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About the Job 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 ...

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The Opportunity Provide timely research and analysis of current Global Unmanned Aircraft System threats to identify high-value gaps and develop innovative training solutions for the client to prepare ...

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Unmanned Aircraft System Operator (15W)

State College, PA • On-site

U.S. Army
National Security • 10K+ employees

$23K - $97K/yr

Full-time

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As an RQ-7 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operator, you’ll be an air reconnaissance specialist, integral to providing the ground force with information about enemy forces and battle areas. You’ll train and utilize specialized skills to conduct air reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting, and acquisition missions.
Testing & Certifications:
  • 16 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available.
  • 10 weeks of Basic Training (Paid).
  • 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (Paid).
  • Requires enlistment into the United States Army.

Basic Eligibility Requirements:
  • Citizenship: A U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Green Card. (I-551). 
  • Age: Between 17 to 34 Years Old.
  • Medical, Moral, Physical: Medically and physically capable, and in good moral standing.
  • Education: A high school diploma or equivalent 

Skills You'll Learn
  • Piloting Unmanned Aircrafts
  • Visual Analysis
  • Surveillance & Detection

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Headquarters location

Arlington, VA, US

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