Precision Mapping Technician (Aerial Photography Unit)
אוגדן תצ"א מפיק/ת מיפוי מדויק
- Profile
- 45 and above
- Beret
- Dark grey
- Combat support
- Men and women
What you would be doing
You turn aerial photographs into precise maps that give commanders a clear picture of the ground. Working with GIS software and advanced imaging systems, you produce geographic products that let forces make decisions in the field with maximum accuracy. You're at the heart of the Air Force's technical work, feeding into engineering and operational planning, and you get involved in sensitive, operationally important projects.
What it takes to get in
Men with profile 45–64 and women with profile 45 and above, Dapar 60 and above, Yom Ha-MEA: information processing 3+, effort and persistence 3+, spatial perception 3+, sustained attention 3+, a security clearance, and an eye exam.
Training
Basic training 02, then a 10-week course at Uvda base, at the Aviation Professions School.
Where you serve
At Air Force headquarters in the Kirya (open base) or at one of the Air Force bases (closed base).
What it is worth afterwards
Management and organization, creativity, command, time management, teamwork, project leadership, exposure to advanced technology, analytical skills, spatial thinking, and work with defense industries — a sought-after and distinctive civilian trade.
- Precision and attention to detail
- Computers and coding
- Security clearance
- A trade for civilian life