Technological academic reserve (Air Force)עתודה טכנולוגית בחיל האוויר
What the Technological academic reserve (Air Force) role asks for, and what it holds
The technological academic reserve of the Air Force is a track of post-secondary technical studies at a college, followed by service in the Air Force technology division.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up, a Dapar of 40 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
The Hebrew score runs from 1 to 9.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Dapar
- 40 and up
- Hebrew score
- 7 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the technical school at the Haifa technical base
This is what the work of the role holds.
The track is for high school seniors who want to work in Israel's technology industry. It starts with post-secondary studies that end with a practical engineer certificate.
Studies are offered in electronics, mechanics, electricity, IT and communications, and mechatronics. The Air Force funds 80% of the studies at one of the colleges around the country.
After enlisting, soldiers join the Air Force technology division, which handles the care, maintenance and development of the force's technological systems.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Attending an information event about the track at one of the colleges and passing a suitability test.
- 2Registering for the track through the college and signing a contract with the Air Force.
- 3Studying at the college right after high school.
- 4Suitable students go on to selection for special Air Force tracks during their studies.
- 5Enlistment.
- 6Security clearance.
- 7Basic training 02.
- 8Advanced training of 8-16 weeks at the technical school.
- 9Service at one of the Air Force bases as a closed base.
This is how the training for the role runs.
2 years of studies at a college, then basic training 02, then a professional course of 8-16 weeks at the technical school at the technical base in Haifa.
Where it trainsthe technical school at the Haifa technical base
This is what service in the role looks like.
Service is at one of the Air Force bases across the country as a closed base. A few roles serve as an open base.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- The track is for high school seniors, and graduates of every high school major can apply.
- A security clearance.
- Signing a contract with the Air Force.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Graduates can be tested for special tracks in the division, such as command and instruction roles, further engineering studies, classified roles and airborne roles.
- Paths include command, officers' course and career service.
- Skills gained include a technician and practical engineer certificate, academic studies, work under pressure and time management.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Technological academic reserve (Air Force) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up, a Dapar of 40 and up and a Hebrew score of 7 and up.
Who can serve as Technological academic reserve (Air Force)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Technological academic reserve (Air Force)?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Attending an information event about the track at one of the colleges and passing a suitability test. Registering for the track through the college and signing a contract with the Air Force. Studying at the college right after high school. Suitable students go on to selection for special Air Force tracks during their studies. Enlistment. Security clearance. Basic training 02. Advanced training of 8-16 weeks at the technical school. Service at one of the Air Force bases as a closed base.
What does the training for Technological academic reserve (Air Force) hold?
2 years of studies at a college, then basic training 02, then a professional course of 8-16 weeks at the technical school at the technical base in Haifa.
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: Technological academic reserve (Air Force)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.