AFSC/EN announces second cycle of educational program Published April 3, 2015 Staff TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Air Force Sustainment Center Engineering and Technical Management Directorate The Air Force Sustainment Center Engineering and Technical Management Directorate is announcing the second cycle of the Enhanced Education for Electronics Engineering Technician Development Program. This educational program will support current Electronics Technicians (GS-0856) and Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex civilian employees who would like to eventually transition into an Electronics Technician position. The program will cover tuition, books and fees for the required courses. The Software Maintenance Group expects growth over the next several years in this job series; the program is aimed at preparing current employees for potential careers as Electronics Technicians. Electronics Technicians in SMXG work on development and maintenance of automatic test systems, develop technical instructions and construct electronic devices. This education program is intended to develop the skills necessary to be a successful Electronics Technician. Enhanced Education for Electronics Engineering Technician (4ET) Program Highlights: · Competitively selects OC-ALC civilian employees at Tinker · Up to six semesters to complete your certification; some candidates may need fewer semesters - classes begin in August · Courses are taken during off-duty hours, with courses available during the day, evening and online · All tuition, fees and books paid for required courses · Selections will be announced at the end of May Important dates are as follows: -- April 8, 3:30 to 5 p.m.: Informational meeting with OSU-OKC and AFSC/EN reps. Meeting will be in the Patriot Conference Room (Bldg. 3001, Post 1AC 79A). -- On or before April 15: Notification of initial intent. Send an email with "4ET Intent" in the subject line to the AFSC/EN Workforce Development Box (AFSC.EN. Workforce.Development@us.af.mil) indicating that you plan to apply. -- On or before May 1: Completed nomination packages are due. (Important: Packages must be complete and on time.) Scan and email the completed package (signed Supervisor Evaluation can be sent in separately by supervisor), with "4ET Nomination Package" in Subject Line to the AFSC/EN Workforce Development Box (AFSC.EN.Workforce.Develop-ment@us.af.mil). Eligibility requirements: · Applicants must have at least one year of continuous civilian service at Tinker · Employees must be OC-ALC civilian Selection will be based on written statement, competency evaluation, résumé, COMPASSTM test results and interview. For more information about OSU-OKC requirements and coursework or to schedule a COMPASSTM test, contact George Anaya at george.anaya@ osuokc.edu. Those interested in this program must submit a completed package by May 1. Some of these requirements take time to complete so start work early. If you did not receive the original email, request an application packet by emailing AFSC.EN.Workforce. Development@us.af .mil. A complete application includes: 1. Application Form 2. Employee's Written Statement 3. Signed Evaluation from Supervisor 4. Current resumé (include any prior college experience) 5. Compass Test Results for Math and English