Description
Combat and air operations move at incredible speed, so it’s essential our Airmen do the same. Serving as integrators of electronic warfare, weapons systems, special operations and navigation, Combat Systems Officers are the eyes and ears in the sky for their fellow Airmen. Synchronizing our diverse technologies with decisiveness and leadership, these aviators abstract key environmental information and employ a wide range of high-tech systems and weaponry in the air to provide the precision needed to carry out increasingly complex missions.
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
- checklist and procedure development
- systems troubleshooting at operator level
- situational awareness and risk management
- technical briefing and reporting
- joint and coalition operations coordination
- use of classified systems and data
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (as applicable)
- FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) (optional for growth)
Civilian Career Paths
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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