The modern battlefield is a very different place than what has been seen throughout history. No longer are soldiers expected to go blindly into a battlefield with no idea what they will be facing once they get there. Reconnaissance missions are performed by unmanned aircraft to get a feel for the environment. Making sure that these unmanned aircraft are ready for flight is the job of United States Army personnel in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Repairer.
What You Will Do
You will be in charge of maintaining and repairing all of the unmanned systems so that they will be ready for flight when they are needed. You will be expected to be on the field and at the bases to help with making sure that the unmanned aircraft are ready for flight when they are needed. You may operate in a controlled mechanical setting or asked to do work on the spot as needed.
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Get the Training
Since most of your work will happen close to the action, you will be expected to understand not only the technical aspects of your job. You will also be expected to understand how to protect yourself and your unit when you are in military conflicts. For this reason, you will go through basic training with all of the rest of the enlisted personnel. You will then go through specialized training to learn your skill.