The duty should be compatible with family needs because of time demands and periodically being away from home. The person must be goal-oriented, enjoy a challenge and be capable of making their own schedule. The screening also includes basic eligibility requirements, Roberts said. The servicemember complete recruiting school at Lackland AFB, Texas. Recruiting currently is a four-year controlled tour, although the Air Force objective is to lower that to three years.
Direct supervision is limited.
You get the opportunity to live with and interact more closely with civilians. If there's an opening, a person can volunteer for a duty location. If you enjoy the opportunities a position in sales has to offer, this is probably the closest you'll come in the Air Force. Another factor is you can usually make a large positive impact on a person's life by getting them in an Air Force career they're interested in. Jay Markus, AFRS command chief master sergeant.