Air Force AFSC · Aviation
12RX Combat Systems Officer (Reconnaissance)
Overview
Combat Systems Officers integrate electronic warfare, weapons systems, special operations, and navigation during air operations. They abstract key environmental information and employ airborne systems and weaponry to provide precision for complex missions.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
Core Skills
- mission systems integration
- electronic warfare systems employment
- sensor and weapons systems operations
- tactical data link operations
- real-time decision making under pressure
- mission planning and debriefing
- threat analysis and countermeasure selection
- crew resource management and leadership
- situational awareness and risk management
- joint and coalition operations coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Hive
- Apache Kafka
- Apache Spark
Civilian Career Paths
- Aviation Management
- Project Management
- Intelligence Analysis
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
- FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
Career Growth
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
What the Work Involves
- Validate known intelligence with data from other sources.
- Gather, analyze, correlate, or evaluate information from a variety of resources, such as law enforcement databases.
- Evaluate records of communications, such as telephone calls, to plot activity and determine the size and location of criminal groups and members.
- Gather intelligence information by field observation, confidential information sources, or public records.
- Analyze intelligence data to identify patterns and trends in criminal activity.
Related Occupations
- Digital Forensics Analysts
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
- Private Detectives and Investigators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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