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Careers at the Air Force Materiel Command

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Elevate your career, test your limits.

Air Force Materiel Command civilians work side-by-side with uniformed Airmen in a variety of career fields at locations across the U.S. and around the world. A vital part of our mission team, the nearly 89,000 civilians employed by the command represent the best of the Air Force civilian service. 

Learn more about working at AFMC below and explore the diverse career opportunities across our centers and installations.

Our Mission:  Powering the world’s greatest Air Force…we deliver readiness and war-winning capabilities for today and tomorrow.

Our Vision:  One AFMC Team — integrated, collaborative, innovative, trusted, and empowered​…indispensable to our nation, disruptive to our adversaries​.

Locations and Opportunities

Locations where AFMC has personnelThe Air Force Materiel Command is critical to the defense of our Nation. Headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, AFMC personnel work across six centers at multiple locations across the U.S. and globe. 

What do we do?

    • We research, develop, test, and evaluate new technology.
    • We buy and test the Air Force’s conventional and nuclear weapons systems.  
    • We sustain and maintain the Air Force’s weapons systems to preserve and expand a competitive edge for the warfighter.
    • We build, maintain, secure, and provide critical services to our Air Force and Space Force installations. 
    • We are six integrated, collaborative centers united in accomplishing a mission that deters aggression and prevails when conflict may call. 

Our 89,000 civilians work side-by-side with uniformed personnel in jobs ranging from business and contracting to aircraft maintenance, logistics, research and development, engineering, technology, and more. A career at AFMC offers an exciting mission, personal development, leadership and growth opportunity, and so much more. 

Find your dream job today!

Benefits of Air Force Civilian Service

Why work at AFMC?

A career at the Air Force Materiel Command offers the chance to contribute directly to our Nation's defense, with rewarding, challenging opportunities across the enterprise. Opportunities include internships and developmental career programs to paths for veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, trade experts and more. 

Benefits include:

  • Paid sick leave and holidays, and up to 200 hours of paid annual leave, depending on years of service
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Federal benefits, including options for medical, dental, vision, and more
  • Retirement and 401K contribution plans
  • Numerous professional development and leadership growth opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program access and other quality-of-life wellness programs
  • Career mobility across federal agencies
  • And more!

Learn more about the benefits of Air Force Civilian Service at https://afciviliancareers.com/careers/.

Learn about Federal benefits at https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/.

Learn about internships and developmental programs for students and recent graduates at https://afciviliancareers.com/students-and-graduates/.

Learn about careers for persons with disabilities at https://afciviliancareers.com/careers/#Persons-With-Disabilities.

View a full list of current open opportunities at AFMC Careers.