SPAWNmaster Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hi there, This is my first post here but I have been lurking for a while (researching and learning as many others on the road to Air Force rated jobs have). I don't mean to be inflammatory or to cause any disrespect but I have a genuine question about the differences between being a CSO or a 1A9 (enlisted). I understand that one is an officer, rated and flying while the other is enlisted (but still flight crew). They both seem to be a mix of Flight Engineer and combat systems management roles, so what am I missing? Best regards, Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dupe Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Flight engineers make the aerospace vehicle work. CSOs make the mission work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmcardle84 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 ^What he said. I was a prior 1A2(loadmaster) and I am now a CSO. To dissect it a little further, you need to figure out exactly what you want to do. 1A9 will do flight engineer/loadmaste/gunner on spec ops platforms. A CSO can be a weapons officer and drop bombs, an electronic warfare officer, a navigator, or a blend of them all. On some platforms the CSO and 1A9 share some of the responsibilities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawnman Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Plus, a CSO will get paid way more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dupe Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 What's the difference between a gay guy and a CSO? The gay guy has future in the Air Force.... *F-15E WSO here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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