Airborne electronic intelligence operatorמפעיל/ת מודיעין אלקטרוני (מודא"ל) מוטס
What the Airborne electronic intelligence operator role asks for, and what it holds
Airborne electronic intelligence operators run intelligence systems to provide a real-time intelligence picture, and some of them serve in airborne units.
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The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Combat support
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- For men and women
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role operate intelligence systems and are responsible for giving a real-time intelligence picture.
They serve in an operational unit that defends the country's skies against aerial terror and locates targets for attack. The unit also secures the activity of IDF forces and other security bodies.
Some of the operators serve in airborne units.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1An initial online screening with a series of personality questionnaires and cognitive tests, for both men and women.
- 2Candidates found suitable go on to an in-person follow-up screening that checks further areas the role requires.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by a course of about 4 months. After it comes an additional certification in the different units.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Service is at Nevatim base, as a closed base.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Women must sign a commitment to serve for the same length of service as men under the Security Service Law, and to serve in active reserve duty.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Airborne electronic intelligence operator role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Airborne electronic intelligence operator?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Airborne electronic intelligence operator?
Yes, for men and women. The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. An initial online screening with a series of personality questionnaires and cognitive tests, for both men and women. Candidates found suitable go on to an in-person follow-up screening that checks further areas the role requires.
What does the training for Airborne electronic intelligence operator hold?
Training starts with basic training at level 02, followed by a course of about 4 months. After it comes an additional certification in the different units.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Airborne electronic intelligence operator
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.