Employment

Contact the Military and Family Readiness Center to schedule an appointment with an employment counselor to explorer career opportunities on/off base.

The Career Resource Library within the M&FRC lobby is stocked with books that cover everything from job search tips, interviewing and resume writing to salary negotiation. Personalized assistance is available in the following areas:

• Identifying skills and interests
• Preparing an effective resume
• Learning to interview well
• Improving job-search skills
• Mapping a personalized plan for career development
• Learning about federal employment

Local employers/industries

The best industries to find employment in Tucson are:

• Government
• Transportation and utilities
• Education and health services
• Professional and business services
• Leisure and hospitality
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Financial activities

Job network

Email us at 355fss.fsh.afrc@us.af.mil to receive the QR code to join our LinkedIn Employment Group.  All opportunities received by M&FRC are posted on our LinkedIn Employment group.

Employment opportunities on base can be found on USAJOBS.gov (federal employment) & Indeed.com (contractor & federal jobs). *Filter location to Davis-Monthan AFB.

For job hunting purposes, be sure to carry all employment records and documents, resumes, SF-50, transcripts, certificates and licenses. If applying for federal jobs on USAJOBS and using Military Spouse Preference (MSP), spouses must complete/upload the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify their eligibility for MSP. The MSP checklist can be found in the job announcement under  “Requirements" (scroll down to “Additional Information”)

See your unit Resource Advisor (RA) to apply for reimbursement for spouse professional licensure. Reimbursement is up to $1K.  Contact the M&FRC at 520-228-5690 for more information on reimbursement for spouse professional licensure.

Initial and Pre-separation Counseling – This is your first step to separating or retiring; Initial/pre-separation counseling must be completed NLT 1 year from date of separation or retirement. This briefing ensures all departing military members are knowledgeable of resources available for job search, health and life insurance, relocation issues, veterans' benefits, and much more.

3 or 5-Day TAP Workshop is available for personnel within 12 months of separating or 24 months of retiring. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend as space permits.

Capstone is the final step for completing the TAP program.  Capstone is a 1:1 appt with a TAP counselor that occurs no more than 1 year, but no later than 90 dates from date of separation or retirement.

Contact the M&FRC TAP team at 520-228-5690 to register for classes.

Unemployment compensation may be available for spouses of newly assigned military members or civilian employees. Contact the Arizona Department of Economic Security toll-free at 877-600-2722.

The M&FRC offers resume and LinkedIn classes as well as a monthly Career Fair with over 20 employers in attendance.  Call 520-228-5690 or email 355fss.fsh.afrc@us.af.mil for more information or to register.