CAREER FIELD TEAM (CFT) CAREER BROADENING

Each civilian career field program in the Air Force is administered by a Career Field Team located at Air Force Personnel Center.   The CFTs manage the careers of permanent civilians within their career fields by developing highly competent leaders through a variety of training and developmental programs.  

CFTs also provide assistance and information to senior functional leadership on the management of the civilian workforce, including college recruitment, employee development trends, hiring/promotion data, career progression, and other relevant information.

The CFTs manage all force development for their career fields, including Civilian Development Education (CDE), Development Team (DT) preparation and execution, resident school and training attendance processing, MAJCOM Funded Training, application reviews, classification of position descriptions (PD), all while learning and applying the principles of HR management.  

One of the most rewarding duties and roles as a CFT Career Broadener includes providing career counseling and mentorship to career field members.

For more information contact us at: afpc.careerbroadener.cft@us.af.mil

Force management functions are the foundation of work on the CFTs.  They include processing actions related to civilian PCS, force management, assignment curtailment, DEROS management, Request for Personnel Actions (RPA), Tuition Assistance management/approval, and timely management of central salary positions and outplacements.

CFTs serve as the HR liaison between career field members and AFPC, answering an array of questions from career counseling and force development to PCS benefits and entitlements. 

The CFTs manage multiple force renewal programs, which are developmental positions (internships) designated as part of a formal development program.  Included are Pathways Interns, Premier College Intern Program (PCIP), PALACE Acquire (PAQ) and COPPER CAP opportunities.  

These developmental programs serve as a pipeline for individuals who have recently graduated college and wish to establish an Air Force civilian career.