15W UAV Operator Job at Army National Guard in San Diego County

Job Description Military drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), are used in the field to gather intelligence for tactical operations. As an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator in the Army National Guard, you will be responsible for piloting these drones, and using your skills to gather and relay information about enemy forces and battle areas to your crews. Job Duties • 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, light/heavy wheeled vehicles, and crane operations Some of the Skills You’ll Learn • Performing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance simulation missions • Preparing maps, charts, and intelligence reports • Analyzing aerial photographs • Using computer systems Helpful Skills • Interest in remote/radio controlled vehicles • Organize information and study its meaning • Ability to think and write clearly • Strong attention to detail Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with federal government agencies, including the CIA and NSA. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 23 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Benefits/Requirements Benefits Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details) Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

In Summary: As an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator in the Army National Guard, you will be responsible for piloting these drones . You will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance . Through your training you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with federal government agencies .

En Español: Descripción del trabajo Los drones militares, también conocidos como vehículos aéreos no tripulados (UAV), se utilizan en el campo para recopilar inteligencia para operaciones tácticas. Como operador de sistemas de aeronaves no tripuladas en la Guardia Nacional del Ejército, usted será responsable de pilotar estos drones y utilizar sus habilidades para recolectar y transmitir información sobre las fuerzas enemigas y áreas de batalla a sus tripulantes. Formación laboral para un operador de sistemas de aeronaves no tripuladas consiste en 10 semanas de capacitación básica, donde aprenderá habilidades básicas del Soldado y 23 semanas de formación individual avanzada (AIT). Beneficios/Requisitos Beneficios Entrenamiento pagados Un cheque mensual Montgomery GI Bill Ayuda a la matrícula Federal y estatal beneficios de jubilación por servicio a tiempo parcial Seguro de vida bajo costo (hasta $400,000 en cobertura) 401 ((k) tipo plan de ahorro Programa de reembolso del préstamo estudiantil (h hasta $50,000, para los préstamos existentes) Prestaciones de atención médica disponibles Préstamos de vivienda VA Bonos, si corresponde La mayoría de los candidatos al servicio no previo ganarán entre $200 y $250 por fin de semana de entrenamiento, sujeto a cambios Requisitos Registro real en el Ejército Nacional Deben tener al menos unos estándares junior en la escuela secundaria o tener un diploma de instituto superior O GED.