Combat Systems Officer (CSO)
A career as an Air Force CSO requires tremendous efficiency, attention to detail and strong leadership skills. You're the eyes of your fellow Airmen and Aviators, using high-tech equipment to ensure mission completion. You're also responsible for training Airmen in your particular area of expertise. To learn more about career opportunities as a Combat Systems Officer, browse through the job descriptions below.
Bomber CSO:Performs Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) and/or Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) duties to accomplish joint combat missions, training and other assigned missions.
Test CSO:Plans, conducts, directs and reports on flight test programs associated with the design, development and modification of aircraft, aerospace vehicles, flight simulators and related systems.
Fighter CSO:Performs Weapon Systems Officer (WSO) and/or Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) duties to accomplish joint combat missions, training and other assigned missions.
Generalist CSO:Develops plans and policies, monitors and evaluates operations, coordinates staff activities and advises commanders.
Trainer CSO:Performs duties to accomplish primary, intermediate and advanced CSO training and other assigned missions.
Mobility CSO:Performs duties to accomplish joint mobility operations, training and other assigned missions.
Reconnaissance/Surveillance/Electronic Warfare CSO:Performs duties of Reconnaissance/Surveillance/Electronic Warfare CSO or Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) to accomplish reconnaissance, surveillance, search and rescue, electronic combat, training and other assigned missions.
Special Operations CSO:Performs duties of CSO, Fire Control Officer (FCO), or Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) to accomplish joint special operations missions, training and other assigned missions.
Tanker CSO:Performs duties to accomplish air refueling, training and other assigned missions.
Remotely Operated Aircraft (ROA):An ROA CSO operates specialized mission aircraft and commands flight crews to accomplish joint reconnaissance, surveillance, combat, training and other missions.
