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ENLISTED

AIRBORNE MISSION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

MANAGING THE CHAOS OF WAR

Effective command and control is critical to a mission’s success. Responsible for operating the radar, communications and electronic equipment, Airborne Mission Systems Specialists help manage the battle space during tactical and strategic missions. Coordinating all of the necessary data received on airborne command centers, these specialists provide critical information to pilots and ground units during missions and operations all over the world.

Perform aircrew duties on numerous airborne platforms
Inspect and operate airborne communications with ground, air and sea surface units
Perform and supervise airborne equipment operations and maintenance
Determine optimum airborne equipment settings
Gather, record and distribute information between our different command units
Operate aircraft emergency systems and equipment

CAREER TASKS

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
ASVAB REQUIREMENTS

General; Electronics
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of the Aircrew Fundamentals course
- Completion of the Airborne Mission Systems Operator course
- Normal depth perception
- Height not less than 64 inches and no more than 77 inches
- Completion of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or equivalent
- Must maintain eligibility to deploy and mobilize worldwide
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.