Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst

Overview: As language translators in the sky, Airborne Cryptologic Linguist personnel constantly monitor the radio frequency spectrum and translate, evaluate and report on messages and other in-flight intelligence received in foreign languages.

Position: Enlisted

AFSC: 1A8X1

Specific Tasks:

• Process, exploit, analyze and disseminate signal intelligence information 
• Operate airborne signals intelligence systems and mission equipment 
• Translate, evaluate and report on assigned communications  
• Analyze traffic for reportable significance 
• Receive, transmit and relay encoded and decoded messages

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED. Courses in foreign languages, mathematics, typing and computers are desirable.
• Physical qualification for aircrew duty
• Qualification for aviation service
• Must maintain eligibility to deploy or mobilize worldwide
• Height not less than 64 inches or more than 77 inches
• No record or history of temporomandibular joint disorder or pain
• ASVAB score of 72 on General 
• Minimum score of 110 on Defense Language Aptitude Battery or demonstrated proficiency in a DoD-trained designated acquisition language with an L2/R2 or better on the Defense Language Proficiency Test or Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) equivalent for which accession was approved by AF Career Field Manager.
• Eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance

Training:

• Candidates without prior military experience are required to attend 8.5 weeks of Basic Military Training (BMT) at JB San Antonio-Lackland, TX; followed by Technical Training 

Related Civilian Careers:

• Interpreters and Translators