Senior Air Force Officials Eye Creating Science And Engineering Career Path

By Adam J. Hebert / March 13, 2002 at 5:00 AM
The Air Force is considering the creation of a science and engineering career path that would enable technically skilled officers to devote the majority of their careers to technical disciplines without penalty, according to officials and documents. A report sent to Congress late last month says the Air Force's senior leadership "is examining a scientist and engineer career path that would allow these officers to take a technical career path and be competitive for promotion to higher grades." The Air...

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