Position Summary:
As a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force, you’ll live and work alongside fellow Airmen and Guardians, both at home with their families and in deployed locations. You’ll provide spiritual care for all and dramatically impact those you work with, regardless of religious or nonreligious affiliations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Advocate and provide for the religious and spiritual needs of anyone.
- Advise military leadership on religious, spiritual and ethical matters.
- Enhance the morale, resilience and spiritual fitness of Airmen, Guardians and their families.
Benefits
The Air Force benefits package is unparalleled in the civilian world. Benefits include:
- Commissioned officer pay with advancement opportunities.
- A generous housing allowance.
- 30 days of vacation with pay each year.
- Outstanding healthcare coverage for you and your family.
- A generous retirement program.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Free or low-cost world travel opportunities.
Qualifications
To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:
- Possess a bachelor’s degree (no fewer than 120 semester hours).
- Possess a graduate degree in the field of theology or related studies from a qualifying graduate-degree program (no fewer than 72 semester hours in one degree from an accredited institution).
- Receive a DoD ecclesiastical endorsement.
- Have at least two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
- Be able to enter active duty prior to age 40.
- Be a U.S. citizen without dual citizenship.
About the Air Force
The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win—airpower anytime, anywhere. The U.S. Space Force is here to defend the freedom to operate in space and defend the high ground. Whether full time, part time, in or out of uniform, everyone who serves plays a critical role in achieving mission success. We offer many careers, 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.