Air Force AFSC · Intelligence
1U0X1 Sensor Operator
Current service use not established
This code is listed in the directory. Inclusion alone does not confirm current service use.
Overview
A Sensor Operator uses remotely piloted aircraft equipment to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance for military forces. This specialist also supports close air operations and provides real-time battle damage assessments.
Skill levels: 1U011 helper · 1U031 apprentice · 1U051 journeyman · 1U071 craftsman
Notes & Sources
- Sensor Operator (1U0X1) is a retired identifier: its skill ladder appears in the AFECD 30 Apr 23 edition and earlier editions, and is absent from the 30 Apr 25, 31 Oct 25, and 30 Apr 26 editions and their entry-requirement attachment.
- The current Aircrew Operations (RPA) career field lists a single enlisted specialty, Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot (1U1X1); no separate sensor-operator specialty or duty description exists in the in-force editions, so the old code alone does not establish current duties.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- DAFECD, 30 Apr 26: Aircrew Operations Career Field (RPA) (1U) and CEM Code 1U100
[1] AIRCREW OPERATIONS CAREER FIELD (RPA) (1U) Introduction "(Changed 31 Oct 20)", normalized line 5003; CEM Code, 1U100 RPA PILOT section, normalized lines 5024-5090
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded September 24, 2026.
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