The Professional Development Center

The Professional Development Center is dedicated to furthering professional enhancement programs for all personnel. Here you can find the Development Advisor, FTEC lead, and The Professional Development lead

Our services include, Informed Decision Seminars, Foundation Courses, FTEC, and Wyvern University, the 31st FW Professional Development program. We understand the best routes to increase the development of subordinates and assist in setting up professional development classes for all members.

Development Advisor

The primary advisor to enlisted supervisors regarding all career matters with a special emphasis on retention, retraining, and professional enhancement opportunities within our Air Force.

Advises group/squadron commanders, group/squadron superintendents, and First Sergeants on career progression and motivational programs

First Term Enlisted Center (FTEC)

Provides a structured program to transition Airmen from a training mindset to a mission-oriented environment. FTEC provides orientation-type information and reinforces lessons learned in Basic Military Training and technical training to aid in a successful transition. It offers a unique opportunity to create an environment for Airmen to develop their warrior ethos further. Members must attend within 45 days of arrival on station.

This course also provides Wing Leadership’s perspective, base programs, and an opportunity to build network with members while adapting to the new environment.

This course is comprised of DoD, AF, USAFE, and 31 FW mandatory curriculum requirements.

Wyvern University

The 31st Fighter Wing Professional Development program, dedicated to the professional and personal development of every member of the Wyvern Nation: Military, Civilian, Contractor, Dependent and Local National

We enable our team of volunteer facilitators to share their perspectives, mentor others and build a community surrounding the challenges we face as part of the 31st Fighter Wing mission.

First 31 Welcome Site

31FW improving the First 31 minutes, hours, & days before, upon, & after arrival.