Unmanned Aircraft System Operator (U.S. Army) Job at U.S. Army, Virginia Beach, VA

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  • U.S. Army
  • Virginia Beach, VA

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 certifications 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


Apply now and within 24-48 hours, you will receive an email/text from our Army virtual recruiting station.

Thank you!

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time,

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