UAV Operator: Paid Training & Strategic Aerial Recon

DC Army National Guard; Lexington (OK); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Bonuses

Drill weekend pay $200–$250

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator to pilot drones and relay intelligence for tactical operations. Training focuses on reconnaissance, mission planning, and flight execution within the Guard framework.

Through 10 weeks of Basic Training and 23 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, you gain essential Soldiering skills and UAV expertise, with tuition assistance and a clear path to civilian career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details).

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, light/heavy wheeled vehicles, and crane operations

Skills

Interest in remote/radio controlled

Organize information

Think and write clearly

Attention to detail

ISR simulation missions

Maps/charts/intelligence reports

Analyze aerial photographs

Using computer systems

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator to pilot drones and relay intelligence for tactical operations. Training focuses on reconnaissance, mission planning, and flight execution within the Guard framework.

Through 10 weeks of Basic Training and 23 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, you gain essential Soldiering skills and UAV expertise, with tuition assistance and a clear path to civilian career opportunities.