Air Force AFSC · Support
35BX Band Officer
Overview
A Band Officer hones the skills of Air Force band personnel and upholds standards for military and civilian performances. The officer brings patriotism, ceremony, feeling, and ambience to performances that recognize achievements, build cultural bridges, or enhance morale.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- team leadership and supervision
- program and event management
- training program development
- public relations and stakeholder engagement
- logistics and scheduling
- budget and resource management
- policy and standards enforcement
- performance evaluation and feedback
- cross-cultural communication
- strategic planning and coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Apache Cassandra
Civilian Career Paths
- Music and Entertainment
- Project Management
- Training and Education
- Public Affairs
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
Career Growth
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
- Certified Association Executive (CAE)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Analyze training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
- Evaluate instructor performance and the effectiveness of training programs, providing recommendations for improvement.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs, using knowledge of the effectiveness of methods such as classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors.
- Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.
Related Occupations
- Training and Development Specialists
- Instructional Coordinators
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
- Management Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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