The Army Virtual Recruiting Team of Columbus Ohio is currently looking to hire Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers.
You must enlist in the United States Army to obtain this position.
You must be between the ages of 17-34.
You must have a GED or High School Diploma.
You must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Cardholder.
Must meet Army Height and weight standards
Overview:Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operators are remote pilots of unmanned observation aircrafts, aka military drones, or UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) that gather intelligence used in operational tactics. Our drone operators are intelligence specialists; they are integral to providing Army personnel with information about enemy forces and battle areas.
Job Duties
Conduct air reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting and acquisition missions
Plan and analyze flight missions
Perform preflight, in flight and postflight checks and procedures
Launch and recover air frame from runway
Perform maintenance on communications equipment, power sources, light/heavy wheeled vehicles and crane operations
TrainingJob training for an unmanned aircraft systems operator requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and over 23 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.
Some of the skills you’ll learn on your way to becoming an elite drone pilot are:
Performing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance simulation missions