1U0X1 - Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor Operator
1U0X1 - Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor Operator
MQ-9 RPA Sensor Operator Information
ASVAB REQUIREMENT:
General 64 OR Electrical 54
STRENGTH REQUIREMENT:
40 lbs
AVERAGE INDOOR/OUTDOOR WORK CONDITIONS:
100% Indoor / 0% Outdoor
AVERAGE HOURS WORKED:
40-50
POSSIBILITY OF WORKING WEEKENDS:
Yes
DEPLOYMENT TEMPO/RATE (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH)
Medium
TECHNICAL TRAINING LENGTH:
31 Classroom Days
TECHNICAL SCHOOL LOCATION:
Lackland AFB, TX
Randolph AFB, TX
KNOWN DUTY STATIONS AVAILABLE TO NEW AIRMEN:
(we’re working on getting this information)
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE DEGREE:
Air and Space Operations Technology
Airmen describing MQ-9 RPA Sensor Operatorr
Sensor Operators conduct reconnaissance and surveillance of potential targets and areas of interest. They detects, analyzes and discriminates between valid and invalid targets using synthetic aperture radar, electro-optical, low-light, and infrared full-motion video imagery, and other active or passive acquisition and tracking systems. Another major thing Sensor Operators do is assists in air navigation, Air Order of Battle (AOB) integration, fire control planning, and determining effective weapons control and delivery tactics to achieve overall mission objectives. The operator utilizes laser target marking systems to provide target identification and illumination for onboard weapons delivery, and in support of other combat assets. The individual is also responsible for terminal weapons guidance. Sensor Operators also perform pre-flight and in-flight mission planning activities in accordance with unified combatant command and theater rules of engagement. They also do researches and studies target imagery, friendly and enemy orders of battle, and offensive and defensive capabilities from various sources. Assembles target sources. Assembles target information, locates forces, and determines hostile intentions and possible tactics.
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor Operator is a highly skilled and trained professional who is responsible for the operation of airborne sensors and other equipment used to gather intelligence and reconnaissance data. This role involves detecting, analyzing and discriminating between valid and invalid targets, as well as assisting in air navigation, fire control planning and determining effective weapons control and delivery tactics. The RPA Sensor Operator will also be responsible for performing pre- and in-flight mission planning activities, testing and evaluating capabilities of new equipment and propriety of new procedures, and conducting immediate first phase Battle Damage Assessments.