What are the responsibilities and job description for the Military Service - U.S. Air Force, SERE Specialist position at U.S. Air Force and Careers?
Position Summary
In cases where an aircraft goes down or Airmen are stuck in an austere environment, it’s your job as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Specialist to help them survive, evade, resist and escape any situation. You’ll train Airmen on everything it takes to survive the most remote and hostile terrain, including building shelters, procuring water, navigating land and mastering evasion techniques. When it comes to taking on the elements, you’re the go-to for helping our Airmen get back home safely.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare aircrew and high-risk-of-isolation personnel to survive different types of terrain and environments.
- Instruct crew members in the following areas: wilderness living, shelter construction, fire building, map and compass navigation, backpacking, food and water procurement, wilderness medicine and basic first aid, signaling and rescue techniques, escape and evasion, and prisoner of war (POW) resistance techniques.
- Train in all major climatic conditions: Arctic, desert, tropical, ocean and temperate.
Benefits
- Outstanding free or low-cost healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Food and housing assistance
- Continuing-education opportunities
- Free or low-cost healthcare
- World-travel opportunities
Qualifications
This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Air Force. The application is for a specific position within the Air Force. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of high school or GED with 11th-grade reading level required.
- Successful completion of SERE physical ability and stamina test (PAST)
- ASVAB score of 55 on General
- Must score a 55 or higher on the SERE 2-Factor Selection Model.
- Meet psychological and physical requirements outlined in AFI 48-123.
- SERE members must meet the standards outlined in the Special Warfare column of the MSD.
- Passing color vision as defined by correctly identifying at least 10 of 14 Ishihara Plates
- Absence of any speech impediment and ability to read aloud and speak distinctly
- Eligibility for top-secret security clearance
About the Air Force
The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win—airpower anytime, anywhere. We offer over 200 careers ranging from healthcare to engineering and we live by three core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Join us and see how far you’ll go.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $52,695.88 per year
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $52,696