UAV external pilotמטיס חוץ
What the UAV external pilot role asks for, and what it holds
A UAV external pilot is an Air Force soldier who takes off and lands remotely piloted aircraft (UAVs).
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The role asks for a medical profile of 64 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 support
- Branch
- Air Force
- Open to
- Men and women
- Medical profile
- 64 and up
- Dapar
- 50 and up
- Try-out
- Not needed
- Training place
- the UAV school at Palmachim base
This is what the work of the role holds.
Soldiers in the role are responsible for the takeoff and landing of remotely piloted aircraft. They also take part in carrying out the aircraft's operational missions.
This is how the IDF's page sets out the way into the role.
- 1Rating of a hobbies questionnaire.
- 2Sending a résumé that details experience flying model aircraft.
- 3Suitable candidates are called to an in-person selection at the UAV school, with an aerial part and a ground part.
- 4Placement on condition of a security clearance and medical tests.
- 5Security clearance and medical tests.
This is how the training for the role runs.
Training starts with basic training, followed by a 50-week course at the UAV school at Palmachim base.
Where it trainsthe UAV school at Palmachim base
This is what service in the role looks like.
The role serves in the Air Force UAV squadrons, at bases across the country, on a closed base.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Experience flying model aircraft.
- Passing a security clearance.
- Medical tests.
After the role, the IDF's page names these paths.
- Command roles.
- Officers' course.
- Conversion to also operate UAVs as an internal pilot.
- Command roles in the UAV squadrons and at Air Force headquarters.
- For civilian life, skills in external piloting and internal operation of UAVs made by Israeli defense industries, which can lead to civilian roles in test flights and customer training.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the UAV external pilot role ask for?
The role asks for a medical profile of 64 and up and a Dapar of 50 and up.
Who can serve as UAV external pilot?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for UAV external pilot?
The IDF's page sets out the selection this way. Rating of a hobbies questionnaire. Sending a résumé that details experience flying model aircraft. Suitable candidates are called to an in-person selection at the UAV school, with an aerial part and a ground part. Placement on condition of a security clearance and medical tests. Security clearance and medical tests.
What does the training for UAV external pilot hold?
Training starts with basic training, followed by a 50-week course at the UAV school at Palmachim 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: UAV external pilot
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.