Shachak track (Air Force)מסלול שחק
What the Shachak track (Air Force) role asks for, and what it holds
Shachak is an Air Force program for graduates of technological vocational high school tracks, who study toward a technician or practical engineer diploma before service.
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The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- For men and women
This is what the work of the role holds.
The Air Force accompanies the students until they receive a technician or practical engineer diploma. The program has several study tracks in electricity, electronics and mechatronics.
The Air Force funds 80% of the tuition for the technician and practical engineer study years.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Women must pass a screening.
- 2Men must pass a screening.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Studies take place at technical schools and colleges across the country, with separate school lists for electronics, electricity, machines and mechatronics. Mechatronics, for example, is taught at ORT Hermelin Netanya and ORT Rehovot.
This is what service in the role looks like.
After the studies, the role serves at bases across the country.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Graduation from a technological vocational high school track.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- A technician or practical engineer diploma.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Shachak track (Air Force) role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Shachak track (Air Force)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Shachak track (Air Force)?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Women must pass a screening. Men must pass a screening.
What does the training for Shachak track (Air Force) hold?
Studies take place at technical schools and colleges across the country, with separate school lists for electronics, electricity, machines and mechatronics. Mechatronics, for example, is taught at ORT Hermelin Netanya and ORT Rehovot.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Shachak track (Air Force)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.