Since I'm on a 4 year contract, would it be possible to make Staff Sergeant within that time frame?

Possibly if you aren't a fuck up and get selected for BTZ. Have a good EPR and study for your test.

Its possible - but not likely. Its very rare to make SSG in less than 5 years.

possible yes, likely?? good question ..get your CDCs done as fast as the time table allows and dont for get the PME ( or what ever they are calling the fat book with all the AF history and Customes and Courtesies in it) get all the sign offs on your training records as quickly as you can learn it..always keep the training records in mind when ever some thing new comes up to do in the work center/shop...let your trainer know you are wanting any new training that may come up in the course of a day..any time some thing unusual comes up ( weird forms, strange equipment fails) be in on the fix the more hands-on the better..keep uniform sharp and boots crazy shiney ( if you have to have a spare set to change into if a uniform emergency happens..hydraulic fluid comes to mind) some people may laugh..but you want your name to be the first thought of when somebody screws up and cant do below-the-zone or Airman of the Quarter ..and you will have a spare uniform at the ready...If you are a maintainer keep those blues up and ready to go ....I know it doesnt sound like you'll have much of a social life....but if you keep your eye on that stripe it can , with a little luck and preparation, be done. Good luck, and clear skies

Possible, yes. Likely, no.

Possible, yes. Likely, no.

As others have said TIS/TIG requirements will put a hamper on you. Had you joined as E-2/E3 OR get "advanced promotions" (faster than usual for whatever reason), it becomes more possible. Focus on being the best you can at the lower grades for that opportunity.

I did, gotta get BTZ though

With WLC (PLDC) and ALC (BNCOC) under my belt, both before making SGT, I was at 7 1/2 years TIS. Promotions were just slow at the time. If you make your (P) before your first enlistment is up, you're doing great, I did. I was a SPC(P) my whole second enlistment.

I don't know about how it's determined these days. When I was in (71-77) it took me 4 1/2 years but I did work with a Staff who made it first try with only 3 yrs 4 mos TIS.

I won't say it is impossible, but highly unlikey

Made SSgt. in 2 3/4 years (more or less).