Welcome to the Airborne Sensor Operators Group (ASOG)
ASOG is a global non-profit aircrew association for individuals associated with operating remote-sensors from a manned or unmanned aircraft be it aircrew, manufactures, integrators, trainers and service providers.
We hope you join us and engage your time, experience and capabilities to further this profession and enhance your career. To learn more about ASOG and joining, go to the “About” and “Profession” tabs.
ASOG Focus Area | Aviation Safety
Source | ASOG Safety Center
In aviation, situational awareness is paramount for safety. While the pilot is responsible for operating the aircraft, airborne sensor operators and non-rated aircrew members also play a crucial role in maintaining situational awareness,…
ASOG Article of the Month | October 2024
Source | Patrick Ryan
With over 30 years of flying experience, I can confidently say that chair flying has been an indispensable tool throughout my career. This mental rehearsal technique has proven invaluable, whether for sharpening skills, mastering emergency…
ASOG Focus Area | Career Management
Source | ASOG Career Center
Suppose you're on the lookout for your next Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) position. In that case, it's crucial to comprehensively understand the various job titles and roles associated with the field. …
ASOG Focus Area | News & Information, Training & Education
Source | ASOG Desk Editor
This past October, from the 7th to the 9th, industry professionals from around the world gathered at Airborne Technologies GmbH in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, for an immersive and cutting-edge learning experience—the Basic Aircrew Aerial Surveying &…
While pilots often receive the spotlight in aviation, there's a lesser-known group whose contributions are just as essential. Non-rated aircrew members play pivotal roles in flight operations, providing critical support that ensures both mission success and SAFETY.
ASOG Focus Area | Aviation Safety…
Suppose you ever wanted to know what Airborne Sensor Operators (ASO's) do on the military side of the Airborne Sensor Operator profession. In that case, the men and women of the defense forces of Ukraine are a perfect example.
ASOG Article of the Month | September 2024
Source | Patrick…
Hello, dear readers!
We’re thrilled to share something special with you today—a glimpse into the ever-growing community of the Airborne Sensor Operators Group (ASOG). Usually, our ASOG monthly e-newsletter is a members-only perk, packed with insights, updates, and resources tailored specifically for our network. However, every so often, we open the doors to the wider public, and today is one of those special…
Are you ready to elevate your Aerial Surveying & Mapping - or - Multi-Mission Systems knowledge?
The ASOG Training Center is offering two specialized courses this Fall…
Knowledge is power, and having the most amount of information about a situation can be crucial to the success of a mission outcome. Situational awareness is an integral part of mission planning and execution, both on the ground and in the air. In this article, we’ll examine what situational awareness technology is available to operators and the benefits of incorporating situational awareness systems into your planning.
We’ll also discuss how …
ASOG Focus Area | Training & Education
Source | ASOG Training Center
In the dynamic world of airborne operations, manned and unmanned, the effectiveness of Airborne Sensor Operators (ASOs) and non-rated aircrew members is crucial to mission success. In this context, "Are you ahead of the plane, with the plane, or behind the…
ASOG ambassador Georg presented the Do's and Don'ts of Helicopter ISR upgrades at the GDH in Warsaw earlier this week. Looks like a good preparation for his ASOG and EuroROTOR presentations in Amsterdam in a few weeks on the subjects of 'Extending Mission Life of Legacy Helicopters',
Read more…Soon-to-be ASOG members Tom Lebecki (CEO/LPI), Michelle Scott (President), and Brad Coleman (VP BusDev) of California-based TROLL Systems), hosted our ASOG ambassador (Georg DeCock, second from left) at the ongoing Global Defence Helicopter conference in Warsaw, Poland. David Conkle and Mike Oeschger from Viewpoint Systems are attending the GDH Conference for the first time. We’re excited to welcome them to the ASOG Community! Lastly, seeing Peter Myers, one of ASOG’s founding members, was…
Read more…During the first day of the GDH conference in Warsaw, Ambassador Georg introduced soon-to-be ASOG member Victoria (Safran EUROFLIR 410 EOIR) to the airborne operator family.
Read more…ASOG Community, If you didn't know, our association has an article of the month project. The project is designed to allow the ASOG community to share best practices, trending technologies, or informative professional experiences. To make this initiative even better, we'd love to see more members contribute. Writing just one article (or two) can make a big difference! If you're interested, let the ASOG Desk Editor (deskeditor@aso-group.org ) know, and he'll help you publish your article on the…
Read more…Day 2 is complete. We will finish the course content tomorrow, i.e., ETA 1200. Like the first day...the exchange of knowledge was outstanding. Also, the ASOG Meet-Up was another successful (and Fun) event, i.e., lots of networking and laughing, i.e., bring professionals together. Big Thank You to Kabelik GmbH for sponsoring the Meet-Up
Read more…The first day of the course is complete. Excellent lectures, discussions and a tour of a MPP DA-62. Big Thank you to Tanja Wimmer-Ryan, Michal Sanocki, Benjamin Kabelik and Stefan Haim…Super Job! However, the day is not over…tonight is another ASOG Happy Hour “Meet-Up” for attendees, instructors, and local area ASOGers. ASOG Survey Mapping Agenda
Read more…ASOG is not just a virtual professional association but also an in-person networking organization. Our ASOG Ambassador will be traveling the world this year to various trade shows and conferences to support the mission of ASOG:
Aviation Safety
Aerial Remote-Sensing…
ASOG Professional Networking Event
Let the Networking Begin…
The ASOG Training Center, in cooperation with Airborne Technologies GmbH, is conducting an Introduction to Multi-Mission Aircraft Integration & Modification Course in the Fall of 2024.
Dates | 9 – 11 Oct…
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Sensor Operator (Low-Time Pilots), Nationwide, USA
UAV & Training Standards Coordinator, Windracer, UK
UAV / Drone Pilot & Regulatory, Logistics, Test Evaluation Operative
Aerial Sensor System Operator, Sharper Shape Inc.
NL EASP AIR Trainee and Jr. Mission Sensor Operators
Sensor Operator / IMINT Analyst / SIGINT Analyst, CAE Aviation, Europe
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