Who is called a Journeyman?

• A. Airmen who are awarded the 3-skill level
• B. Airmen who are awarded the 4-skill level
• C. Airmen who are awarded the 5-skill level
• D. Airmen who are awarded the 9-skill level

Answer: (C)

In this context, Journeyman means you’ve earned the five-skill level, which marks a defined level of capability and independence in your job. Reaching the five-skill level shows you’ve completed the required training and gained enough experience to perform the majority of duties in your specialty with less supervision, and you’re able to handle a broader range of tasks. It’s the point at which you’re expected to be competent enough to mentor newer airmen and take on more complex responsibilities, beyond the basics learned at the entry and early training stages. The other levels correspond to earlier stages (learning basics) or to more senior, advanced roles, so they don’t align with Journeyman in this framework.