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Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot

Overview: The MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), commonly known as drones, have individual pilots and crews who are physically located in control centers often thousands of miles from the aircraft. These officers have completed the same undergraduate flight training as other pilot specialties.

Position: Officer

AFSC: 11UX

Specific Tasks:

  • Supervise mission planning, preparation, filing of flight plan and crew briefing 
  • Operate aircraft and command crew 
  • Perform or direct navigation, surveillance, reconnaissance and weapons employment operations 
  • Conduct training of crewmembers and ensure operational readiness

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree; an undergraduate degree specializing in physical sciences, mathematics, administration or management is desirable 
  • Commission as an officer in the Air Force Reserve 
  • Eligibility for Top Secret security clearance

Training:

  • For those without a prior military service commission, successful completion of the eight-week Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB, AL is required 
  • Completion of Air Force Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT)

For more information on how to attend Undergraduate Flying Training, please download the Undergraduate Flying Training Guidebook

For more information on how to join the AFR as a qualified pilot, please download the Pilot Opportunities Guidebook.