Air Force Shoharim (friends) programשוחרים חיל האוויר

What the Air Force Shoharim (friends) program role asks for, and what it holds

The Air Force Shoharim program is a track in which students attend high school with the Air Force in a technology major and then serve in the Air Force's technology units.

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The role's page on the IDF's site

The IDF names no profile or score for the role.

Kind of role: Combat support
Branch: Air Force
Open to: Men and women
Try-out: Not needed
Training place: the School of Technical Professions in Haifa

This is what the work of the role holds.

Students take a technology major in one of these fields: electronics, electrical control and command, aviation mechanics, information and communication systems, robotics, or software and cyber. During their studies they get personal support from instructors and extra study help.

After enlisting, soldiers in the role join the Air Force's technology units and gain experience in a technology field.

This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.

1An open day at the school.
2Passing the selection process for the program.
3Registering at the school and signing a contract with the Air Force.
4High school studies at an Air Force school with academic and social support.
5Enlistment.
6Security clearance for specific roles.
7Basic training at level 02.
8Advanced training of 8 to 16 weeks at the School of Technical Professions.
9Service at one of the Air Force bases as a closed base.

This is how the training for the role runs.

High school studies at one of several schools across the country, then basic training at level 02 and a course of between 2 and 4 months at the School of Technical Professions at the technical base in Haifa.

Where it trainsthe School of Technical Professions in Haifa

This is what service in the role looks like.

Service is at one of the Air Force bases around the country, as a closed base.

The role also asks for a few more things.

Selection takes place at the start of the program.
A security clearance is needed for specific roles.
Signing a contract with the Air Force when registering at the school.

After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.

Suitable candidates can go through selection for special tracks.
A technology profession for civilian life and professional experience.
Skills in responsibility, learning, working under pressure and time management.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Air Force Shoharim (friends) program role ask for?

The IDF names no profile or score for the role.

Who can serve as Air Force Shoharim (friends) program?

The role is open to men and women.

Is there a try-out for Air Force Shoharim (friends) program?

The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. An open day at the school. Passing the selection process for the program. Registering at the school and signing a contract with the Air Force. High school studies at an Air Force school with academic and social support. Enlistment. Security clearance for specific roles. Basic training at level 02. Advanced training of 8 to 16 weeks at the School of Technical Professions. Service at one of the Air Force bases as a closed base.