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757F MQ-8B/C Mission Payload Operator (MPO)

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Overview

An MQ-8B/C Mission Payload Operator operates the aircraft's mission payload during flight. This specialty covers in-flight mission payload operations on both MQ-8B and MQ-8C aircraft.

Civilian Career Paths

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Remote Sensing Technicians

Operating the MQ-8B/C mission payload during flight provides an operational foundation for aerial remote-sensing data collection.

How to prepare: Complete a hands-on remote-sensing course that includes checking imagery accuracy and integrating imagery with other geospatial data in ESRI ArcGIS software.

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

Notes & Sources

  • The verified duty description establishes in-flight payload operation, but does not document imagery analysis, geospatial processing, or specific sensor experience.
Evidence for this guidance (2 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC 757F

    [1] NEC entry "757F - MQ-8B/C Mission Payload Operator (MPO)"; cached text line 18098; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Remote Sensing Technicians (O*NET 19-4099.03)

  2. O*NET: Remote Sensing Technicians

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Remote Sensing Technicians (O*NET 19-4099.03)

Defense contractor jobs for 757F

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