Description
As our country’s preeminent air defense, a lot of what we do, from surveillance to weapons, happens in the skies. Providing our forces with the intelligence they need, Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor Operators play an integral role in helping forces know what actions to take. Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, these highly trained experts perform surveillance and reconnaissance and provide close air support and real-time battle damage assessment, playing a vital role in ensuring our missions succeed.
Core Skills
- sensor operations and monitoring
- real-time data analysis
- geospatial awareness
- target identification and tracking
- multitasking in high-tempo environments
- crew resource management
- radio and digital communications procedures
- mission planning support
- reporting and documentation
- checklist and procedure compliance
- situational awareness
- decision making under pressure
- team coordination
- basic understanding of ISR systems
- attention to detail
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Professional Certification – Imagery Analysis
- USGIF GEOINT Professional Certification – Essentials
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Civilian Career Paths
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
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