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Air Defense Tactical Operations Center Operator: Army National Guard

Air Defense Tactical Operations Center Operator

Air Defense Tactical Operations Center Operator

Job Description
Can you keep a secret? Are you good with computers and technology? Good, because as an Operator in an Air Defense Tactical Operations Center, you will need a secret clearance and the ability to work with advanced field technologies to help the Army National Guard ensure the country’s air superiority.

The Air Defense Tactical Operations Center Operator primarily supervises or serves as a member of an early warning team. The duties of an Air Defense Tactical Operations Center Operator include detecting, tracking, and identifying aircraft; broadcasting early warning information; and performing other operations and intelligence duties in Air Defense units.

Through training and practice in this specialty, you will develop technical skills and qualities that are in demand by today’s employers; those qualities include leadership, discipline, and courage. And your work with computers and technological systems will put you ahead of the pack in the eyes of an employer. By joining the Army National Guard, you will be preparing yourself for a rewarding civilian career.

Earn while you learn
Get paid to learn! In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for an Air Defense Tactical Operations Center Operator consists of nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 19 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in a classroom and part in the field under simulated combat conditions.

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery G.I. Bill
• Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October – 30 September)
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply – ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see www.NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

COMPANY OVERVIEW
With more than 370 years of service, the Army National Guard is the largest reserve component, as well as the oldest branch of the U.S. military. In the Guard, you get the training from us, serve in your own community, and enhance your marketability for the higher paying jobs you are now seeking. We provide our members with college tuition assistance and offer attractive benefits on top of paid training in all of our career fields. The Army National Guard has career opportunities in every State and U.S. Territory, more than 3,600 training locations, and more than 350,000 members. Visit the Army National Guard Web site at www.NATIONALGUARD.com.