UAV Operator — Recon & Flight Mission Specialist

DC Army National Guard; Camp Douglas (WI); On-site; USD 4,500 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Low-cost life insurance

Job summary

The DC Army National Guard seeks Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operators to pilot military drones and relay intelligence to combat crews. Trainees gain essential skills in reconnaissance, mission planning, and aircraft handling while earning a regular paycheck during training.

Training spans Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, with a path to civilian employment in federal agencies such as the CIA or NSA after qualification. Enlistment and eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a military enlistee in good standing.
• Must meet citizenship and security standards as per NATIONALGUARD.com.
• Basic Soldiering skills learned during training are required.

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 vehicles.

Skills

Intelligence simulations

Maps & intelligence reports

Analyzing aerial photographs

Using computer systems

Job description

The DC Army National Guard seeks Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operators to pilot military drones and relay intelligence to combat crews. Trainees gain essential skills in reconnaissance, mission planning, and aircraft handling while earning a regular paycheck during training.

Training spans Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, with a path to civilian employment in federal agencies such as the CIA or NSA after qualification. Enlistment and eligibility are required.