Enlisted
Special Missions Aviator
ENSURING THE SAFETY OF AIRCRAFT AND AIRMEN
Many of our aircraft require more than a pilot in order to safely complete each mission. It’s the responsibility of Special Missions Aviators to cover everything from pre-flight inspection of aircraft systems to the placement and delivery of all cargo on board. These highly trained specialists have multiple integral roles and monitor all functions for the aircraft, even providing weapon defense when necessary, in order for the team to successfully complete its missions.
Component :
Air Force Active Duty
Air National Guard
Air Force Reserve
Rank : Enlisted
AFSC : 1A1X3
What you’ll do
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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
weeks
TECHNICAL TRAINING
27 Days
TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Lackland AFB, TX
STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aviation Operations
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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.
You must be 17–42 years of age, a citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score.
Classes in mechanics, mathematics, physics, computer principles, speech, and English is desired.
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Must maintain physical qualification for aircrew duty
Height must be no less than inches or more than 80 inches
Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
Completion of weeks of Basic Military Training
Completion of the Aircrew Fundamentals Course
Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
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