Air Force officials seek UAS volunteers, announces policy change: "Air Force officials here are seeking combat systems officers for unmanned aircraft systems pilot duty, and interested commissioned Airmen have until Nov. 20 to volunteer for the training.
CSOs within the grade of lieutenant through major are eligible, and applicants must also have between two to 13 years of total active federal commissioned service and 24 months time on station by Dec. 1.
'This is a great opportunity for officers wanting to directly contribute to Air Force operations through the growing UAS mission,' said Lt. Col. Jeffrey Kwoka, the UAS career field manager. 'Airmen who complete the training will possess the 18X Air Force specialty code and become permanent UAS assets.'
CSOs without a commercial instrument rating are eligible to apply for this training, he said.
Other requirements to apply for CSO positions are:
-- Have a top secret-sensitive compartmented information clearance or be able to get one.
-- Be worldwide deployable with no medical limitations.
-- Have a recommendation from wing commander or operations group commander holding the grade of colonel.
Air Force officials will notify selected Airmen via e-mail sometime in December. Training will begin in January 2010."
