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Functional Area Requirements

The Air Force has more than 20 career fields with positions available for civilians. The links below will take you to the career fields’ individual webpages which includes an overview of the career fields, job descriptions, location information, and education requirements.

ACQUISITIONS

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AUDIT AGENCY

Two female U.S. Airmen look at a computer screen

CIVIL ENGINEER

Two U.S. Airmen use a power drill on an aircraft

COMMUNICATIONS

A U.S. Airman smiles at the camera holding satellite equipment

Functional Area Requirements

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CYBERSPACE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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FORCE SUPPORT

U.S. Airmen walk on a flightline in front of an aircraft

INTELLIGENCE

U.S. Airmen look at a computer screen

LOGISTICS

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MEDICAL

A U.S. Airman gives medical supplies to another Airman

OPERATIONS

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

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SECURITY FORCES

U.S. Airmen wearing combat gear hold weapons