I just sent the following email to Camelspyyder but I would be really interested to hear your views too MPN and Downsizer.
I am trying to learn a bit more about the role of WSO and their day to day life. All outlines online seem to be relatively vague. So a WSO controls the aircraft systems and manages a team of WSOp’s, each specialising in an individual system (Linguistics, ELINT, SIGINT etc).
What I want to know is more of the reality of daily life as a WSO on an ISTAR platform.
Are you regularly deployed/able to spend time abroad? This is one of the reasons I’m joining the forces and trying to avoid roles such as RPAS (P).
Is the work interesting? Did you find it exciting/captivating/fulfilling?
Even though you’re flying, does it actually add anything to the enjoyment of the role? I read a throwaway comment about ‘just having an office job in a tin tube’. What is working in the air like?
Any sketchy moments during your time?
And finally, do you have any general advice for somebody in my position?
Thank you so much for your help, it’s really appreciated,