Air Force Active Duty Enlisted Recruiting Service
Active Duty Air Force Recruiters
1522 Dogwood Drive SE, Conyers GA 30013
Office Phones: SSgt Flamm: (770)-922-7858 TSgt King: (770)-761-6922
Cell Phones: SSgt Flamm: (770)-318-9538 TSgt King: (470)-858-5695
SSgt Nicholas Flamm
Hello,
I am Staff Sergeant Nicholas Flamm and I have been in the Air Force for 11 years. I originally joined the Air Force to help with my education, to travel the world, and most importantly to build a secure foundation to get me where I wanted to be in life. I started out as a "Fuels troop (AFSC 2F031)". I refueled/defueled aircraft, maintained/inspected fuel delivery equipment and storage tanks, worked in a laboratory that ran quality assurance tests on all types of fuels, oils, and lubricants to include liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen, and worked in our control center which does the financial accounting for all fuels and fuels related expenditures. I absolutely loved it! I have traveled and been stationed all over the world in places such as: Italy, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Slovenia, Germany, and The United Arab Emirates. I have been Recruiting for 4 years now and have had the honor of helping over 100 people become successful Airmen in the United States Air Force. If you are interested in becoming apart of the world's greatest Air Force please reach out, I am here to assist you.
TSgt Bobby King
Hello,
I'm Technical Sergeant Bobby King. I am originally a 3E471 Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Craftsman, and I have been in the Air Force for a little over ten years. I'm from Chicago, Illinois. I have been stationed in Okinawa, Japan, and Scott Air Force, Illinois. Additionally, I have been deployed several times to undisclosed locations throughout South East Asia. Through my Air Force experience, I have had the opportunity to travel to places such as Germany, Japan, Thailand, Korea, and Guam to name a few. I have had the privileged to earn a bachelor's, two Associate degrees (Free 99) and develop my leadership skills. I am here to help you gain experience or have the opportunity to help you accomplish your goals. My career started by talking to a recruiter, and I have never regretted that decision.
How to become a member of the Air Force
PREQUALIFICATION
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)
Delayed Entry Program (DEP)
This can be done via Email, Text, or over the Phone
Prequal Standards
Height and Weight
Depending on how tall you are there is a minimum and maximum weight requirement. We are not authorized to send anyone to MEPS who is within 10 pounds of their max weight.
Marijuana
The Air Force now allows individuals to join even with past marijuana use. We no longer have a maximum use limit. However there are still some things to be aware of. First, if you have ever failed a drug test at MEPS, that is a permanent disqualification regardless of the branch you took it for. Second, you can't go to MEPS if you have used it in the past 45 days. If you lie to us in order to speed things up and then fail your drug test at MEPS, you will be permanently disqualified. Just wait the 45 days. The test we give is more accurate than your at home test so don't rely on that. Past use will prevent you from doing a small number of jobs.
Open law violations
Technically speaking, if you have any open law violation including a speeding ticket, you are currently disqualified. Minor traffic tickets can be resolved quickly and easily so still start the process by completing a questionnaire but also work on getting it closed out at the same time. Major law issues, like a DUI or Possession of Marijuana/Drug Paraphernalia must be resolved before starting. Inform your recruiter about your law violations up front (it's part of our questionnaire) so we can let you know the way forward and if it's an issue or not.
Age and Education
The Air Force can enlist people ages 17-39. You can start at 17 if you are at least a high school junior (ask about the Softbook Program!) or any grade after. We can take high school graduates, GED (requires a higher ASVAB score), and those in college or with degrees. If you have enough college credit you may qualify for extra rank starting out. Officer applications must go through www.airforce.com.
Tattoos
You cannot have tattoos on your head, neck, or hands. For your chest, there can't be a visible tattoo if you wear an open collar shirt. For your hands, the only exception is a small tattoo on your ring finger, no more than 3/4" wide. There are no waivers authorized for tattoos on these areas that don't meet the guidelines I've listed here.
Dependents
Single parents will require a waiver to join and are going to need to have someone able to care for their kid(s) while away for basic training and tech school. Married individuals with more than 3 child will also need a dependency determination. For females, you cannot join until 6 months after you've given birth or a voluntary interruption of pregnancy. You are not required to give up custody in order to join and should contact us before you attempt to do so.
Special Tests
Some careers in the Air Force require you to take additional academic test to become qualified. Below are the list of the careers and if there is a study guide it will be linked.
Cyber Warfare Operations
Computer Systems Programing
Technical Applications Specialists
The MEPS we use is Atlanta MEPS located in Forest Park GA
What is MEPS?
MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) is part of the enlistment process where you will take your ASVAB (if you haven't already), and get your medical and physical evaluations done. Once complete you will then swear in to the Delayed Entry Program (DEP).
When will I go to MEPS?
You will be scheduled for MEPS by a recruiter once you have been pre-qualified, have a qualifying ASVAB, APT, or PiCAT score, and you are 100% certain that you want to enlist.
How do I prepare?
When you go to MEPS, you will need an overnight bag and follow the dress code listed below. No weapons are allowed including, guns, ammo, knives, tasers, and pepper spray. You will also need to bring a few documents listed as follows and must be original or certified copies:
Government issued ID (such as a drivers license)
Social security card
Birth certificate
Education document (high school diploma, GED, college transcripts) for high school graduates. Juniors and seniors do not need this if you haven't graduated yet.
Once you go, your recruiter will provide you a briefing the day before you process on what to expect.
MEPS Dress Code
UNAUTHORIZED CLOTHING:
Flip-flops, sandals or open-toed shoes
Plain white T-shirts or sleeveless shirts
Tank tops, tube tops, halter tops, and excessively low cut blouses, and any clothing that exposes the midriff
Shorts/skirts
Excessively worn/torn clothing (Clothes with holes in them)
Revealing or see-through clothing
Yoga Pants
Pants worn below the waist
Military uniforms, to include ROTC uniforms. (Active Duty and Reservists will be allowed to wear clean PT uniforms and Youth Challenge is allowed to wear their uniform of the day.)
Body piercing or earrings of any sort (males and females)
Fingernail or toenail polish
The following items must be worn while at the MEPS:
Closed toe shoes w/socks
Underwear for males (Boxer, Boxer-briefs, Briefs).
Underwear and bras for females. Sports bras, thongs, or see-through underwear are not authorized.
Everyone enters the DEP once done with MEPS
Congrats and welcome!
If you've made it this far then well done! Welcome to the Delayed Entry Program! Now we shift from getting you qualified, to keeping you that way, booking you a career, preparing you for basic training (BMT) and then shipping you off to start your Air Force life.
DEP Brief
You have some requirements while in the DEP.
First, stay qualified! You now see how much goes in to getting tot his point, new law violations, medical issues, injuries, change in marital or dependency status, financial issues, and drug use can slow down or stop your enlistment process.
Second, go to DEP Commanders Call based on the dates set by your recruiter. Your recruiter must put eyes on you, check that you're still qualified, see how you're doing, answer questions, inform you about Air Force life and benefits, and may conduct an activity to prepare you for BMT.
Last, we need your help finding quality people to join the Air Force. While our team is great at finding people, you know who could benefit from what we offer and can assist in making sure we put the right people in. Don't send your lazy friends or co-workers, we want motivated people like you!
Aim High App
If you don't already have it, download the Aim High Air Force app. Make an account and let your recruiter know when complete so you can be connected to him or her in it.
DEP Commanders Call
Commanders calls are mandatory. We will be giving you information to help you be more successful in BMT and your career. We also make sure you remain qualified and may have some tasks for you such as updating jobs list or signing documents. You may also do a workout or practice what you've learned from the Aim High App.
Booking a contract
Typically contracts are booked monthly during a job draft done by our Squadron. Recruits joining in most of Georgia, northern Florida and parts of Alabama and South Carolina are all trying to get jobs off the same list. There are well over 300 people waiting at any given time and each recruiter has a priority for picking jobs (similar to fantasy football drafts) which rotates each month. Some jobs always go early such as administration and medical jobs. All in those categories can be taken before your recruiters first pick. If all the jobs you list are taken when it's time to book one for you, then you may not get a job that month. Higher level units in our chain of command can also book you a job automatically based on what you list and your availability list, make sure you are okay with every single job you list. Once booked, you cannot change it and refusing a contract will result in your immediate DEP discharge and you will not be allowed to join again. Talk to your recruiter for more info.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Basic Training (BMT)?
Basic Training is normally 8.5 weeks long, due to Covid-19 it has been shortened to 7 weeks.
How long does the process take?
From the time you decide you want to join to the day you leave for basic training is roughly 4 months.
Can I get a specific job?
We can only offer you jobs the Air Force is hiring for and needs so it does depend on what you are looking for. We cannot make a specific job become available based on what you want. We require you to list 10 specific jobs that the Air Force is hiring for and 1 aptitude area. Once matched to a job, that is your job. We don't just guarantee training, but the job itself.
How hard is it to get a medical job?
Honestly pretty hard. In 2019 the Department of Defense began a process to decrease the military's medical forces by 25%. That was over 18,000 Air Force medical jobs. That being said, hope is not lost! You can go to school for free on active duty towards the degree of your choice! So you can work fast food and go in to debt for college, or join us and get that college free, with good pay and benefits, and you'll be trained in your backup career path. Sometimes your dream job isn't as great as you thought or the pay isn't what you hoped. The jobs we are primarily hiring for set you up for making very good money when you get out.
What is the best job?
That depends completely on you! Everyone has different hobbies and interests. Some people would hate being stuck in a cubicle, others don't want to work outside. During the process, we are going to get to know you so we can help guide you on listing jobs that are the right fit for you.
How long are the enlistments?
We have 4 and 6 year contracts.
What if I sign up and don't like it?
That's on you. The people we put in are having a great time and many are looking to make it a career. That being said, 4 years means a guaranteed job. A guaranteed job with pay raises every January, plus your enlistment anniversary, and each time you get promoted. There are also options for switching from active duty to the Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard halfway in to your enlistment if you'd rather go part time at that point (like if you got offered a high paying job).
Do I have to fly a plane?
No. Less than 4% of the Air Force are pilots. Most of us stay on the ground supporting the flying, space, or cyber missions.
Would I have to jump out of a plane? Very, very few career fields have this option and those are volunteer only slots.
What is the main thing you look for in someone wanting to join? Attitude! Have a good attitude and open mind. Example, a young girl came in curious about Photojournalism. At the time we didn't have any openings. She was open minded and qualified for mechanical jobs and listed them as well. Today she is an F-16 Crew Chief (fighter mechanic) and following an incentive flight on one, wants to fly it. She is being put in for commissioning to become a pilot now. She has a great attitude.
Is it possible to get in faster?
Yes! You can be put on our Quick Ship list to take a job leaving sooner. Sometimes people joining have issues. Maybe they broke their arm in a car accident a week or two before they went to BMT. In that case, we will have to find someone to take their contract and slot for BMT. Ask your recruiter for more info.
Can I go Guard or Reserve first then switch to active later if I like it?
This is highly unlikely. From 2018 to 2020, the prior service program for the Air Force was decreased by 90%. In 2018 all prior service slots were sent to recruiters to fill on October 1st, and were all taken by November. It's easy to go part time later, but nearly impossible to go active from part time.
Why is it so hard to go active Air Force from the Guard, Reserve, or other branches?
Air Force retention rates are up significantly. This means more people are choosing to stay in longer than we expected. In order to keep that many people in and not exceed our congressional manning authorization, we have to decrease how many new people we bring in. If you wonder if you'll like it, just ask yourself, why are so many people choosing to stay in?
Those are the common questions we get. Hopefully this also shows that we don't sugar coat things or try to deceive you. Recruiters sometimes have a reputation that isn't exactly great. We strive to prove otherwise. You get hard truths in our office so you can make an informed decision. If you join with us, we're with you for the long haul. You can reach out anytime in your career for advice or assistance. Our success is tied to yours. Aim High, go Air Force!
How to Apply
Fill out the Pre-Qualification form by copying the text, pasting it in an email, completely and honestly answer ALL of the questions, and then email it to:
nicholas.flamm@us.af.mil or bobby.king.2@us.af.mil.
You can also call or text us to prequalify
All information gathered is solely used for Air Force Qualification and Enlistment. We DO NOT give out any information.
Full Name:
Date Of Birth:
Age:
City/State you were born in:
Are you a U.S. Citizen?:
Address include City/State/Zip code:
Cell/Home Phone:
Cell provider (Verizon/Sprint/T-Mobile/Etc.):
E-mail:
Height:
Weight:
Eye Color:
Hair Color:
Gender:
Race:
Ethnic Group:
Religious Preference:
Married/Single/Divorced:
Any Children:
How did you hear about the AF?
Do you know anyone in the Military?
Proficient in any Foreign languages:
High School(s) Attended/ing:
Graduation year:
College(s) Attended/ing:
Graduation year:
What is your highest education completed?
Have you taken the ASVAB?
When did you take it? MM/DD/YYYY?
What was your score?
Prior Military Service:
Branch of Service:
MOS/AFSC:
Years of Service:
RE Code:
Do you have a Drivers license:
Drivers License Number:
State Issued:
Date issued:
Date expires:
Law Violations ( INCLUDE ANY AND ALL EVER , Including traffic violations, dismissed, dropped, expunged, and sealed violations. Briefly explain charges as well):
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
Drug Issues (EVER Used, Possessed, Sold, Transported any drugs, to include marijuana):
Medical Issues of any kind EVER to include medication, surgeries, etc.(Briefly explain each):
Are you now or have you ever been on Antidepressants?
Why and how long and when was last time?
Ever been diagnosed with Asthma or inhaler use?
For how long and when was last time?
What type, when and why:
Attempted suicide?
Self Harm/Mutilation?
ADD/ADHD diagnoses?
Medication?
Allergies?
Skin Rashes?
Allergic reactions to any Food/Drugs/Animals/Insects/Other?
Do you have any Scars? Pins? Screws? Plates? Specify which/what you have.
Broken Bones and or surgeries?
Do you wear glasses or contacts?
Braces?
Tattoos?
What are the tattoos of? Where? How big?
Have you ever had credit problems?
Late payments, Collections, Charge-offs, Repossessions, Bankruptcy, Unpaid Judgements, or unpaid student loans?
What is your current situation?
Why do you want to join the AF? (Brief explanation):
What are your long term goals?
What do you need from the Air Force?
Do you have any questions or concerns?
What would stop you from joining?
Upon completion email these questions with answers to: nicholas.flamm@us.af.mil or bobby.king.2@us.af.mil.