Air Force AFSC · Aviation
1A3X1 Airborne Mission Systems Specialist
Current service use not established
This code is listed in the directory. Inclusion alone does not confirm current service use.
Overview
An Airborne Mission Systems Specialist operates radar, communications, and electronic equipment to help manage the battle space during tactical and strategic missions. The specialist coordinates data received on airborne command centers and provides information to pilots and ground units during missions and operations.
Skill levels: 1A311 helper · 1A331 apprentice · 1A351 journeyman · 1A371 craftsman
Notes & Sources
- Airborne Mission Systems Specialist (1A3X1) is a retired identifier: its skill ladder appears in the AFECD 30 Apr 23 edition and is absent from the 30 Apr 25, 31 Oct 25, and 30 Apr 26 editions.
- The airborne mission systems function (airborne communications, radar, electro-optical sensor, computer, and electronic protection systems) is listed in the current Aircrew Operations Career Field introduction and performed under the CEM 1A100 aviator specialties; the old code alone does not establish current duties.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- DAFECD, 30 Apr 26: Aircrew Operations Career Field (1A) Introduction (Changed 31 Oct 25)
[1] Career field introduction function list, normalized lines 856-880 (airborne communications/radar/electro-optical sensor systems function at ~874)
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded September 24, 2026.
Predecessor codes
Historical codes with documented links to 1A3X1. Each history page explains the change.
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