Perform and direct in-flight duties to ensure the successful completion of combat, reconnaissance, transport, and search and rescue missions. Duties include operating aircraft communications and radar equipment, such as establishing satellite linkages and jamming enemy communications capabilities operating aircraft weapons and defensive systems; conducting pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections of onboard equipment; and directing cargo and personnel drops.
Significant Points
- Some training and duty assignments are hazardous, even in peacetime; hours and working conditions can be arduous and vary substantially.
- Enlisted personnel need at least a high school diploma or its equivalent, while officers need a bachelor's or an advanced degree.
- Opportunities should be good in all branches of the Armed Forces for applicants who meet designated standards.
National Outlook
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