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Aerial Gunner Apprentice
You will operate airborne weapon systems and associated equipment. Part of your duties will be to brief passengers as necessary and perform preflight and postflight inspections of weapons equipment. You will also perform in-flight maintenance of airborne weapons systems and associated equipment and ensure maximum availability and utilization of weapon systems. As an aerial gunner, you will be critical to the success of training, test and combat missions. You will be thoroughly trained in all aspects of your job, including electrical, mechanical and hydraulic principles. Additionally, you will be trained in the use of night vision goggles to perform scanner duties in relation to particular aircraft type and mission. You will learn how to read schematics, charts, technical publications and flight manuals. As a member of this newly created career field for first-time Airmen, you will be performing your duties on trips all over the world. PAY CHART
- CCAF Degrees:
- Aviation Operations
- Tech Schools:
- Lackland AFB, TX; Fairchild AFB, WA; Pensacola NAS, FL; Kirtland AFB, NM
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