UAV Operator & Recon Specialist — Paid Training

DC Army National Guard; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time duty

Low-cost life insurance

Job summary

DC Army National Guard is seeking an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator to pilot drones for intelligence gathering and battlefield support. You will relay information to crews and support tactical missions, joining a disciplined military environment with structured training.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 23 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Benefits cover education assistance, retirement options, and health care for service members.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a physical exam.
• Enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Candidates should be in good moral standing and meet citizenship requirements.

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 airframes from runways
• Perform maintenance on communications equipment, power sources, vehicles, and crane operations

Skills

Drone operations interest

Organize information

Clear thinking and writing

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

DC Army National Guard is seeking an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator to pilot drones for intelligence gathering and battlefield support. You will relay information to crews and support tactical missions, joining a disciplined military environment with structured training.

Training includes 10 weeks of Basic Training and 23 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Benefits cover education assistance, retirement options, and health care for service members.