Unmanned Aircraft System Operator (U.S. Army)

United States Army Reserve; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education benefits

Enlistment bonus

30 days vacation with pay

Clothing and food allowance

Travel

Living allowances

Job summary

The United States Army Reserve seeks an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator to join our intelligence team. You’ll train to operate drones, perform air reconnaissance, and analyze imagery to support battlefield decisions. This role advances with extensive field training and opportunities for education benefits.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens, meet physical standards, and be between 17 and 34. Enlistment bonuses and living allowances are available.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Must be 17–34 years old.
• Healthy and in good physical condition.
• No tattoos on hands, neck or face.

Responsibilities

• Conduct air reconnaissance and surveillance.
• Analyze aerial photographs.
• Support targeting missions and data interpretation.

Skills

Piloting UAVs

Visual Analysis

Surveillance

Education

Basic Training

Advanced Individual Training

Job description

As an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator, you’ll be an intelligence specialist, integral to providing Army personnel with information about enemy forces and battle areas. You’ll train and utilize specialized skills to conduct air reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting missions, and analyze aerial photographs.

General Qualifications

• Must have an interest in joining the Army.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
• 17 to 34 years old.
• Healthy and in good physical condition.
• In good moral standing with no felony-level offenses.
• Must be able to meet height/weight standards.
• No major medical procedures that would prohibit you from service.
• No tattoos on the hands, neck, or face.

Requirements

• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 23+ weeks of Advanced Individual Training

CERTIFICATIONS

22 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available

Skills You’ll Learn

• Piloting Unmanned Aircraft
• Visual Analysis
• Surveillance & Detection

Compensation

• Up to $20,000 enlistment bonuses.
• Up to $115,000 for additional education benefits
• 30 days vacation with pay per year
• Additional living expenses for those who have dependents
• Clothing and food allowance
• Centrally located Education and Financial Advisors
• Travel

Education

The Post-9/11 GI Bill

The most popular GI Bill program, the Post-9/11 GI Bill provides up to full college tuition, as well as money for housing and books. Paid directly to the school, the program covers up to full tuition for public, in-state schools and up to $25,000 per year at private or foreign schools, depending on your length of service.

The Montgomery GI Bill – Active Duty

This option uses a combination of your own paycheck contributions and government funding to help pay for education benefits for a maximum of 36 months. Unlike the Post-9/11 GI Bill, benefit payments will be made directly to you.

In addition to college and university tuition, all GI Bill programs cover training and certificates including:

• Online schooling and correspondence courses
• Part-time schooling
• Entrepreneurship training for those interested in starting a small business
• Flight school
• Licensing and certification courses
• Vocational training and trade schools
• National testing
• On-the-job training
• Tutorial assistance

Thank you!