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Mitigating the hazards of explosive materials and other weapons takes immense courage, precision, and skill. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) members undertake some of the Air Force's most dangerous missions in diverse and unforgiving locales worldwide. These brave Airmen work solo or in teams and employ special tools and vehicles to safely locate, identify, recover, disarm, and dispose of dangerous weapons that threaten people, property, and natural environments.
RECEIVE A $20,000 ENLISTMENT BONUS
If you’re ready to be challenged like never before by joining an elite team of Airmen, you can receive a $20,000 enlistment bonus. Bonuses are earned upon completion of the EOD training pipeline and a six-year enlistment contract.
RequirementsYou must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.
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Minimum Education
A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours
High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
Test Score Requirements
Minimum score of 54 on the Predictive Success Model* (PSM).
Score is generated from raw ASVAB scores combined with TAPAS.
Qualifications
Height must be no less than 60 inches and no more than 78 inches.
Successful completion of the EOD Initial Fitness Test (IFT) twice.
Minimum score of 54 on Predictive Success Model (PSM).
No record of emotional instability or treatment within the last 12 months
Pass color vision evaluation
Ability to recieve and maintain a "Top Secret" security clearance
Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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Prospective EOD Technicians attend a grueling course of instruction at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., where they learn the principles behind recognizing, disarming and neutralizing explosive materials. This school is not easy and has a high attrition rate because of the very high standards necessary.
Total salary range for US Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal. The estimated total pay range for a Explosive Ordnance Disposal at US Air Force is $62K–$92K per year, which includes base salary and additional pay. The average Explosive Ordnance Disposal base salary at US Air Force is $75K per year.
To become an EOD Airman, a candidate must go through the Air Force's EOD preliminary course and Navy School EOD. Historically, the EOD technical training program had a 75 percent attrition rate. This means, for every 500 Airmen enrolled in the program, the Air Force will gain an average of 125 EOD Airmen.
At this joint service schoolhouse, Airmen will train side by side with Army, Navy and Marine Corps candidates on subjects ranging from explosive tools and techniques to nuclear weapon response operations to build the skills needed to handle the most extreme situations.
Master Sgt. Kyle Chandler looks over the newly arrived students at the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Preliminary Course, knowing this will be the hardest day most of them have ever experienced. It will be the last day in the EOD specialty for some as well. The 26-day course has a 45% average annual attrition rate.
Age: STA-21 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (EOD) Option selectees must be at least 19 years old and be able to complete degree requirements and be commissioned prior to 30th birthday. Maximum age limit may be adjusted upward for active service on a month-for-month basis up to twenty-four (24) months.
We specialize in Aircraft operations, but are just as ready as any of our Army, Marine, or Navy EOD comrades to fill the role of joint combat enabler, whenever and wherever a unit needs us.
Using advanced tools like cutting-edge robotic technology and explosives chemistry, this elite group performs missions that require immense bravery—from jumping out of airplanes to blowing up underwater mines. This job is no cake walk—you have to be smart, tough, quick-thinking and cool under pressure.
Navy EOD Technicians are members of the Naval Special Operations (NSO) community, comprising men and women who take on the most impossible missions and the most elusive objectives.
Approaching their dangerous job with the grim humor of well-trained professionals, the EOD personnel's unofficial motto is "Initial Success or Total Failure."
Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Eglin Air Force Base, Florida is a jointly staffed school (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps) under the authority of DoD Directive 5160.62, providing high-risk specialized, basic and advanced EOD training to U.S. and partner nation military and selected U.S. government ...
The estimated total pay range for a Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician at US Air Force is $55K–$83K per year, which includes base salary and additional pay.
Air Force: Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Protects personnel, resources and the environment from the effects of explosive, chemical/biological, and nuclear hazards. Provides VIP protective support to the U.S. Secret Service and Department of State.
Becoming an EOD Officer is no easy process. While the rigorous training is both physically and mentally grueling, you will be rewarded with unrivaled leadership opportunities, first-rate compensation and respect. All EOD Officers must attend a certified Navy Officer training program.
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