Warrant Officer · 153M Lakota Pilot | Indiana Army National Guard
CW2 Snavely decided she wanted to be a pilot in junior high. She enlisted in the Army as a senior in high school, chose an Aviation MOS and went to flight school as soon as she could.
Flight Crew · 15U Chinook Repairer | Pennsylvania Army National Guard
SFC Sheroky has been working on Army helicopters for more than 25 years. He has responded to floods, fires and hurricanes, and his dedication to the job led him to the position of Flight Engineer.
Unmanned Aircraft · 15E RQ-7 unmanned aircraft systems repairer | Washington Army National Guard
As a 15E, SGT Guevara maintains the Shadow unmanned aircraft system, keeping it ready to fly and able to collect and transmit data. The Shadow's high-quality camera can identify people and vehicles, and its friend-or-foe antenna communicates with friendly aircraft.
Crew Chief · 15T Black Hawk Repairer | Delaware Army National Guard
PFC Robinson went from being afraid of heights to becoming the first African American female Crew Chief in the history of the Army National Guard. Now, flying is her favorite aspect of her job—and she's even considering a civilian career in aviation.
Aviation Officer · 15A Black Hawk Pilot | California Army National Guard
2LT Rompel is thrilled to be fulfilling his childhood dream of flying Black Hawk helicopters. As an Aviation Officer in the Army National Guard, he gets to pursue his passion as he serves his state, participating in firefighting missions or transporting troops and equipment for Special Forces and Navy Seals operations.
Aviation Technology · 15Q Air Traffic Control Operator | Pennsylvania Army National Guard
As a 15Q, SPC Yascavage manages Army air traffic in the sky and on the ground. Air Traffic Control Operators must be excellent communicators and multitaskers with a keen attention to detail and an ability to handle stressful situations.
Utility Helicopter
The UH-60 Black Hawk is a twin-engine, single-rotor, medium-lift utility helicopter used by the Army National Guard for air assault, medical evacuation, command and control, special operations and general support missions.
Transport Helicopter
The CH-47 Chinook is a twin-engine, tandem-rotor, heavy-lift transport helicopter used in combat or other critical missions to transport up to 36 passengers or 26,000 pounds of cargo.
Light Utility Helicopter
The UH-72A Lakota is a twin-engine, single-rotor utility helicopter used for support missions such as reconnaissance, search and rescue, and medical evacuations.
Attack Helicopter
The AH-64 Apache is a twin-engine, tandem-seat attack helicopter equipped with advanced communications, navigation, sensor and weapon systems and used for armed reconnaissance, security and engaging threats.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
The RQ-7B Shadow and RQ-11B Raven are unmanned aircraft used for reconnaissance, surveillance, targeting and battlefield assessment. Their state-of-the-art systems are capable of capturing and transmitting images and other data for real-time situational awareness.
Training Equipment
The helicopter simulators at Fort Indiantown Gap's Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Training Site (EAATS) mimic the appearance and function of Chinook, Black Hawk and Lakota instrument panels. The facility also offers qualification and transition courses for Helicopter Repairers and Flight Engineers.
Choose from more than 20 Guard Aviation careers. Whether you want to lift off in the pilot's seat or specialize in structural repairs or pneudraulics, you'll gain valuable technical skills as you earn competitive pay and receive benefits that help you build your future.
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