U.S. Air Force Officer Careers

Line Corps

Pilot

  • Flies military aircraft, conducting combat, reconnaissance, and transport missions.
  • Serves at air bases, on deployment, and in operational commands.

Combat Systems Officer

  • Manages aircraft weapons systems, navigation, and electronic warfare operations.
  • Serves at air bases, on deployment, and in operational commands.

Air Battle Manager

  • Directs air battle operations, ensuring air superiority and mission success.
  • Serves at air operations centers, command posts, and on deployment.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot

  • Operates drones for surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat missions.
  • Serves at air bases, remote operations centers, and on deployment.

Special Tactics Officer

  • Leads special operations missions, including combat search and rescue and direct action.
  • Serves in Special Tactics squadrons, training centers, and operational deployments.

Space Operations Officer

  • Manages space operations, including satellite communications and missile warning systems.
  • Serves at space operations centers, space command units, and strategic installations.

Restricted Line

Cyber Operations Officer

  • Conducts cyber warfare and network operations, protecting and exploiting information systems.
  • Serves at cyber operations centers, headquarters units, and strategic commands.

Acquisition Manager

  • Oversees procurement and contracting for Air Force systems and technology.
  • Serves at procurement offices, air bases, and acquisition centers.

Public Affairs Officer

  • Manages communication and media relations, ensuring accurate and timely information dissemination.
  • Serves in public affairs offices, headquarters, and operational theaters.

Intelligence Officer

  • Provides intelligence support to military operations, including analysis and threat assessment.
  • Serves in intelligence units, headquarters, and operational commands.

Weather Officer

  • Manages weather forecasting and analysis, supporting mission planning and execution.
  • Serves at weather stations, air bases, and operational commands.

Staff Corps

Medical Corps Officer

  • Provides medical care, manages medical units, and oversees health services for airmen.
  • Serves in hospitals, clinics, and air bases, including deployed medical units.

Dental Corps Officer

  • Delivers dental care and manages dental units, ensuring dental readiness and oral health.
  • Serves in dental clinics, air bases, and deployed medical units.

Nurse Corps Officer

  • Provides nursing care, manages nursing units, and oversees patient care services.
  • Serves in hospitals, clinics, and air bases, including deployed medical units.

Medical Service Corps Officer

  • Manages healthcare administration, logistics, and support services for medical operations.
  • Serves in medical logistics units, hospitals, and headquarters support roles.

Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer

  • Provides legal services, including military justice, operational law, and legal assistance to airmen.
  • Serves in legal offices, headquarters units, and operational theaters.

Chaplain Corps Officer

  • Provides religious support, counseling, and moral guidance to airmen.
  • Serves in chapels, units, and air bases, including deployed locations.

Logistics Readiness Officer

  • Manages logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring material support for Air Force missions.
  • Serves in logistics units, air bases, and operational commands.