Generalist Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot

Overview: Generalist RPA pilots oversee RPA operations, pilots and crews. They develop plans and policies, monitor and evaluate operations, coordinate staff activities and advise commanders.

Position: Officer

AFSC: 18GX

Specific Tasks: 

• Monitors, evaluates, directs flying operations and training programs
• Develops requirements for equipment and training
• Prepares and coordinates budgets
• Analyzes rated manpower requirements and formulates personnel policies. Prepares, coordinates and disseminates policy directives and implementing instructions. 
• Develops contingency plans
• Plans and prepares for mission, including tasking, intelligence and weather information

Requirements: 

• Commission as an officer in the Air Force Reserve
• Prior qualification in any remote pilot AFSC (18X3) is mandatory

 Training:

• Not applicable due to prior experience/AFSC qualification requirements

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