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.

• 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

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