candidate on the developmental special duty nomination list.
  
• E-6/E-7 and must be able to obtain 4 or more years retainability prior to HYT. Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a supervisor.
  
• Skill-level commensurate with grade. Highest proficiency in functional role is highly desired.
  
• Overall rating of "Exceeded some, but not all expectations" or "Exceeded most, if not all expectations".
  
• Outstanding in appearance, military bearing, professional military image, and conduct both on/off duty.
  
• Ability to speak clearly and communicate well with others.
  
• Must have scored 80 or above on last two fitness tests, or 90 or above on most recent fitness test, no failure on any portion within the last 12 months. No component exemptions on most recent fitness test. Only allowable exemptions are pregnancy and deployment.
  
• Psychological screening with a favorable recommendation by a mental health provider.
  
• Interview with and favorable recommendation/feedback by applicant’s local leadership.
  

• No record of disciplinary action resulting in an Article 15 or Unfavorable Information File in the last five years. Never been convicted by a general, special, or summary courts-martial. In some cases, Letters of Reprimand, Administrative Demotion, and referral EPR may be disqualifying factors for retention in this SDI.
  
• No record of substance abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, or unprofessional relationships.
  
• No substantiated abuse findings defined in AFI 40-301, Family Advocacy Program.
  
• No conviction 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. Categories are described in AFI 36-2002, Regular Air Force and Special Category Accession, Uniform Guide List of Typical Offenses.
  
• A valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles (GMV) in accordance with AFI 24-301, Ground Transportation.
  
• Maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.
• No record of emotional instability, personality disorder, or other unresolved mental health problems that interfere with the ability to perform Academy Military Trainer duties.

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Civilian Career Options

High Salary: $66,490

Low Salary: $59,840

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• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary: $59,840
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School: $62,500
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