Air Force AFSC · Intelligence
1A8X1 Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst
Overview
An Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst uses foreign language skills to translate and analyze intelligence communications obtained during flight. The analyst provides threat warnings and actionable intelligence that can support mission planning.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
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Skill levels: 1A811 helper · 1A831 apprentice · 1A851 journeyman · 1A871 craftsman
Core Skills
- signals intelligence analysis
- foreign language translation and transcription
- voice and text interpretation in real time
- collection management and reporting
- threat warning and indications analysis
- metadata and pattern analysis
- mission planning and execution
- operations in airborne platforms
- working in SCIF and classified environments
- OPSEC and INFOSEC practices
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
- Intelligence Analysis
- Signals Intelligence
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
- Intelligence Fundamentals Professional Certification (IFPC)
- CompTIA Security+
Career Growth
- Joint Intelligence Planner-Proficiency Level I (JIP-I)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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
- Private Detectives and Investigators
- Information Security Analysts
- Speech-Language Pathologists
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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