Architect - Palace Acquire (PAQ) Program - Air Force Civilian Service (non-Military)
Full-time paid two-year internship - Palace Acquire (PAQ) program for those with or approaching a degree in Architecture.
Civilian Air Force Architects are responsible for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of the Air Force’s largest weapon system —its installations.
This is not a military position. Civilian Architects are critical members of our team, providing the diverse expertise and leadership needed to secure our nation’s defense.
The Air Force is providing opportunities for full-time employment for recent and upcoming graduates. The PAQ program assigns you to an Air Force Installation and provides two years of formal and on-the-job training to expose you to all aspects of an Air Force career as an Architect. You will work shoulder to shoulder with current Architects and other professionals including military and civilians. You will make a real contribution to the mission of the United States Air Force (USAF) and gain invaluable real-world experience.
The program starts Intern Architects with a Bachelor’s Degree at $50,050 - $61,763 depending on location. After two years working with the Air Force, you can expect to be earning $66,214 to $81,913 depending on location. Intern Architects with a Master’s degree start at $61,227 - $75,554 and after completing the program can expect to earn $79,363 - $91,353 depending on location. From there, further advancement is very likely if you are eager, willing to learn, and a hard worker.
Full-time PAQ job offer includes:
- substantial sign-on bonus
- student loan repayment of up to $20,000
- tuition assistance for a Master’s degree
- paid move if eligible
- competitive salary
- formal developmental training plan
- annual non-competitive promotions while in the program
Plus all the benefits Federal employees enjoy:
- 11 paid holidays
- 13 pay vacation days (increasing to 26)
- paid sick leave
- flexible schedules at many locations
- health insurance plans
- retirement plan and matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K)
Upon successful completion of the PAQ program, you will be outplaced as a mid-level Architect in the Air Force Civilian Workforce.
Requirements:
- US Citizenship
- Current student graduating no later than Aug 2023 or recent graduate (within last two years)
- Minimum GPA of 2.95 on a 4.0 grading scale
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance (Air Force will fund the clearance after offer is made)
- Positions are available at multiple installations in the United States.