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From the North Pole to the South Pole and anywhere in between, the men and women of the 109th Airlift Wing serve their country, state and communities.

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Are you thinking of joining the Air National Guard?

FIRST STEPS

Take a look at the GOANG.COM website to get a feel for the Air National Guard and job descriptions of different career fields.

Call our recruiting office to setup an appointment.

If you haven't already take the ASVAB test (or AFOQT for officer candidates), you will schedule it with the recruiter.

You will also be setup with a full physical at the MEPS station in Albany. Certain career fields require things like full color vision.

With the results of these tests, your recruiter will then be able to identify positions that you are qualified for and at that time will show you what positions we have open at the unit that align with your qualifications.

Be patient through the process. It often takes a couple months to complete all the requirements. Taking your ASVAB before making an appointment with the recruiter can help speed up the process.

Enlistment Qualifications

You must meet certain enlistment criteria to qualify for membership in the Air National Guard. These criteria ensure that those who join have the right mental, physical, and moral aptitudes to perform the tasks required for military service. General requirements include:

AGE. Must be between the age of 17 and 39 (must swear in prior to 40th birthday). Consent from a parent or legal guardian is required if 17.

CITIZENSHIP. Must be a United States citizen or naturalized citizen.

EDUCATION. High school seniors or those with a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma (GED) are eligible.

MENTAL APTITUDE. Must achieve a minimum score of 31 on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test for general entry. Must also receive minimum scores in certain areas of the ASVAB depending on occupational choice. Your recruiter can tell you what your score qualifies you for.

PHYSICAL CONDITION. Must be able to pass an initial military entrance physical exam, be in good health and meet minimum height and weight standards. Certain illnesses, past injuries or diseases may disqualify an individual for enlistment, or disqualify for certain positions.

MORAL CHARACTER. Must meet standards which cover arrests, convictions and drug usage.

TERM OF ENLISTMENT. An enlistment contract is for a total of 6 years.

Some of the Benefits

  • Reliable part-time income: See drill pay in the military pay table, Note: A single two-day drill = 4 drill periods
  • Enlistment bonuses for critical career fields
  • All members are eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill - Selective Reserve, an education grant program
  • N.Y. State Tuition Assistance Program for all undergraduate degrees, which pays state level tuition, up to $4350 per year, for state or participating private schools
  • College accredited technical training for your job
  • Enrollment in the Community College of the Air Force, a free 2-year college degree program
  • Ability to obtain college credits for passing examinations, such as CLEP and DANTES, free of charge
  • Low cost life insurance, through the Service Members Group Life Insurance plan, up to $400,000
  • Low cost health insurance through TRICARE Reserve Select
  • Free retirement benefits, payable after 20 years of service and reaching age 60.
  • Free travel on space-available military aircraft throughout the United States, Alaska, Puerto Rico & the Virgin Islands
  • Discount shopping privileges in military department stores & supermarkets

109th Enlisted Positions

At the 109th we have many different career options. Take a look at our units page to see the different sections of the base. Listed below are some of the career fields that are frequently available. If you have an interest in a specfic career field, contact our recruiting office directly to ask about the most up to date information on job openings. Also note that the GOANG.COM site does not always list all jobs that are currently available.

Commonly Available:
Security Forces
Aircraft Maintenance
Logisitcs and Transportation
Administrative Assistant
Medic

Social Media

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Congratulations to Col Tammy Street on becoming the new 109th Mission Support Group Commander. #ServiceWomen #109AW
This month the 109th held a walk to remember ceremony to acknowledge our fallen airmen. The walk gives the 109th family a time and a place to remember and cherish the memories of their fallen friends. A bench with a tree of life was dedicated in memory of SrA Alla V. Ausheva and flags were presented to the family of SrA Stephanie J. Seney. In attendance were the 109th Commander Col. Michele Kilgore, Command Chief Denny Richardson, Congressman Paul D. Tonko, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara along with New York State troopers.
The New York Wing - Civil Air Patrol annual encampment has been happening all week here on base. Today, Cadets were able to fly on a C-17 from the 105th Airlift Wing! #C17 #CAP
Our LC-130 crews get to see it all!! It’s only a 40 minute flight from sunny 60 degree weather overlooking Kangerlussuaq’s gorgeous fjord to the cold winter wonderland of Raven Camp. Raven Camp is the primary training facility and the site for Maintenance Recovery and Barren Land Survival school.
What a beautiful site that our C130 crew has on the way to Greenland! #109AW #PoletoPole #ANG #RavenGang
Camp Raven 2019 is here!! Children of 109th members get to experience a week long camp full of fun activities. The best part is getting to see first hand what jobs their parents do! Today, the Byrns' kids had the opportunity to visit the LC-130 Skibird that has their dad's name on it. How cool is that?!! #109AW #ANG #MilitaryKids
Congratulations to all of the Class of 2019 Graduates! We love how the soon-to-be newest Airman, Mary Kate Glass decorated her cap and included the 109th in her special day! Mary will be joining our Security Forces Squadron next week! #109AW #graduates #proudairmen
Today is PTSD Awareness Day. Let's take the time reflect and acknowledge post traumatic stress and how it effects those around us. #NationalPTSDAwarenessDay https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
Wanna know more about the 109th? Announcements, News, Events, etc... There's an app for that!!! Download the AF Connect app. Click on the favorites icon and scroll down til you see the 109th Airlift Wing. Its that simple!!!
#NationalSelfieDay Take time out today to have a little fun and celebrate the selfie!! #109AW #PoletoPole
Bonjour from the Paris Air Show!!! Our unique ski equipped LC-130 is one of 140 different aircraft on display at the largest air show in the world. Aircrew members are having a great time educating people about our global capabilities from pole to pole. #PAS2019 #Skibirds #109AW
Last month the Air National Guard took over part of Penn Station in New York City! Check out the behind the scenes action that went into transforming the busiest train station in the U.S. #ANG #109AW #PennStation
In honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day we stop to remember all the courageous service members across different branches and our allies as well. They bravely fought against the enemy risking their lives to fight for our great nation. Tech. Sgt. Stephen Girolami, of the 109th Communications Flight, has a personal connection to D-Day through his grandfather who just celebrated his 98th birthday yesterday. James “Stocky” Edwards, a highly decorated Word War II ace fighter pilot of the Royal Canadian air force, flew over the beaches of Normandy that day. As a young and brave 23 year old, Stocky led a squadron of Spitfires (Mk IX) as bomber cover for the D-Day invasion and then continued for several months after. “Our job as Spitfires was to cover the troops landing and the crossing.” Stocky reflected. “I was very successful at my navigation and my lead; I would say it was all luck.” Stocky was made a Knight of the French National Order of the Legion of Honor awarded to him for his actions on D-Day. #DDay75 To hear more about Stocky’s time during World War II, you can watch his interview here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfuYQDTl5tU&vl=e
The look you have when IG shows up and your inspection checklist isn't done. #militaryproblems
Big thanks to U.S. Rep. Paul D. Tonko for taking the time to come out and visit us today!
Leader's from the 109th teamed up with senior leaders from across the state to make sure we are #AlwaysReady to assist our state and work together in the case of anything emergency that may arise. #109AW #NYNG
Today the 109th family grew. Welcoming sisters Jocelyn and Ashlyn Tuller. Jocelyn will be joining the Public Affairs team and Ashlyn will be in Communications. Their brother James (center) also recently joined the 109th as a crew chief in the maintenance squadron. #109AW #guardisfamily #siblingsinservice

Officer Position

Applying for an Officer position

IMPORTANT NOTES:


- Please view the current application procedures and standard qualification reqirements before applying for any advertised position on this site.

- Also note the mandatory criteria of each Military Vacancy Announcement (MVA) as these requirements may vary.

- Address questions regarding MVAs or application packages to Tech. Sgt. Daniel Roth, (daniel.roth@ang.af.mil)

- The following are traditional positions currently available at Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia N.Y. and Joint Force Headquarters in Latham N.Y.

Officer Vacancies

109th AW Officer Job Postings
Position/Title  Closing
Mobility Navigator (C-130 E/H) March 11, 2019

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