UAV Operator: Paid Training & Guard Benefits

DC Army National Guard; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Student loan repayment

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses

Drill weekend pay

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator to pilot military drones and relay intelligence to crews. You will conduct reconnaissance, plan missions, and perform full lifecycle checks on airframes in a demanding field environment.

Training includes 10 weeks Basic Training and 23 weeks Advanced Individual Training, with paid instruction and potential tuition assistance. Civilian careers post-service also develop through this program.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must be between ages 17 and 35.
• Must meet citizenship requirements per NATIONALGUARD.com.

Responsibilities

• 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, and related vehicles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Organize information

Interest in remote vehicles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator to pilot military drones and relay intelligence to crews. You will conduct reconnaissance, plan missions, and perform full lifecycle checks on airframes in a demanding field environment.

Training includes 10 weeks Basic Training and 23 weeks Advanced Individual Training, with paid instruction and potential tuition assistance. Civilian careers post-service also develop through this program.