15W Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operator

OVERVIEW
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operators are remote pilots of unmanned observation aircraft who gather intelligence used in operational tactics. As intelligence specialists, they are integral to providing Army National Guard personnel with information about enemy forces and battle areas.

JOB DUTIES

• Conduct air reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting and acquisition missions
• Plan and analyze flight missions
• Perform preflight, in-flight and post-flight checks and procedures
• Launch and recover airframe from runway
• Perform maintenance on communications equipment, power sources, light- and heavy-wheeled vehicles, and crane operations

TRAINING

Job training for a UAS Operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 15 weeks and two days of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Huachuca, AZ with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Performing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance simulation missions
• Preparing maps, charts and intelligence reports
• Analyzing aerial photographs
• Using computer systems 

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in remote/radio control vehicles
• Ability to organize information and study its meaning
• Ability to think and write clearly
• Attention to detail

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Surveillance & Communications (SC): 102

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
150U Tactical Unmanned Aerial System

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career with federal government agencies such as the CIA or the National Security Agency. It can also prepare you for other fields, such as research or business planning.