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Unmanned Vehicle (UV) Operations Specialists
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Unmanned Vehicle (UV) Operations Specialists
Intelligence, Combat and ReadinessService Branches with this Role
What do Unmanned Vehicle (UV) Operations Specialists do in the Military?
Where do Unmanned Vehicle (UV) Operations Specialists work?
Unmanned vehicle operations specialists work under a variety of conditions depending upon the type of vehicle and mission. Some specialists work in control stations or receiving stations on land, while others work aboard ships.
How much do they make?
Median Military Salary
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$83,517
Military Salary Range
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
This is the range based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location.
Note that the median salary does not include bonuses, special pays, health or dental benefits — which are a standard part of military compensation.
$22,971 - $331,665
How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you'll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Set based on rank and years of service.
- Paid every month.
Allowances are additional payments to help cover living expenses like housing and food.
- Tax-free payments.
- Varies by location and family status.
Special pay provides extra compensation for unique skills, hazardous duties, or challenging assignments.
- Based on specialized roles.
- Varies by position and duty.
What training do Unmanned Vehicle (UV) Operations Specialists gain in the Military?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Unmanned vehicle (UV) operations specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job training varies depending on the position. Job-specific training content may include:
- Operation of unmanned vehicles
- Basic preventative maintenance
- Unmanned vehicle concepts and capabilities
- Advanced technical and operational training in the aviation field
- Performing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance simulation missions
- Preparing maps, charts, and intelligence reports
- Analyzing aerial photographs
Military Training for Enlisted Service members
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training.
What skills help Unmanned Vehicle (UV) Operations Specialists succeed?
- Enjoy working with tools
- Knowledge of electronic theory and schematic drawing
- Superior adaptability to three dimensional spatial relationships