Strike UAV Operator

Overview

The 17th Separate Heavy Mechanized Kryvyi Rih Brigade is a formation within the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. From 2014 to the present, it has taken an active part in the war against the occupiers. The brigade has fought for Sloviansk, Ilovaisk, and Debaltseve, and defended Mariupol. With the start of the full-scale invasion, the unit carried out missions in eastern and southern Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

• controlling fixed-wing strike unmanned aircraft systems
• destroying the enemy using strike UAVs
• working with maps and orientation on the terrain

Requirements:

• basic theoretical training in the field of unmanned systems (drone components, navigation, antennas, amplifiers, video transmission)
• desire to grow in one's specialty
• readiness to work in the zone of active combat operations
• no critical health problems
• experience piloting UAVs will be an advantage
• knowledge of the basics of cartography will be an advantage
• basic infantry experience will be an advantage

Conditions:

• mobilization until the end of martial law or contract service
• monetary allowance from 23,000 to 123,000 hryvnias depending on tasks and orders performed
• social guarantees, provision of gear and necessary equipment
• guaranteed annual main leave (2 parts of 15 days each) and the possibility of additional leave for family circumstances
• support in a friendly team of motivated, active, proactive soldiers and reasonable commanders
• processing of Combat Veteran status and other benefits