The Air Force is seeking highly motivated Air Force retirees and Veterans with at least 10 years of service in the ranks of captain through colonel and technical sergeant through chief master sergeant (associate’s degree required) who have a passion to instill core values and desire to pay their Air Force experience forward to high school students.
As role models, instructors ingrain into students a sense of civic pride, shaping the next generation of service-minded leaders and innovators. In this role you will teach students the character traits necessary to excel in school, along with how to be good citizens. Instructors also foster unit cohesion, which capitalizes on students’ unique perspective to build trust and reinforce a culture of teamwork.
There are more than 250 vacancies across the nation and overseas for both former officer and enlisted members. This distinctive opportunity, which was exclusive to retired members, is now open to Veterans and traditional Guard and Reserve Airmen. Veterans that have separated or retired less than five years ago can apply. Veterans that have been separated more than five years could potentially be considered if they meet all other requirements.
To apply for a position at a high school, you must first complete the certification process through the Air Force, which is done via the website button link below. The certification process includes a criminal background investigation and normally takes around 60 days from start to finish. Once your certification is granted, you may apply to any school that has an opening. Instructors are employees of the school district and not the Air Force. We have recruiters standing by to answer any questions you may have, and they can be reached at (334) 659-6797, (334) 318-0354 or (334) 659-6269.
Click the button below for more information, including the minimum instructor pay, vacancies or frequently asked questions.
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Thank you for letting the veterans know about the opportunities as JROTC instructors. I am a current AFJROTC instructor and can tell you first hand we need instructors. It is such a great program and quite rewarding. We have tried to get into the Transition Assistance Programs (TAP) on the installations to get the word out about becoming JROTC instructors, but we kept getting stiff armed. I have been teaching the current school year by myself and my school is about to hire a veteran who read this article. The article piqued his interest and he discovered he could become an instructor very near his hometown. Again, thank you to whomever made the decision to get the word out regarding the instructor shortage! Every little bit helps!
Same as other comments 13 year SSgt filling MSgt role, masters degree, teaching credential, completing doctorate being asked to take the JROTC position at the HS, But I’m not qualified because I was an E5…how unfortunate for those “need to fill” positions. And they wonder why no one does the job.
I’m in the same situation. The local AF JROTC program is in need of instructors. I made E-6, but was medically retired before promotion. I fulfilled duties of E-7s, captains and majors in many situations. I have more than 5 years teaching experience and I’m not eligible.
So after 13 years active and reserve, Master’s degree and retired GS13 civilian grade, I am not qualified because I was merely and E-5? You people need to re-evaluate your application process.
I was honorably discharged as a SSgt in 1971. I then spent the next 45 years as a college professor with advanced degrees. You are telling me I’m not eligible?
There is no one more qualified than me.
Darn! My one year doesn’t count
I was an AFJROTC instructor in 1973-1977 period. I found working with the teens 15-18 years old one of the most fulfilling moments/time in my life. Many of then made successful careers in the military. I enjoyed every minute that I was in the classroom
I was the Senior Instructor at an at-risk high school in Georgia for 10 years. As I was a former teacher and university professor, I found the assignment rewarding and remained at the school for 10 years. Thirty years later, I am still in contact with numerous former cadets/students. The pay was great and I’m vested in the state teachers retirement system. As an OTS grad, I served as an USAFA AOC, Notre Dame Commandant of Cadets, and technical school instructor. My 10 years in the Junior AFROTC Program was the best duty.