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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.

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