Mission First – Safety Always!
The DAF safety career field is one of the most competitive and diverse career fields situated at the Management level in support of the Commander’s Safety program. As a safety professional, you will work with other team members to focus on assessing and implementing safety measures that safeguard Airmen/Guardians, protect resources, and enable mission success.
Throughout your PAQ internship, you’ll work shoulder to shoulder with other safety professionals in various safety disciplines (aviation, occupational, weapons, space, and missiles) on meaningful and rewarding real-world challenges while gaining invaluable hands-on experience. You’ll have the opportunity to sharpen your knowledge and skills as well as build on your leadership potential through a comprehensive and accelerated development program. Upon successful completion of the program, the PALACE Acquire Program offers a permanent position at AFCS, making it a great way to start your professional career.
CAREER PATHS
Safety and Occupational Health Specialist | Safety Engineer
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
Safety and Occupational Health Specialist: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Safety/Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene or related fields that includes or supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology
Safety Engineer: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET
GPA 2.95 or above
Ability to obtain Security Clearance funded by Department of Air Force (e.g., Background check)
PAQ PROGRAM DETAILS
A formal two to 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
Recruitment Bonus for selected positions
Paid move to employment location (if required upon conversion to PAQ program)
