MOS 15W Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Operator

Civilian Equivalents There is no civilian occupation that is directly equivalent to MOS 15W. However, the following civilian occupations make use of the skills developed through MOS 15W training and experience. For more information about these occupations from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook, click on the civilian equivalent below. Airfield Operations Specialists Business Operations Specialists Commercial Pilot Training and Development Specialists

Credential Summary     Certification   Federal License   State License   Apprenticeship

National Certification

The following sections provide information on national certifications related to MOS 15W.

Common Certifications

There are no certifications directly related to MOS 15W. However, with additional study and experience soldiers in MOS 15W may be able to obtain certification in several occupational areas using their MOS training and experience as a foundation. For more information about the extent to which MOS 15W training and experience qualify you for these certifications, use the links below.

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
	CompTIA Certified Technical Trainer (CTT+)
Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA-I)
	Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa)
OPSEC Professional Society (OPS)
	OPSEC Certified Professional (OCP)

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Advanced/Specialized and Other Certifications

Soldiers in MOS 15W may also be interested in the following certifications. These certifications may require additional education, training or experience. For information about the general requirements for these certifications from the certifying boards, use the links below.

American Association of Airport Executives

• Accredited Airport Executive (AAE)
• Certified Member (CM)

Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)        

Business Espionage Controls & Countermeasures Association

• Certified Confidentiality Officer  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)  

Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)

• CompTIA Security+ Certification    

Electronics Technician Association, International (ETA-I)

• Audio-Video Distribution (AVD)  
• Avionics Electronics Technician - Journeyman    
• Certified Web Specialist (CWS)    
• Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)    
• Telecommunications Electronics Technician - Journeyman (TCM)  

Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI)

• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)  

Institute for Certification of Computing Professionals

• Associate Computing Professional (ACP)      
• Certified Computing Professional (CCP)      

Institute of Certified Professional Managers (ICPM)

• Associate Certified Manager    
• Certified Administrative Manager - program suspended    
• Certified Manager (CM)    

Institute of Certified Records Managers

• Certified Records Manager (CRM)  

International Association of Administrative Professionals

• Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)      

International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)        
• Systems Security Certified Professional (SSCP)      

Microsoft Corporation

• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA)    
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)    
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)      

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

• Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood/Career and Technical Education

National Speakers Association

• Certified Speaking Professional

Professional Photographers of America

• Certified Electronic Imager (Videographer)  
• Certified Professional Photographer  

Project Management Institute

• Project Management Professional (PMP)    

Prometric (formerly Experior Assessments)

• Associate Technology Specialist (ATS)  

SANS Institute

• GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN)  

Society of American Value Engineers

• Associate Value Specialist  

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Federal Licensure

Common Federal Licenses

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
	Private Pilot

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Advanced/Specialized and Other Federal Licenses

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State Licensure

A number of states require licensure for individuals practicing in this field in the civilian workforce. You can search for state licensure requirements on the
U.S. Department of Labor’s Licensed Occupations web site.

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Additional Information

There is a wide range of job opportunities available within the U.S. Intelligence Community for information technologists, scientists, engineers, and crypto-, signals and imagery analysts. Individuals leaving the military with training and experience in the intelligence area will find positions that closely align with their military training and experience. Agencies in the U.S. Intelligence Community include:

• Defense Intelligence Agency
• National Security Agency
• National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
• Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research
• Central Intelligence Agency
• Federal Bureau of Investigation

Click on the links above for details concerning current opportunities with these agencies. Due to the nature of these positions, U.S. citizenship and background checks are required. Other prerequisites may include age, medical or psychological examinations, and drug testing.

There are also a number of intelligence-related opportunities in the private sector. A portal to information on Intelligence and Defense Careers can be found at the Intelligence Career.com Web site.

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Continuing Education

In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance. One option for advanced education is through the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Army Degree Program (SOCAD). There is an MOS 15W SOC Degree Program specific to your field.

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