CFETP0802-0809-0817 — Engineering Technician/construction Control Inspector/survey Technician

CFETP0802-0809-0817 governs career education, training, professional development, and experience for three DAF technical career series.

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  • Publication number: CFETP0802-0809-0817
  • Title: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN/CONSTRUCTION CONTROL INSPECTOR/SURVEY TECHNICIAN
  • Date: 2025-09-25

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It covers career progression, duties, competencies, resource constraints, professional training, education, leadership, mentorship, and development planning. It identifies recommended training, education, professional development, and experience for Engineering Technical, Construction Control, and Survey Technical personnel.

Applies to: This Career Field Education and Training Plan (CFETP) identifies and describes recommended training, education, professional development, and experience to empower the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Engineering Technical (0802) Construction Control (0809) and Survey Technical (0817) personnel.

Topics covered

  • Career progression
  • Engineering technical duties
  • Construction control inspection
  • Survey technician duties
  • Professional training and education
  • Leadership and mentorship
  • Competencies
  • Individual development planning

Questions and answers

What leadership levels can these technical personnel reach?

Engineering Technical, Construction Control, and Survey Technical may ascend to a Activity Management Plan Manager, Construction Manager, or Section Chief leadership level within the Civil Engineer (CE) organization.

What does a Survey Technician do?

A Survey Technician (0817) conducts reconnaissance, site location, construction, and mapping surveys; Completes surveys using auto-levels, electronic total stations, mapping and survey-grade GPS equipment, and related instruments; Collects, converts, and presents field survey data for civil engineering projects.

What is a primary goal identified for Airmen Engineers?

A primary goal in the Air Force Civil Engineer Annex for Agile, Innovative, and Ready Airmen Engineers is the need to recruit, develop, and retain individuals for our Airmen Engineer team.

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