I was almost 26 years old and just constantly working-living in California. Jaime Sloan, airborne cryptologic linguist, 41st EECS. “I joined the Air Force a little later in life,” said Tech. That’s where she learned more about electronic warfare officers and chose to pursue this career field because she felt it was a profession that she would be very interested and passionate about. Zwiener-Bray got a combat systems officer slot and went to Pensacola, Florida for training.
“I graduated with mechanical engineering and physics degrees, but I just took that leap of faith and tried to go aviation.” Amelia Zwiener-Bray, electronic warfare officer, 41st EECS. “For me, when I was going through college, my initial plan was to be an engineer for the Air Force,” said 1st Lt. She cross-trained from medical to become an electronic warfare officer.Įlectronic warfare officers go through extensive training in the observing and countering the electromagnetic spectrum of radar, weapons, communications and other flight operations to ensure the safety of the aircraft, crew and the successful completion of our missions. Massie did not consider an aviation career in the military until after she joined and discovered female pilots existed. Her father was in the military, and she had friends who were pilots and in aviation, but she never knew any female pilots growing up. The more females we have in jobs that are traditionally male dominated, I think the more likely younger girls are going to consider those careers as options for themselves.”
“But if you don't have that, you may never consider a career for yourself. Michelle Massie, electronic warfare officer, 41st EECS. “When you see someone who looks like you doing something you want to do, it helps you envision that,” said Capt. The 7-member air crew flew an electronic warfare mission supporting the CENTCOM area of responsibility and Operation Inherent Resolve to set an example for the future of women in the Air Force and for those who desire a career in aviation. ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait – The women of the 41st Expeditionary Electronic Combat Squadron assembled an air crew on base and flew together in support of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2022.
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