The USAF awards remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) pilot ratings at three levels: RPA Pilot, Senior RPA Pilot, and Command RPA Pilot, to active duty officers, to enlisted personnel, and to officers considered as "rated assets" in the Air Reserve Components.
Command RPA Pilot
*15 years as rated RPA pilot, and
*Permanent award of senior RPA pilot rating, and
3000 total hours, or
*2300 hours primary and instructor flight, or
*144 months Operational Flying Duty