Electronic warfare operator (Air Force)מפעיל/ת לוחמה אלקטרונית (ל"א)
What the Electronic warfare operator (Air Force) role asks for, and what it holds
Electronic warfare operators in the Air Force run airborne or ground systems that disrupt enemy combat systems.
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The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up and a Dapar of 50 and up.
The medical profile runs from 21 to 97.
The Dapar, the reasoning test of the first call-up, is scored from 10 to 90.
- Kind of role
- Combat
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 72 and up
- Dapar
- 50 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the Electronic Warfare and Cyber School at Tel Nof
The IDF's page also names a lowest score in 3 traits.
The IDF's page lists these traits among the role's requirements, each with the minimum score the role asks for.
- Effort and persistence3
- Handling information3
- Operating systems3
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role operate advanced airborne or ground systems. These systems disrupt enemy combat systems and protect Air Force missions in threatened areas.
The operators help plan and manage operational activity. This includes flights, field deployments, instruction and exercises.
Some positions are in airborne units. There the systems are operated during flight.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Ranking the preferences questionnaire, including the Operations and Intelligence cluster and the Air Force roles within it.
- 2Online initial screening with a preferences ranking, a biographical questionnaire, a personality questionnaire and thinking tests.
- 3Suitable candidates are called to an in-person follow-up screening with simulations and computer tests of fit for the role.
- 4Placement conditional on security clearance and medical tests.
- 5Security clearance and medical tests.
- 6Enlistment.
- 7Basic training at level 03.
- 8A 10 week course at the Electronic Warfare and Cyber School at Tel Nof base.
- 9Service at one of the Air Force bases.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Basic training at level 03, then a 10 week course at the Electronic Warfare and Cyber School at Tel Nof base.
Where it trainsthe Electronic Warfare and Cyber School at Tel Nof
This is what service in the role looks like.
Service is at one of the Air Force bases around the country, as a closed base.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Passing a security clearance.
- Medical tests.
- A commitment to serve under the procedure that sets the same service terms for women as for men.
- An only child must waive only child status.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Command positions.
- Officers' course.
- Training trainees on the electronic warfare simulator.
- Skills for civilian life: working under pressure, command and instruction, decision making, management and organization, creativity, self expression, project leadership, self learning, teamwork and public speaking.
- Professional knowledge of specialized platforms, relevant to work in the defense industry in electronic warfare.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Electronic warfare operator (Air Force) role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 72 and up and a Dapar of 50 and up.
Who can serve as Electronic warfare operator (Air Force)?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Electronic warfare operator (Air Force)?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Ranking the preferences questionnaire, including the Operations and Intelligence cluster and the Air Force roles within it. Online initial screening with a preferences ranking, a biographical questionnaire, a personality questionnaire and thinking tests. Suitable candidates are called to an in-person follow-up screening with simulations and computer tests of fit for the role. Placement conditional on security clearance and medical tests. Security clearance and medical tests. Enlistment. Basic training at level 03. A 10 week course at the Electronic Warfare and Cyber School at Tel Nof base. Service at one of the Air Force bases.
What does the training for Electronic warfare operator (Air Force) hold?
Basic training at level 03, then a 10 week course at the Electronic Warfare and Cyber School at Tel Nof base.
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: Electronic warfare operator (Air Force)
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.