UAV Operator & Reconnaissance Pilot

DC Army National Guard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 4,800 - 6,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits available

VA home loans

Bonuses, if applicable

Drill pay $200–$250 per drill weekend

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator to pilot drones and relay intel for tactical operations. You will gather information on enemy forces and battle areas to support crews.

You will train through 10 weeks of Basic Training and 23 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with paid instruction and tuition assistance, leading toward civilian opportunities with federal agencies.

Qualifications

• Perform ISR simulation missions and prepare intelligence reports.
• Prepare maps and analysis from aerial photographs.
• Learn to operate computer systems used for mission planning.
• Develop skills for civilian career work with federal agencies.

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 and power sources.

Skills

ISR simulation

Maps & reports

Analyze photos

Use computer systems

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator to pilot drones and relay intel for tactical operations. You will gather information on enemy forces and battle areas to support crews.

You will train through 10 weeks of Basic Training and 23 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with paid instruction and tuition assistance, leading toward civilian opportunities with federal agencies.