3E2X1 - Pavements and Construction Equipment AFSC Enlisted

Summary

Our ability to extend our presence and worldwide impact is due to our ability to have working bases wherever we’re needed. It’s the great responsibility of Pavements and Construction Equipment personnel to construct runways and airfields in remote global locations in addition to maintaining facilities already in use. These professionals are part of a team that does everything from operating heavy construction equipment to detonating explosives in order to care for and create the facilities we need most.

What You’ll Do

• Operate and maintain heavy construction equipment.
• Construct, maintain and inspect concrete and asphalt runways, aircraft parking aprons and roads.
• Schedule and coordinate equipment repair and servicing.
• Inspect work to ensure quality and compliance with policies.
• Design demolition projects, place and detonate explosives.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of characteristics and capabilities of equipment used in construction and paving
• Normal color vision
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

Training & Education

How 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.

Training Stages

• BASIC MILITARY TRAINING: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 61 days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Ft. Leonard Wood, MO
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Construction Technology

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 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.

Components

• Air Force Active Duty
• Air National Guard
• Air Force Reserve