Airborne Mission Systems Specialist

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.

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• Component:

Air Force Active Duty Air National Guard Air Force Reserve

• Rank:

Enlisted

• AFSC:

1A3X1

What you'll do

• 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

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.

• Basic Military Training

7.5 weeks

• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION

Lackland AFB, TX

• TECHNICAL TRAINING

33 Days

• STATUS UPON COMPLETION

Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Information Systems Technology

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REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

• Minimum Education

A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours

• High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.

Courses in mathematics, physics, computer principles, speech, and English is desired.

Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.

• ASVAB SCORE REQUIREMENTS

70 Electronics (E)

• Qualifications

• Completion of the Aircrew Fundamentals course

• Completion of the Airborne Mission Systems Operator course

• Normal depth perception

• Height not less than 59 inches and no more than 80 inches

• Completion of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or equivalent

• Successfully complete a Class III Flight Physical

• Must maintain eligibility to deploy and mobilize worldwide

• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training

• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment