OCONUS Aerostat Operator

Primary areas of responsibility:

• Operators/maintainers will participate in the overall, hands-on operation of the aerostat system, including launch, in-flight, recovery, and moored activities.


• Candidates will perform all functions to operate the aerostat, an Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform, it's Mobile Mooring Platform (MMP), Sensor Payload(s), communications and navigation systems as well as associated support equipment (Boom Lift, Forklift, All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV's), and Electrical Power Generators).

Required Education/Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, plus formal technical training (via military or civilian technical schools).


• Deployment Requirements:  Candidate must be willing to work and live in U.S. Military Bases and at remote site locations with very sparse accommodations. Overseas locations will be near areas of potential conflicts/hostilities. Candidate must meet all physical, medical, and other requirements for overseas deployment by current DOD regulations.

Level 1 Operator requirements: Must check at least one box:

• Electronic Maintenance candidates with an in-depth background with radar, ISR, EW, communication, avionics repair, and troubleshooting.


• ISR operators with an in-depth background with airborne or ground data collection and dissemination.


• Information technology candidates with Network Installation (BICSI or Network+ or Comp T Certification); The preferred qualifications for the IT position is certification as CCIE with fiber optic certification or industry occupational specialties as a CISCO Network Administrator. 


• Mechanical Maintenance candidates with experience repair and troubleshooting diesel generators and or vehicles, automotive engines, hydraulics and or aircraft mechanical background is highly desired.

To be qualified to be a Level 2 Operator requirements:

• You must have 3-4 years of experience in the Level 1 criteria.


• Aerostat experience is a plus.