HYT extension possible for SrA-MSgt in 35 career fields Published May 19, 2015 By Debbie Gildea Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Eligible senior airmen, staff sergeants, technical sergeants and master sergeants in 35 Air Force specialties will be able to apply for a high year of tenure extension and, if approved, will be able to extend between 12 and 24 months past their current HYT. The Air Force is introducing several personnel and manpower initiatives to meet increased mission requirements outlined in the president's fiscal year 2016 budget. This voluntary extension opportunity is focused on retaining experienced Airmen in undermanned specialties such as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, maintenance, nuclear, cyber and special operations. A matrix of eligible Air Force specialty codes and eligible grades has been posted to myPers. Eligibility is based on an Airman's core AFSC as of May 11, 2015, and Airmen must have a Sept. 30, 2016 or earlier HYT. Eligible Airmen who apply for an extension must be approved by their unit commander or civilian leader, and must meet regular reenlistment criteria as well. Airmen with a reenlistment restriction are not eligible to apply for an HYT extension. The HYT extension application window will be open June 1, 2015-May 31, 2016. - Airmen with a Sept. 30, 2015 or earlier HYT must apply for an extension at least 30 days before their current HYT separation date, unless they are already within 30 days as of the program announcement. - Airmen with an Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2015 HYT must apply at least 60 days before their HYT separation date. - Airmen with a Jan. 1-Sept. 30, 2016 HYT must apply at least 120 days before their HYT separation date. Airmen approved for an extension must get required retainability within 30 days of being notified or they will forfeit the opportunity for an HYT extension. For complete eligibility criteria and application information, go to the myPers website, select "Any" from the search drop down options and enter "FY15/16 High Year of Tenure Extension Program" in the search window. For more information about Air Force personnel programs go to myPers at https://mypers.af.mil. Individuals who do not have a myPers account can request one at www.retirees.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-120510-068.pdf.