Promotions PAQ interns are eligible for non-competitive promotions through the established target grade level based on satisfactory performance and completion of training requirements upon recommendation from the supervisor. Satisfactory performance and training requirements will be outlined in the intern's training and development plan. Ensure that there is a copy of the accelerated training plan along with the signed Certificate of Understanding. No Promotion Is Ever Automatic or Retro-Active. After interns graduate from the PAQ program, they are eligible to compete for other positions in the Air Force.
All subsequent promotions are competitive and require one year time in grade.
Annual Appraisals - The appraisal and rating of each intern's job performance is based on written performance elements and standards. A performance element describes what needs to be done to perform a particular job. Elements describe major and important requirements of the job, which are used to rate performance. Performance elements are descriptive and relate to what needs to be done. Performance standards prescribe how a particular element is to be accomplished.