
Ground Transportation
TRANSPORTING ANYTHING AND EVERYONE
Many Air Force operations depend upon ground vehicles in order to complete many aspects of their mission. It’s the responsibility of Ground Transportation specialists to transport people, supplies, munitions and outsized expeditionary forces. These professionals must utilize a variety of essential skills, such as map and compass reading, vehicle specifications determination and limitations assessment in order to coordinate and master all aspects of ground transportation necessary for us to get equipment and people where they need to go.
- Operate, service and perform preventative maintenance on government motor vehicles
- Conduct pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections
- Provide transportation services for distinguished visitors and special events
- Coordinate and schedule cargo movement
- Conduct night operations, including operating vehicles in blackout conditions
- Investigate accidents or incidents
Career tasks
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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MINIMUM EDUCATION
A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours
*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
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ASVAB SCORE REQUIREMENTS
40 Mechanical (M)
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of vehicle operation
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
- Must maintain eligibility to deploy and mobilize worldwide Normal color vision
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
30 days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Ft Leonard Wood MO
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Transportation
- INTERESTS & SKILLS
- Science & Technology

TAKE A BREAK
Flights and 30-days vacation with pay each year.