Enlisted Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor OperatorAs our country's preeminent air defense, a lot of what we do, from surveillance to weapons, happens in the skies. Providing our forces with the intelligence they need, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor Operators play an integral role in helping forces know what actions to take. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, these highly trained experts perform surveillance and reconnaissance and provide close air support and real-time battle damage assessment, playing a vital role in ensuring our missions succeed.What You'll DoPerform intelligence surveillance and reconnaissanceDetect, analyze and discriminate between valid and invalid targetsAssist in air navigation, fire control planning and determining effective weapons control and delivery tacticsConduct immediate first phase Battle Damage AssessmentsPerform pre- and in-flight mission planning activitiesTest and evaluate capabilities of new equipment and propriety of new proceduresTraining & EducationBasic Military Training: 7.5 weeksTechnical Training: 31 DaysTech School Location: Lackland AFB, TX; Randolph AFB TXStatus Upon Completion: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Air and Space Operations TechnologyKey Things To Consider RequirementsYou must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S.
citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score.High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.64 General (G) or 54 Electronics (E)Flight experience is beneficial and desired, but not requiredNormal color visionCompletion of a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military TrainingMust be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistmentYour Future Is Waiting. Apply Now