What percentage of the Air Force is E 8?

That means the E-8 selection rate for 2020 is 7.62 percent — the lowest rate since the worst days of the drawdown in 2014, and significantly lower than the last four years of senior master sergeant promotions.

How many questions are on the WAPS?

100 questions
The two tests administered under WAPS are the Specialty Knowledge Test and the Promotion Fitness Exam, each with 100 questions and a corresponding 100 point maximum.

How do I find my Air Force Staff score?

Members can access their score notices on the virtual Military Personnel Flight via the AFPC secure applications page. For more information about Air Force personnel programs, visit the AFPC public website.

When can I test for ssgt Air Force?

Senior airmen must have 36 months time in service and six months time in grade to be eligible to test for staff sergeant. Staff sergeants must have 23 months time in grade to test for technical sergeant, and technical sergeants require 24 months in grade to test for master.

What rank is E8 in the Air Force?

Senior Master Sergeant
Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) is the eighth enlisted rank (pay grade E-8) in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, just above master sergeant and below chief master sergeant and is a senior noncommissioned officer (SNCO).

How hard is it to make E8 in the Air Force?

Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) The average servicewide, active-duty time for advancement to the rank of senior master sergeant is more than 20 years. Moving up the Air Force Ranks: Because public law allows only 2% of the enlisted workforce to be in the grades of E8, the SMSgt promotion system is highly competitive.

Do you have to be in uniform for WAPS test?

Examinees must wear an authorized uniform or the uniform of the day when testing (AFOSI agents may be tested in civilian clothes).

How much do Staff Sergeants make in the Air Force?

A Staff Sergeant is a noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force at DoD paygrade E-5. A Staff Sergeant receives a monthly basic pay salary starting at $2,610 per month, with raises up to $3,704 per month once they have served for over 12 years.

How many staff sergeants are in the Air Force 19e6?

Air Force officials have selected 9,467 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 29,328 eligible for a selection rate of 32.28% in the 19E6 promotion cycle. Of the 9,467 selected, 18% had promote now recommendations, 26% had must promote recommendations and 56 % had promote recommendations.

What is a good AFQT score for the Air Force?

In general, an AFQT score of 45 and above would qualify you for most Air Force jobs. Of course, depending on the job you want, you would want to get the highest score possible. Which leads us to our next frequently asked question…

How do you get a 19e6 promotion in the Air Force?

Airmen can access their score notices on the virtual Military Personnel Flight via the secure applications page. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Kat Bailey) Air Force officials have selected 9,467 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 29,328 eligible for a selection rate of 32.28% in the 19E6 promotion cycle.

How do I get a score notice from the Air Force?

Airmen can access their score notices on the virtual Military Personnel Flight via the Air Force’s Personnel Center secure applications page. Those selected will be promoted beginning Aug. 1 according to their promotion sequence number.