109th Airlift Wing > 109th Careers

The 109th Recruiting team is here to assist you in finding the right career for you! With backgrounds ranging from Services, Logistics, Personnel, Medical, Maintenance and Security Forces they have a broad knowledge of careers we have here at the wing and the opportunities you qualify for.


MSgt Derrick Thompson Recruiting Flight Chief 518-709-4468	MSgt Emily Lewis Retention Office Manager 518-598-2645	TSgt Jason Malm Rensselaer County 518-588-2254	TSgt Charles Gresham Albany County 518-378-5370	TSgt Matthew Meisenholder Saratoga County 518-709-3682

TSgt Brandon Winchell North Country 518-512-7859	TSgt Frank Pambianchi Montgomery,Otsego,Delaware, Greene, Columbia Counties 518-528-1320	TSgt Stephanie Lambert Montgomery County 518-852-8112	SSgt Adrianna Goman Warren County 518-365-7978	SSgt Mitchell Mihalko Schenectady County 518-344-2201

What are the benefits?
- NYS Tuition Assistance
  - Can be used up to first bachelor’s degree
  - Maximum of $6470 per year
- Chapter 1606 (Guard Reserve GI Bill)
  - Can be used up to 36 months
  - Fulltime students receive $384.00/ month
- Kicker (if eligible)
  - Additional $350.00/ month
How do I qualify?
- Active Member of NYANG
- Completed Basic Training
- Enrolled in minimum of 6 credit hours
- No previous Bachelor's Degree
Where can I use these benefits?
New York State Colleges

New York Private Colleges (Up to the SUNY school rate)

Certificate Programs
Additional Educational Benefits
Other education benefits that I can become eligible for:
- Post 9/11 GI Bill
  - Must have 90 days of cumulative orders to be edible for the initial 50%
  - Can be used up to 36 months
  - Rates can be found at https://www.va.gov/gi-bill-comparison-tool
- Veteran Tuition Assistance Award
  - Must be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
  - More information at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/veterans-tuition-awards.html

Non-Prior Service
ENLISTMENT REQUIREMENTS

     The Air National Guard is looking for high quality individuals to take us into the 21st century. If you have never served in the military, and you meet the following qualifications, you may be just the person we are looking for.

· High school graduate or equivalent
· 17 - 42 years old (If you are 17 years old, you must have parental consent)
· Be a United States citizen or permanent legal resident
· No history of major law violations or illegal drug use
· Be in good health
· Meet Air Force height and weight standards
· Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test

     If you have previously served in a branch of the Armed Forces (active duty, guard/reserve) and you meet the following qualifications, you may be just the person we are looking for.

· High school graduate or equivalent
· Be a United States citizen
· Honorable Discharges
· Be able to complete 20 years of service (including those you have already completed) before your 60th birthday
· No history of major law violations or illegal drug use
· Be in good health
· Meet Air Force height and weight standards
· Have a 31 or more QT on your most recent ASVAB

     If you meet the above qualifications, please contact our Recruiting Office to schedule an appointment at 518-344-2200 or send us an email. We look forward to meeting you!

ENLISTMENT PROCESS

The process begins with your local Air National Guard Recruiting office. You will:
· Receive your initial interview by a Recruiter to determine your tentative qualifications for entrance into the New York Air National Guard
· Receive a complete overview of the programs offered by the Air National Guard

     Once you feel ready to move onto the next step, your Recruiter will move onto the next step, which is to qualify you for entrance and job qualifications. You will be:
· Required to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery exam. This test will be used to determine your eligibility to join the NYANG and assist in your job selection process.
· Required to have a complete physical examination to determine if you are medically qualified for entrance into the NYANG. You will need to provide medical documentation for any ailments that required hospitalization. The physical is conducted at the military entrance processing station (MEPS) in Albany, N.Y.

     After you have successfully complete both exams, then you will be moved onto job placement. This is the fun part! Your Recruiter will utilize both scores (from the ASVAB and Medical Physical) to determine which jobs you would qualify for. Once they have reviewed your qualifications to the qualifications required for the positions that are posted on the monthly vacancy listing, then you will:
· Visit the sections your interested in working
· Be briefed about potential incentives and benefits

     Once you've chosen the job you would like to do, you will be scheduled for an appointment to come back to the unit to have your oath administered to you. You will meet an enlistment clerk who will explain your contract in detail and go over some of the benefits that you will receive.

     And that's it! Time to make some decisions! Do you want to enlist? If so, when would you like to enlist?

Contact us today to schedule an appointment that will change your life!
Prior Service

     Procedures for Enlistment in the Air National Guard (Prior Service)

     The process begins with your local Air National Guard Recruiting office. You will:
· Receive your initial interview by a Recruiter to determine your tentative qualifications for entrance into the New York Air National Guard
· Receive a complete overview of the programs offered by the Air National Guard
· At this time, you will need to bring in source documents such as your DD 214, NGB 22, medical paperwork, etc. so the recruiter can better assist your needs.

Once you feel ready to move onto the next step, your Recruiter will move onto the next step, which is to qualify you for entrance and job qualifications. You will be:
· The recruiter will pull your ASVAB scores to determine what jobs you qualify for based on what jobs we have vacant and if you are prior service from a different branch, we will determine if your prior MOS converts to an Air Force career field.
· The recruiter will evaluate what medical paperwork you have if any, and will determine if you need to complete a physical examination to determine if you are medically qualified for entrance into the NYANG. You will need to provide medical documentation for any ailments that required hospitalization. The physical is conducted at the military entrance processing station (MEPS) in Albany, N.Y.

     After you have successfully completed both exams, then you will be moved onto job placement. This is the fun part! Your Recruiter will utilize both scores (from your ASVAB scores and Medical Physical) to determine which jobs you would qualify for. Once they have reviewed your qualifications to the qualifications required for the positions that are posted on the monthly vacancy listing, then you will:
· Visit the sections your interested in working
· Be briefed about potential incentives and benefits

     Once you've chosen the job you would like to do, you will be scheduled for an appointment to come back to the unit to have your oath administered to you. You will meet an enlistment clerk who will explain your contract in detail and go over some of the benefits that you will receive.

     And that's it! Time to make some decisions! Do you want to enlist? If so, when would you like to enlist?

ENLISTMENT REQUIREMENTS

     The Air National Guard is looking for high quality individuals to take us into the 21st century. If you have never served in the military, and you meet the following qualifications, you may be just the person we are looking for.

· High school graduate or equivalent
· 17 - 34 years old (If you are 17 years old, you must have parental consent)
· Be a United States citizen or permanent legal resident
· No history of major law violations or illegal drug use
· Be in good health
· Meet Air Force height and weight standards
· Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test

     If you have previously served in a branch of the Armed Forces (active duty, guard/reserve) and you meet the following qualifications, you may be just the person we are looking for.

· High school graduate or equivalent
· Be a United States citizen
· Honorable Discharges
· Be able to complete 20 years of service (including those you have already completed) before your 60th birthday
· No history of major law violations or illegal drug use
· Be in good health
· Meet Air Force height and weight standards
· Have a 31 or more QT on your most recent ASVAB
· If you don't have a current military physical, you will need to complete one at MEPS
· If your current military job does not convert to a job in the Air National Guard, retraining may be available.

To continue processing, provide your recruiter with the following items:
- Driver License
- Personnel Record RIP/SURF (computer printout of service data)
- Current military physical
- Enlisted Performance Reports
- DD Form(s) 214/215 (record of active duty regardless of component)
- NGB Form(s) 22 (record of Army/Air National Guard service)
- DD Form 4 (enlistment contract)
- Fitness Test Results

Contact Recruiting
Palace Chase
Palace Chase is a voluntary separation program for active duty Air Force officers and enlisted members. It affords you an opportunity to separate from active duty early and serve the remaining portion of your commitment in the New York Air National Guard.

If you'd like to learn more about this program or find out how to apply, please send us an e-mail, or give us a call.

Commercial 518-344-2456
DSN 344-2456
Palace Front
The Palace Front program is a transfer program which allows active duty Air Force officers and enlisted members to transfer from the United States Air Force to the New York Air National Guard the day after separation from the Air Force non-Palace Chase, normally upon completing their Active Duty Service Commitment (ADSC) or on reaching their date of separation. If you'd like to learn more about this program or find out how to apply, please send us an e-mail, or give us a call.

Commercial 518-344-2456
DSN 344-2456