• Ratings Average Rating:
  • Required Test Average Duration: 1.4
  • Desinnation Designation: 7316
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 142
  • Category Category: Navigation Officer/Enlisted Flight Crews
  • Age Average Age: 25
The SUAS Operator is responsible for the planning, coordinating, integrating and safe operations of the SUAS in support of company and battalion missions. As a SUAS operator, you will maintain and remotely pilot small-unmanned air vehicles, manage the use of onboard optics, synchronize SUAS into unit operations, and serve as the subject matter expert (SME) in SUAS operations and capabilities for the company and battalion.
Category Requirements
Age17-28
Citizenship RequiredCitizen or Green Card
Minimum Duration4 years
High School DiplomaPreferred
GED AcceptedYes (limited)
Minimum ASVAB (AFQT)~31
Waivers AvailableModerate
Drug History WaiversPossible
Tattoo PolicyStrict
Face/Neck TattoosNo
Hand TattoosLimited
Height Requirement~58–78 in
Weight StandardsYes
Medical Exam (MEPS)Required
Vision StandardsModerate
Security Clearance JobsSome
Physical Fitness TestPFT/CFT
Basic Training Length~13 weeks
Basic Training DifficultyVery High
Deployment FrequencyHigh
Combat Job AvailabilityHigh
Technical JobsMedium
Overseas BasesMany
Signing BonusesModerate
Women in Combat RolesYes
Job Selection ProcessOften assigned
Promotion SpeedFast
Branch CultureWarrior Culture
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