USAF Career

What happens after you graduate and commission as an officer in the world's greatest Air Force?

Over 150 Officer Career Options

  • Pilot
  • Dentist
  • Security Forces 
  • Physician/Nurse 
  • Intelligence 
  • Special Operations 
  • Engineer 
  • Air Traffic Control 
  • Maintenance 
  • Air Battle Manager 
  • Competitive Benefits 
  • Finance 
  • Combat Rescue Officer 
  • Lawyer 
  • Combat Systems Officer 
  • Personnelist 
  • Cyberspace Operations 
  • Flight Medic 
  • Research & Development 
  • Chaplain 
  • Logistics Readiness 
  • Public Affairs 
  • Special Investigations 
  • Weather Officer 
  • Clinical Psychologist

Competitive Benefits

 

$62,000 average starting salary with a promotion and raise after two years

 

The Air Force matches up to 5% of your retirement contributions, with a maximum of $19,500 per year

 

Comprehensive medical and dental care, full pay and allowances for sick days, and low-cost life insurance up to $400,000

Air Force Careers

Most officers are not pilots. A vast majority of officers serve in fields like Weather, Space Operations, Special Investigations, Intelligence, Security Forces, Cybersecurity, Engineering, and more. 

Technological Innovation

The Air Force is at the cutting edge of the newest technologies. We constantly have airmen working in labs across the country to develop new ways to fufill our mission of air, space, and cyberspace dominance. 

On-Base Benefits

Living on-base is full of benefits. Check out the buttons below to learn more about the services and benefits offered to officers living on base. 

Graduate Level Educaton

The Air Force prizes continued education. You have the opportunity to pursue graduate studies like a Masters degree, Law School, Medical School, and more.