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Air Crew Officers

Perform and direct in-flight duties to ensure the successful completion of combat, reconnaissance, transport, and search and rescue missions. Duties include operating aircraft communications and radar equipment, such as establishing satellite linkages and jamming enemy communications capabilities; operating aircraft weapons and defensive systems; conducting preflight, in-flight, and postflight inspections of onboard equipment; and directing cargo and personnel drops.

Median salary

$55,000

Typical range

$34k – $99k

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Typical entry: Associate degree

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  1. Junior Air Crew Officers

    Entry / Junior

    $34,100

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Air Crew Officers

    Established

    $55,000

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Air Crew Officers

    Senior

    $77,000

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