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The Air Force History and Museums Program comprises a global network of trained, educated, and experienced professional historians, archivists, writers, and museum curators and specialists with a deep belief in the value of history's contributions to combat capability and program development. Personnel in the Air Force History and Museums Program are postured to meet their mission of improving US Air Force combat capability through the collection, preservation, interpretation, dissemination, and display of historical information, artifacts, and Air Force heritage. The career opportunities offered by the Air Force History and Museums Program are rewarding and challenging.

CAREER PATHS

Archivists | Curators | Historians | Writer-Editors

PAQ QUALIFICATIONS

  • U.S. citizenship

  • Recent graduate (within two years of completing degree or within six years if a Veteran) or full-time undergraduate/graduate student graduating during current semester

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in history, archival/library science, or related fields

  • GPA 3.5 or above

  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance funded by Department of Air Force (e.g., Background check)

PAQ PROGRAM DETAILS

  • A formal three-year training and career development track

  • Real-world projects and missions

  • Mentoring provided by Senior leadership

  • Annual performance-based promotions

  • Placement into a permanent Air Force Civilian Service position once PAQ Program is successfully completed

PAQ BENEFITS

  • Student Loan Repayment

  • Tuition Assistance toward a graduate degree while in the PAQ program

  • Paid move to employment location (if required upon conversion to PAQ program)