CFETP0801-0808-0810-0819-0830-0850 — Engineer/architect

CFETP0801-0808-0810-0819-0830-0850 governs development, training, education, and career progression for DAF Engineers and Architects.

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  • Publication number: CFETP0801-0808-0810-0819-0830-0850
  • Title: ENGINEER/ARCHITECT
  • Date: 2026-06-23

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The publication identifies career-phase requirements, job duties, occupational tasks, competencies, training opportunities, and career resources. It also sets training and development expectations, describes career-building paths, and addresses formal training requests and funding priorities.

Applies to: This CFETP provides a consolidated framework for managers, supervisors, Engineers, and Architects to plan, develop, manage, and conduct an effective and efficient development program.

Topics covered

  • Engineer and Architect career progression
  • Career Building Blocks
  • Occupational tasks and competencies
  • Specialty training
  • DAF training requests
  • Training funding priorities
  • Leadership theories and models

Questions and answers

Who approves and reviews the CFETP?

The Engineer and Architect SMEs are the approval authority. These SMEs will initiate an annual review of this document to ensure currency and accuracy. (paragraph 3)

What factors can affect Engineer and Architect career progression?

Career progression can vary substantially for Engineers and Architects due to a variety of factors including personal goals, availability of positions at an installation, geographic mobility, professional certification, training, and continuing education. (paragraph 4)

What does the CFETP say about career paths?

There is no single, optimal career path to ensure career success. A successful career path includes steady growth in job responsibility and professional development with a broad variety of experience. (paragraph 4)

How are formal DAF training requirements funded?

The primary mechanism for allocating formal training is the annual Department of the Air Force (DAF) data-call, a highly competitive process where not all requirements will be funded. (paragraph 5)

What is the priority for limited training funding?

Due to limited resources, funding focuses on priority 1 requirements. (paragraph 5)

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