Army MOS · Aviation
150U Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Technician
Overview
An Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Technician supervises TUAV operations, including mission planning, payload operation, launching, and recovery. The technician also oversees remote piloting during these operations.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- unmanned systems mission planning
- remote piloting and sensor operation
- real-time data collection and dissemination
- airspace coordination and deconfliction
- radio and data link communications
- troubleshooting of ground control systems
- crew and team leadership
- situational awareness and threat assessment
- coordination with intelligence and operations staff
- training and evaluation of operators
Civilian Software & Tools
- Aeronautical charts
- AeroPlanner
- Airdata
- ArduPilot Mission Planner
- Airline Pilots Daily Aviation Log PPC
- AirSmith FlightPrompt
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Project
Civilian Career Paths
- Unmanned Systems
- Aviation Management
- Project Management
- Intelligence Analysis
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Amateur Extra Class · Funded
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: General Class · Funded
- Amateur Radio Service Operator License: Technician Class · Funded
Career Growth
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) · Funded
- General Communications Technician: Level 1 (GCT1) · Funded
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) · Funded
- Remote Pilot
What the Work Involves
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Monitor employees' work levels and review work performance.
- Check aircraft prior to flights to ensure that the engines, controls, instruments, and other systems are functioning properly.
- Use instrumentation to pilot aircraft when visibility is poor.
- Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
Related Occupations
- Air Traffic Controllers
- First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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