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Administrative Professionals Administrative Professionals  
(Computer, Personnel, Procurement, Logistics Public Affairs, etc.)
With the exception of contracting positions, no college education is required. Education can be substituted for experience if entry level position.

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Attorneys

Attorneys   Professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.)

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Scientists & Engineers Scientists & Engineers

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Medical Doctors Medical Doctors Doctor of Medicine Completion of internship and residency in appropriate specialization (aerospace preferred) Board Certification Licensed
Pilots Pilots
(Not Including Astronauts)

Research piloting positions require a qualifying degree. Qualifying Degrees

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Clerks/Assistants/Secretaries Clerks/Assistants/
Secretaries/
(Accounting, Computer, Personnel, Logistics, etc.)

   High School education

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Senior Management Senior Management  

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Student &  Developmental Programs

Student &  Developmental Programs
(Civil Service Only)

  Must be current student: H.S., undergraduate or graduate

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Technicians Technicians
(Includes Safety, Quality, Aircraft, Equipment, Engineering, etc.)
High School education 2 to 5 years technician experience

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