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Ep 299: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sensor Operator Jared "Diesel" Harrison

Ones Ready

Aaron Love, Trent Seegmiller, and Jared "Peaches" Pietras

Pj, Cct, Combat Control, Tacp, Government, Special Warfare, Assessment And Selection, Education, Pararescue, Special Reconnaissance, Tactical Air Control Party, Special Operations, Fitness, Selection, Self-improvement, Air Force, Health & Fitness

51.1K Ratings

🗓️ 28 February 2024

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Welcome back to the team room! Today, we're excited to share an inspiring conversation between Peaches and MSgt Jared "Diesel" Harrison, a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sensor Operator.

In this conversation, Jared shares his journey of joining the Air Force and the incredible career growth opportunities he has experienced as a sensor operator. His passion for his job is truly infectious as he highlights the critical thinking skills and trust required to be successful in his role.

Jared emphasizes the importance of continuous training and adapting to the changing mission requirements. He shares his advice for those looking to join the Air Force, encouraging them to surround themselves with people who have a growth mindset and who are committed to self-improvement and community betterment.

Peaches and Jared also discuss the concept of service and servant leadership, emphasizing the pride that comes with representing the community. The challenges and rewards of flying in multiple Areas of Responsibility (AORs) are also discussed in this conversation.

This conversation is sure to motivate you and leave you with the drive to pursue your dreams. So, whether you're considering a career in the Air Force or just looking for inspiration, you won't want to miss this conversation with MSgt Jared "Diesel" Harrison.

Chapters:
00:00 Peaches suspects Diesel is *not* a real name
03:00 Joining the Air Force
06:20 Becoming a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Sensor Operator
10:09 Career Growth and Name Changes
13:26 Expanding Locations for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations
15:47 The Cockpit and Communication
19:34 Executing Real-World Missions
25:41 Advanced Instructor Course and Weapons School
28:35 Recruiting Sensor Operators
32:18 The Relationship Between Sensor Operator and Pilot
42:21 Characteristics of a Sensor Operator
47:13 The Importance of Training and Communication
51:18 Flying in Multiple AORs
52:16 Advice for Joining the Air Force
53:36 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People
54:00 Self-Improvement and Community Improvement
55:27 Service and Servant Leadership
56:47 Taking Pride in Your Organization
57:16 The Power of Many Hands

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0:00.0

Hey everybody welcome back to the ones ready podcast you're in the team room and I have

0:11.6

diesel with us.

0:13.0

Appreciate you join us there.

0:15.0

Absolutely, yeah, absolutely.

0:16.0

So obviously your real name is not diesel.

0:18.0

So it's a real name.

0:19.0

Real name is Jared Harrison, Mass Sergeant United States Air Force,

0:23.6

as what it says on my email signature.

0:26.6

So it must be official then.

0:27.6

Absolutely.

0:28.6

Well, how'd you get diesel then?

0:29.6

Oh boy, I actually got that call sign. I got that call sign my first duty station which was a Crete Air Force base

0:39.5

Which if you're not familiar is kind of out in the middle of nowhere

0:45.5

But it's it's home for a lot of a lot of folks in my career field. Yeah and super not.

0:52.0

Please tell me you put diesel in a gas in a gas.

0:55.0

Yeah, I don't know how you guessed that so quickly, but that's exactly what happened.

1:00.0

Single-handedly delaying 24-7 combat operations by straining my entire flight on Highway 95 for about 30 minutes.

1:08.0

It was definitely a lesson learned.

1:12.0

Yeah, well well it happens. Yeah, you live in your learn, you know.

1:17.0

Yeah, and there's definitely worse call signs I could have got for that.

1:20.0

Yeah, well, I mean, diesel at least sounds you know

1:23.0

Sounds super cool if you don't know the story. Yeah exactly

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