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Posted: April 1, 2026 (1 day ago)

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RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

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$87,061 - $113,185

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves operating sensors on remotely piloted aircraft to detect and track targets on land, sea, or air, while also training others on these skills as part of the Air National Guard.

The role requires working closely with pilots during missions to ensure safe and effective operations.

It's a good fit for experienced military or aviation professionals with hands-on knowledge of aircraft systems and strong communication abilities.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level in mission planning, data interpretation, and coordination for preflight, in-flight, or command and control duties
  • Experience using computers and automation systems
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for negotiating and resolving issues with teams or organizations
  • Ability to interpret and apply regulations, procedures, and mission instructions like SPINS, ATO, and ROE
  • Technical competence in operating airborne sensors, mission equipment, and electronic protection systems
  • Qualified as a rated aircrew member on flying status
  • General experience in explaining regulations and communicating effectively

Full Job Description

This RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE) position, is located at the Air National Guard (ANG), Wing, Operation Group, (units with a RPA mission). and is part of the CA 163 ATKW.

This is an open until filled announcement. The announcement will be posted until all positions have been filled.

Applications will be reviewed every 30 days and you will receive an email regarding your application status when reviewed.

General Experience: Possess experience, education, or training interpreting, explaining, and/or applying a variety of regulations and procedures; Experience using computer and automation system; Experience communicating with others.

RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE), GS-2101-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 level experience in mission planning for preflight, in-flight, ground or command and control (C2) duties according to specific transportation functions; Receiving, interpreting, extracting, and disseminating relevant data for mission planning or execution; Experience coordinating and negotiating with organizations/personnel both orally and in writing to resolve differences/problems.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Instruct Planning and Evaluating Remote Sensing Technical Competence Major Duties:

THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION.

The primary purpose of the RPA SENSOR OPERATOR (INSTRUCTOR) (ACCELERATED HIRE), GS-2101-11, is to perform duties as a mission crew member on Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).

RPA Sensor Operators employ airborne sensors in manual or computer-assisted modes to actively acquire, track, and monitor airborne, maritime and ground objects.

Operates mission equipment, systems, and electronic protection (EP) equipment.

Personnel conduct operations and procedures IAW Special Instructions (SPINS), Air Tasking Orders (ATO) and Rules of Engagement (ROE).

Sensor Operators continually monitor aircraft and weapons systems status to ensure lethal and non-lethal application of airpower, this position is a rated aircrew member on flying status involved in the sensor operation in addition to assisting a rated pilot with various mission tasks.

This is an open until filled announcement. The announcement will be posted until all positions have been filled.

Applications will be reviewed every 30 days and you will receive an email regarding your application status when reviewed.

Announcement is subject to close at any time upon selection (prior to advertised closing date). May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/1/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CA-12923107-AF-26-169