Air Force Intern Program:  The Key To Your Success

The United States Air Force employs over 150,000 civilians in a full range of occupations.  Positions are located nationwide.  Mobility is required as a condition of employment.  U.S. Citizenship is required for security clearance purposes.

Overview

• Two to four-year training and developmental program
• Most trainees will begin at the GS-7 or equivalent entry level
• In-training promotion/salary increases to target grade of GS-9, 11, 12 or equivalent

Benefits

• Paid Annual Leave
  • Less than 3 years of service: 13 days
  • 3 years to less than 15 years: 20 days
  • 15 or more years of service: 26 days
• Paid Sick Leave
  • 13 days per year
  • No limit on accrual
• Health Insurance
  • Cafeteria style choice of 15-20 health plans
  • 3 Federal Group Life Insurance options
  • Tax deferred flexible spending accounts for uncovered health insurance
  • Federal employee dental and vision program
  • Federal long term care insurance
• Retirement
  • You'll be covered by the Federal Employment Retirement (FERS) System
  • Thrift savings plan (equivalent to 401K)
  • Tax deferred
  • Employee can contribute up to 15%
  • Government matches dollar for dollar on first 3% and $.50 on next 2%
• Incentives
  • Student loan repayment: You may be eligible to receive up to $20K in repayments
  • Recruitment bonus for designated hard-to-fill positions and locations
• Paid Travel and Relocation
  • Interns that are selected for designated hard-to-fill locations and positions may have their travel and relocation costs paid to their first work site.