15W UAV Operator - (Bartonville, IL)

15W UAV Operator Job ID: 1054077 Job Views: 21 Location: PEORIA, Illinois, United States ZIP Code: 61607 Position category: Aviation Posted: 11.15.2018 Age Qualifications: Must be between the ages of seventeen and 35 Job details Military drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), are used in the field to gather intelligence for tactical operations. As an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator in the Army National Guard, you will be responsible for piloting these drones, and using your skills to gather and relay info about enemy forces and battle areas to your crews. Position assignments * Conduct air reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting, and acquisition missions * Plan and analyze flight missions * Perform preflight, in-flight, and post-flight checks and procedures * Launch and recover airframe from runway * Perform maintenance on communications equipment, power sources, light/heavy wheeled vehicles, and crane operations Some of the Skills You'll Learn