safety

Enlisted SafetyIn the Air Force, safety isn't just a practice, it's a full-time career. Responsible for evaluating, inspecting and surveying areas, Safety specialists work hard to eliminate potentials for mishap on every base. These experts help prevent accidents from occurring by training Airmen and their families on safety precautions around the base and enforcing safety rules to keep everyone out of harm's way.What you'll doEnsure the safety of everyone on basePlan and direct safety activitiesAssess mishap causes and riskDetermine the safety education requirements for groups or individualsPrepare reports and maintain recordsReview engineering plans affecting construction, airfield and explosive safety criteriaTraining & EducationHow do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.Basic Military Training 7.5 weeksTechnical Training 35 daysTech School Location Lackland AFB, TXStatus Upon Completion Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards SafetyKey Things to Consider RequirementsYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.You must be 1742 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.Possession of a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehiclesAbility to speak clearly and distinctlyAbility to communicate effectively in writingMust complete a 10 duty-day assessment period with the local Safety OfficeRecommendation by unit commanderNormal color visionNever been convicted by a general, special or summary courts-martial Freedom from fear of heightsNo history of emotional instability or other unresolved mental health problemsNo record of claustrophobiaNo medical conditions preventing prolonged standing, repetitive movements, walking up to one-mile or walking up and down stairsCompletion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military TrainingMust be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistmentYour future is waiting. Apply now