UAV Operator: Recon, Flight Missions & Paid Training

DC Army National Guard; Virginia; On-site; USD 9,100 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator to pilot drones and relay intelligence to crews. You will perform reconnaissance, mission planning, and flight checks while supporting Army operations.

Training includes Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, with benefits such as tuition assistance, Montgomery GI Bill, health care, and retirement benefits for part-time service. Enlistment is required.

Qualifications

• Enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be between 17 and 35 years old.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal/moral standards.
• 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 vehicles.

Skills

Intelligence gathering

Surveillance

Reconnaissance

Map preparation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator to pilot drones and relay intelligence to crews. You will perform reconnaissance, mission planning, and flight checks while supporting Army operations.

Training includes Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, with benefits such as tuition assistance, Montgomery GI Bill, health care, and retirement benefits for part-time service. Enlistment is required.