477th Fighter Group

The 477th FG is the only Air Force Reserve unit in Alaska. As a Classic Associate, the unit is responsible for recruiting, training, developing and retaining Citizen Airmen to support the 3rd Wing and Expeditionary Air Force mission requirements. The 477th FG is dependent on Reservists, Air Reserve Technicians and civilians working side-by-side with the active duty's 3rd Wing to operate, maintain and support the F-22 Raptors that are assigned here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dana Rosso)

477th Fighter Group September UTA

Senior Airman Christopher Graham, an F-22 crew chief assigned to the 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals 302nd Fighter Squadron F-22 pilot Lt. Col. Brian Budde out of the aircrafts parking location. Budde flew one of the six F-22’s that took part in this training sortie during the September UTA, allowing for effective Reserve training and flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dana Rosso)

477th Fighter Group

Alaska Air Force Reserve unit is hiring

Published Sept. 15, 2015
By Maj. Ashley Conner
477th Fighter Group Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The 477th Fighter Group currently has open positions for civilian and military employment. The available positions range from administrative support to F-22 pilot, offering something for everyone.

The 477th FG is Air Force Reserve Command's first F-22 Raptor unit and the only Air Force Reserve unit in Alaska. As a Classic Associate, the unit is responsible for recruiting, training, developing and retaining Citizen Airmen to support the 3rd Wing and Expeditionary Air Force mission requirements.

The 477th FG is dependent on Reservists, Air Reserve Technicians and civilians working side-by-side with the active duty's 3rd Wing to operate, maintain and support the F-22 Raptors that are assigned here.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is located on the outskirts of Anchorage and is approximately 360 miles from Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, Alaska.

The group is comprised of nearly 400 Traditional Reservists, Air Reserve Technicians and civilians. The majority of the group is made up of Traditional Reservists whose members are only obligated to serve one weekend a month during Unit Training Assembly weekends or drill weekends and two weeks of Annual Tour a year.

The list of open Traditional Reserve positions changes frequently and rank varies. For the most up to date information please call 907-333-8723.

Officer Traditional Reserve opportunities include:
F-22 Pilot
Chaplain
Surgeon

Enlisted Traditional Reserve opportunities include:
Tactical Aircraft Avionics
Aircrew Flight Equipment
Aircraft Fuel Systems
Aerospace Ground Equipment
Aircraft
Armament
Egress
Health Service Management
Non-Destruction Inspection
Low Observable
Maintenance
Munitions Systems
Quality Assurance Inspector

Another 30% of the group is made up of Air Reserve Technicians or ARTs who carry a dual status as uniform wearing civilians during the week and as a military member during UTAs. There are also opportunities for civilians seeking employment who aren't serving in the military. Open ART and civilian positions change frequently, for the most up to date information visit USAJOBS.gov.