Marine Corps MOS · Aviation

7314 Sensor Operator (SO), MQ-9

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Overview

MQ-9 sensor operators conduct multi-imagery reconnaissance and surveillance of potential targets and areas of interest. They analyze radar and video imagery, assist pilots with navigation and flight planning, and use laser marking systems for target identification and illumination.

Minimum clearance: TS/SCI

Minimum ASVAB: GT 110

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: navmc-1200-1l-fy26 (source date 2025-03). Policy applicability has not been established.

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Core Skills

Radar, infrared, and full-motion imagery interpretation
Flight planning and air navigation support
Laser target marking and illumination

Civilian Career Paths

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Remote Sensing Technicians

Operating MQ-9 radar, electro-optical, and infrared sensors to detect and analyze targets transfers directly to airborne imagery collection and interpretation.

How to prepare: Complete a GIS project that combines aerial or thermal imagery with another geospatial dataset and documents data-quality checks. If a role includes piloting small UAS under Part 107, an FAA Remote Pilot certificate is required.

What the civilian work involves

Collect geospatial data, using technologies such as aerial photography, light and radio wave detection systems, digital satellites, or thermal energy systems.
Verify integrity and accuracy of data contained in remote sensing image analysis systems.
Integrate remotely sensed data with other geospatial data.

Civilian tools and software (examples)

ESRI ArcGIS software
Python

Training & Development

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Getting Started

Remote Pilot
Support the small-UAS imagery collection branch of remote sensing work through knowledge of civilian operating rules and procedures.
Eligibility and preparation: For first-time pilots: be at least 16, be able to read, speak, write, and understand English, be in a physical and mental condition to fly safely, and pass the Unmanned Aircraft General - Small (UAG) knowledge exam.
For: Remote Sensing Technicians

Notes & Sources

Evidence for this guidance (3 documents)

NAVMC 1200.1L (FY26, in force): MOS 7314
[1] MOS 7314 section "a. Summary"; cached text line 55005; NAVMC 1200.1L signed 2025-03-07, in force until 2026-10-01
Supports: Radar, infrared, and full-motion imagery interpretation, Flight planning and air navigation support, Laser target marking and illumination, Remote Sensing Technicians (O*NET 19-4099.03)
O*NET: Remote Sensing Technicians
[2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data
Supports: Remote Sensing Technicians (O*NET 19-4099.03)
FAA: Become a Certificated Remote Pilot
[3] First-Time Pilots, Eligibility, and Existing Part 61 Certificate Holders sections; page last updated June 9, 2026
Supports: Remote Sensing Technicians (O*NET 19-4099.03), Remote Pilot
[4]COOL credential mapping: Remote Pilot · 7314 cached COOL credential feed
Supports: Remote Pilot

Defense contractor jobs for 7314

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