USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-103 — Qualification Standards For Non-us Positions In Germany

USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-103 governs qualification standards for non-US positions in Germany, including applicant rating and waivers.

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  • Publication number: USAFE-AFAFRICAI36-103
  • Title: QUALIFICATION STANDARDS FOR NON-US POSITIONS IN GERMANY
  • Date: 2021-05-12

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The publication covers education and training levels, salary schedules, supervisory, foreman, leader and wage earner positions, and English language requirements. It requires qualification standards to be applied consistently and sets conditions for retaining current employees and considering waivers.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all United States Air Forces in Europe, United States Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) Regular Air Force units.

Topics covered

  • Education and training levels
  • Salary schedule qualification standards
  • Supervisory and foreman positions
  • Leader and wage earner positions
  • English language requirements
  • Grandfathering of current employees
  • Waiver of qualification requirements

Questions and answers

What do specific qualification standards require for certain occupational series?

Specific qualification standards establish particular education, training and experience requirements for positions in certain occupational series for which the general qualification standard is not likely to produce qualified candidates. (paragraph 3)

Which qualification requirements apply to positions covered by CTA II salary schedules?

Accordingly, qualification requirements in the CTA II must be used when appraising and rating an applicant’s qualification to fill positions subject to these schedules. (paragraph 6)

What qualifications must applicants for supervisory positions meet?

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements of the highest position technically supervised. (paragraph 7)

Where are English language proficiency levels and testing procedures prescribed?

English language proficiency levels and applicable procedures for test administration are prescribed in USAFE-AFAFRICAI 36-132, English Language Proficiency Testing of LN Employees and Applicants. (paragraph 7)

What happens to current employees who do not meet new experience and education requirements?

In situations where the experience and education requirements of new standards exceed those of previous standards, current employees who do not meet the new requirements, will be retained without prejudice in their current position.

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