Air Force AFSC · Aviation
2A3X8 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance
Current service use not established
This code is listed in the directory. Inclusion alone does not confirm current service use.
Overview
A Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance specialist maintains remotely piloted aircraft and ensures they perform properly. The specialist uses equipment to help the aircraft maneuver through combat environments and pinpoint targets.
ASVAB policy: Not policy-reviewed · coverage unknown · as of 2026-10-19
Program scope has not been reviewed.
Policy applicability and coverage of the program's score routes have not been reviewed. Shown-route arithmetic is not an eligibility decision.
Source: dafecd-atch4-2025-10-31 (source date 2025-10). Policy applicability has not been established.
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Skill levels: 2A318 helper · 2A338 apprentice · 2A358 journeyman · 2A378 craftsman
Notes & Sources
- Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance (2A3X8) is a retired identifier: it appears nowhere in the 31 Oct 25 or 30 Apr 26 editions, and the 2A5X1 skill ladder treats the old codes only as legacy upgrade criteria.
- RPA platform maintenance is now performed under Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance (2A5X1) with MQ-1/MQ-9 and RQ-4 shredouts, so the old code alone does not establish current duties.
Evidence for this guidance (1 document)
- DAFECD, 30 Apr 26: Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance (2A5X1) legacy criteria and RPA shredouts
[1] CEM Code 2A500 section; skill-ladder experience criteria "previous award of 2A338X or 2A358X"; Attachment 4 rows 2A5X1M/2A5X1R dated 31-Oct-24
Supports: Specialty definition
Source review recorded September 24, 2026.
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