Currently a 31B looking to reclass into 15W, UAV operator. Can anyone tell me more about this MOS?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 20:36:39 -0400

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2018 9:22 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 21:22:05 -0400

Fairly sure it is only open to non-promotable SPCs. Don't just look at the in and out calls- you need to look at the reclass requirements listed within the MOS Smartbook. If there is a discrepancy, the Smartbook wins.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 15 at 2018 5:46 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 05:46:33 -0400

http://www.uxvuniversity.com/

I know you weren't specifically asking for or about something like this, I'd just suptumbled across it some time back, I gather they're not yet regionally accredited, I'd just thought it an interesting program concept, I'd figured you might find it interesting reading the site says they're trying for regional accreditation, I have zero clue how far along they are toward getting it...purely out of curiosity, have you done any STEM coursework that might ne deemed germane at all to help you try for it? I only mention tat as an idea, of course, I have no idea whether it'd be reqd, certainly, I'd merely always thought that a comp sci (CS), IT, or engineering or comparable background could certainly be germane for such work, of course...I'd seen various mentions of colleges offering training in drones, just as a thought, had you looked to see if there might ne any such training given near wherever you are? I'd just thought to spmenthoj that as every little bit couldn't but help, you know? Then, too, I'd seen USAF constantly wanting UAV pilots...had you ever thought about doing an interservice to try to be allowed to reclass with another service, whether USAF or any of the others, I realize that you might not want that either, it just also occurred to me to mention, you know? If I find anything else I might think possibly useful, I'll try to send it as well, OK? If you'd care to chat further, I'd be most eager to hear more, interesting question, certainly....

Drone Training and UAV FAA Part 107 - Unmanned Vehicle University

We offer drone training, FAA part 107 prep, and unmanned systems engineering degrees. You will be taught by our team of expert certified flight instructors.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 15 at 2018 5:50 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 05:50:48 -0400

https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/current-and-prior-service/advance-your-career/warrant-officer/flight-warrant-officers.html

Purely as another thought, I'd always found interesting thst only high school was apparently needed for Armu WOCS for rotary wring...I realize it's not UAV, I just figured I'd !mention that, I was just wondering if you'd given this any thought at all? If not, I realize it might not ne what you'd wanted, howecer, I just also thought it also possibly germane, you know?

Flight Warrant Officers

If you have dreamed of becoming a helicopter or fixed-wing pilot, the Army can help you turn that dream into a reality. Warrant Officers fly some of the most exciting, technologically advanced aircraft in the world.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 15 at 2018 5:53 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 05:53:23 -0400

http://technav.ieee.org/tag/1935/unmanned-aerial-vehicles

On a purely technical level, I'd known IEEE had serious material on UAVs, there are numerous other sites, I'd just thought this esp descriptive, you know?

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Read more about Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on IEEE Technology Navigator.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 15 at 2018 5:57 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 05:57:08 -0400

https://faadronezone.faa.gov/#/

This looked useful....

FAADroneZone - Access Denied

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 15 at 2018 5:58 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 05:58:42 -0400

https://www.faa.gov/uas/

And this....

Unmanned Aircraft Systems

An unmanned aircraft system (UAS), sometimes called a drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot onboard – instead, the UAS is controlled from an operator on the ground.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 15 at 2018 6:00 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 06:00:08 -0400

http://events.afcea.org/milcom17/public/SessionDetails.aspx?FromPage=Sessions.aspx&SessionID=6134&SessionDateID=479

I found this as well....

SessionDetails.aspx

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 15 at 2018 6:02 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 06:02:31 -0400

https://www.crows.org/news/393277/Marines-ultra-powerful-heavily-armed-mega-drone-will-devastate-enemies-of-the-US.htm

This is another group I've known of for some time, the article is about a new USMC drone, looked to ne of possible interest....

Marines-ultra-powerful-heavily-armed-mega-drone-will-devastate-enemies-of-the-US.htm

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 15 at 2018 6:04 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 06:04:32 -0400

https://federalnewsradio.com/defense/2017/01/air-force-army-strategy-flies-low-drone-pilot-shortage/

Read this....

Air Force, Army strategy flies too low on drone pilot shortage

GAO stated the two services did not implement human capital strategies that could have helped alleviate the drone pilot short fall.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 15 at 2018 6:05 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 06:05:25 -0400

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/03/31/air-force-may-approve-enlisted-pilots-first-time-75-years.html

And this....

Air Force May Approve Enlisted Pilots for First Time in 75 Years

Facing its greatest pilot shortage in its history, the Air Force is contemplating the return of enlisted pilots.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Apr 15 at 2018 6:07 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 06:07:06 -0400

https://m.cacm.acm.org/news/215258-a-novel-hybrid-uav-that-may-change-the-way-people-operate-drones/fulltext

Here's another serious group you might also find of interest....

A Novel Hybrid Uav That May Change the Way People Operate Drones

U-Lion is a novel hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle that can take off and land vertically in the manner of a helicopter, yet cruise horizontally like an airplane.

Response by Sgt George Kovach made May 2 at 2018 7:12 AM

Sgt George Kovach — Wed, 02 May 2018 07:12:10 -0400

There is absolutely no difference between an enlisted pilot versus a commissioned pilot in my view. Its a status thing. The army used to promote enlisted to WOs to fly the helos, not sure if thats still something they do though. i say let enlisted fly. Also why is it acceptable to wear glasses or corrective lenses after flight school but not during? ive seen more than a few captains and above wearing glasses during flights. I think that its just another measure to make the competitive field weaker.