Chong Petrae

Senior Talent Acquisition & Training Manager @United States Air Force

Washington, DC, US

Developed and implemented Air Force policy affecting accessions, initial skills training, retraining, and upgrade training requirements for a person career field.• Served as primary author and manager of the Air Force Career Field Education and Training Plan, directly impacting the career development of thousands of Airmen.• Collaborated with key stakeholders across multiple agencies (e.g, AF/A1, AFPC) to shape manpower policy regarding promotions, bonuses, retraining, and special duty assignments.• Served as the Air Force representative to the Department of Defense on multiple committees focused on language training and development, ensuring alignment with national strategic objectives.• Acted as a liaison between the Air Force and Combat Support Agencies on matters related to recruiting, training, and retention of the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance force.