Career Job Reservation Program

Why CJRs Exist

Because of various career force size and composition restrictions, there are times when the USAF must place a limit on the number of authorized first-term Airmen who may reenlist.

Purpose

The Career Job Reservation (CJR) Program assists in the management of first-term Airmen reenlistments by AFSC to prevent surpluses and shortages.

Automatic Placement on the Applicant List

Airmen are automatically placed on the career job applicant list:

• On the first duty day of the month during which they complete 35 months on their current enlistment (59 months for six-year enlistees)
• But no later than the last duty day of the month during which they complete 43 months on their current enlistment (67 months for six-year enlistees)

Reenlist Before Expiration

To keep their approved CJR, Airmen must reenlist on or before the CJR expiration date.

Two Types of CJRs

CJRs may be:

• Constrained (limited quotas)
• Unconstrained (unlimited quotas)

Limited Quotas

First-term Airmen in constrained AFSCs have limited quotas, when available, and compete for a CJR.

Recommendation and Approval

Commanders or civilian directors recommend award of CJRs to Airmen in constrained AFSCs where an allocation has been awarded.

Commanders or civilian directors may recommend First-Term Airmen for award of a CJR anytime during the Airman's CJR window. Airmen outside their CJR window are not eligible.

Eligibility Criteria

The Airman's evaluations must reflect:

• Met the minimum expectation
• No unfavorable information file
• No lost time
• No record of active nonjudicial punishment on the current enlistment

Other considerations:

• Job performance
• Demonstrated leadership
• How the Airman exemplifies USAF core values
• Ability to succeed in the AFSC

Upon entering the CJR window, commanders or civilian directors are encouraged to advise Airmen on their potential for a CJR and, when appropriate, encourage retraining.

Quota Issuance and Selection

When constrained AFSCs are implemented, Air Force Personnel Center issues CJR quotas on a fiscal year basis. Selection authorities may consider Airmen by board, nomination packages, etc.

Waiting List Behavior

• Airmen on the CJR waiting list whose AFSC is removed from the constrained list will receive a CJR
• Airmen who are removed from the waiting list prior to the AFSC being removed will not receive supplemental consideration

Allocation Process

If eligible, Airmen qualify for award of a CJR when:

• An allocation exists
• The Airman is in their CJR eligibility window

When the group commander (or equivalent) approves an Airman for award of a CJR, AFPC verifies an allocation exists and reduces the number of remaining CJRs accordingly.

No Competition Required

Airmen in unconstrained AFSCs do not compete for a CJR.

Automatic Award

• On the first duty day of the month during which they complete 35 months on their current enlistment (59 months for six-year enlistees)
• But no later than the last duty day of the month during which they complete 43 months on their current enlistment (67 months for six-year enlistees)

Required Condition

Provided they have been selected for continued service by their commander/civilian director under the selective reenlistment program.