CFETP21AX — Aircraft Maintenance Officer

CFETP21AX governs education, training, competency development, and career progression for the 21A career field.

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  • Publication number: CFETP21AX
  • Title: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OFFICER
  • Date: 2025-04-30

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It contains the 21A Occupational Competency Model, proficiency levels, training courses, badge heraldry, professional development, certifications, promotion systems, and awards. As of 1 December 2021, all 21As are required to convert to competency-based training, with officers assessed against competency levels.

Topics covered

  • 21A Occupational Competency Model
  • maintenance officer career progression
  • skill certification and badge heraldry
  • training and education courses
  • professional development and certifications
  • officer promotion system
  • Maintenance and Logistics Awards Program

Questions and answers

What is CFETP21AX used for?

The CFETP consists of two parts, including links, which are used to plan, manage, and shape education and training within the 21A career field. (paragraph 1)

What does CFETP21AX require from individuals?

Individuals will actively seek out opportunities to learn, develop, and refine core competencies throughout their career. (paragraph 2)

What must supervisors do for officers in training?

Supervisors and Director of Operations (or equivalent) will ensure officers in training understand the fundamentals of each CFETP competency and guide them through the progression of their training and education. (paragraph 2)

How is officer progression certified?

Squadron Commanders (or next higher authority) should IAW DAFI 36-2650 para 2.1 certify officer progression by signing the AF Form 2096 and awarding the basic and senior certifications. (paragraph 2)

What does competency-based learning require from officers?

Officers must be active in their quest to master each competency and be able to demonstrate individual mastery of each competency, through each proficiency level. (paragraph 1)

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