1A3X1 Airborne Mission Systems Specialist
Published ASVAB requirement for this Air Force enlisted specialty, copied from the official recruiting site. The number is a MAGE composite percentile, not an AFQT and not an Army line score.
E ≥ 70
Single composite minimum.
Published on airforce.com
Checked 2026-09-17. One official source; see below.
What this means
The page states: 70 Electronics (E)
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Minimum MAGE composite as published on airforce.com; other requirements (age, citizenship, clearance, medical, training) are separate.
Meeting the composite minimum makes you score-eligible for classification into 1A3X1; it does not guarantee the job. Enlistment itself requires the Air Force's AFQT minimum, and assignment depends on medical, clearance, physical and training-seat factors your recruiter evaluates. The Air Force classification directory (DAFECD), which is the authoritative document, is published only behind a login, so this site can offer one official source rather than two; treat the figure as current as of the check date. Most recent Air Force recruits scored well above the AFQT floor (see the average ASVAB score).
Which ASVAB subtests count toward 1A3X1
1A3X1 is judged on one composite. The subtests below are quoted from ASVAB, airforce.com. The Air Force reports each composite as a percentile and does not publish the weights, so this site compares the value printed on your report rather than computing one.
AR + EI + GS + MK
AR (Arithmetic Reasoning), EI (Electronics Information), GS (General Science), MK (Mathematics Knowledge).
If your score is below E ≥ 70
Find the E percentile on your report and note the gap. Because the composites are percentiles, a few more correct answers on the subtests behind them can move the number by several points, most of all in the middle of the scale. MAGE composites and AFQT share the same 1–99 percentile scale; the score chart shows how percentiles group into categories.
Practice on this site: AR (Arithmetic Reasoning), EI (Electronics Information), GS (General Science), MK (Mathematics Knowledge). Start a AR, EI, GS, MK practice set for 1A3X1 →
A retest is subject to the official retest waiting periods; the Air Force page quotes 30 days before the second and third attempts. Practice results here are raw counts and never convert into a composite percentile.
Operations jobs ranked by ASVAB requirement
All 23 Operations specialties on this site with a published minimum, ordered by the lowest score that satisfies each rule. 1A3X1 sits at position 20: 19 jobs list a lower threshold and 2 list a higher one. Thresholds in different composites are not directly comparable.
| # | AFSC | Job | MAGE requirement | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1P0X1 | Aircrew Flight Equipment | M ≥ 40 | 2026-09-17 |
| 2 | 1C0X2 | Aviation Resource Management | A ≥ 50 | 2026-09-17 |
| 3 | 1C7X1 | Airfield Management | G ≥ 50 | 2026-09-17 |
| 4 | 1H0X1 | Aerospace Physiology | G ≥ 50 | 2026-09-17 |
| 5 | 1N1X1 | Geospatial Intelligence | G ≥ 50 | 2026-09-17 |
| 6 | 1U0X1 | Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Sensor Operator | G ≥ 64 or E ≥ 54 | 2026-09-17 |
| 7 | 1C1X1 | Air Traffic Control | G ≥ 55 | 2026-09-17 |
| 8 | 1C5X1 | Battle Management Operations | G ≥ 55 | 2026-09-17 |
| 9 | 1T0X1 | Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) | G ≥ 55 | 2026-09-17 |
| 10 | 1C3X1 | All-Domain Command Control Operations | A ≥ 55 and G ≥ 57 | 2026-09-17 |
| 11 | 1S0X1 | Safety | A ≥ 57 | 2026-09-17 |
| 12 | 1A1X2 | Mobility Force Aviator | M ≥ 60 | 2026-09-17 |
| 13 | 1C6X1 | Space Systems Operations | E ≥ 60 | 2026-09-17 |
| 14 | 1D7X2 | Spectrum Defense Operations | M ≥ 45 and E ≥ 60 | 2026-09-17 |
| 15 | 1D7X3 | Cable and Antenna Operations | M ≥ 45 and E ≥ 60 | 2026-09-17 |
| 16 | 1N3X1 | Cryptologic Language Analyst | G ≥ 62 | 2026-09-17 |
| 17 | 1N4X1 | Cyber Intelligence Analyst | G ≥ 62 | 2026-09-17 |
| 18 | 1C8X3 | Radar, Airfield & Weather Systems | M ≥ 50 and E ≥ 65 | 2026-09-17 |
| 19 | 1W0X1 | Weather | G ≥ 66 and E ≥ 50 | 2026-09-17 |
| 20 | 1A3X1 | Airborne Mission Systems Specialist | E ≥ 70 | 2026-09-17 |
| 21 | 1B4X1 | Cyber Warfare Operations | E ≥ 70 | 2026-09-17 |
| 22 | 1A8X1 | Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst | G ≥ 72 | 2026-09-17 |
| 23 | 1A8X2 | Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator | G ≥ 72 | 2026-09-17 |
Other Air Force jobs judged on E (Electronics)
These specialties share the E composite with 1A3X1, so the same subtests decide your standing for all of them. Jobs at or below 1A3X1's threshold are fallback options; jobs above it are what a higher E unlocks.
- 2A0X1 Avionics Test Station and Components — E ≥ 70
- 2A3X4 Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics — E ≥ 70
- 2A3X5 Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics — E ≥ 70
- 2M0X3 Missile and Space Facilities — E ≥ 70
- 2P0X1 Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory — E ≥ 70
- 4A2X1 Biomedical Equipment — M ≥ 60 and E ≥ 70
- 9S100 Scientific Applications Specialist — M ≥ 80 and E ≥ 88
Next steps
- Check your MAGE scores against this and every other listed Air Force job
- Practice AR, EI, GS, MK, the subtests behind the E composite
- Browse all Air Force jobs by career family
- Not tested yet? Read how the at-home PiCAT differs from the ASVAB before you book a session
- Confirm the current requirement with an Air Force recruiter before relying on this page
Frequently asked questions
What ASVAB score do I need for 1A3X1 Airborne Mission Systems Specialist?
airforce.com publishes E ≥ 70 for this specialty (the page reads: "70 Electronics (E)"). Age, citizenship, clearance, medical and training requirements are separate.
Which ASVAB subtests count toward the E score?
E (Electronics) is based on Arithmetic Reasoning, Electronics Information, General Science, Mathematics Knowledge. The Air Force reports each composite as a percentile; the weights are not published, so use the value printed on your report.
Is my AFQT enough for 1A3X1?
AFQT decides whether you can enlist in the Air Force at all; it is not used to qualify for a specialty. This job is judged on the MAGE composite in the rule above. A high AFQT with a low composite in the required area does not qualify.
Are there Operations jobs with a lower requirement than 1A3X1?
Yes. Among the 23 Operations specialties with a published minimum, 19 list a lower entry threshold than 1A3X1 and 2 list a higher one. A lower threshold in a different composite is not directly comparable.
Where does this 1A3X1 requirement come from?
From the "ASVAB Score Requirements" block on the Airborne Mission Systems Specialist page of airforce.com, the Air Force's official recruiting site, checked on 2026-09-17. The Air Force classification directory is published behind a login and was not available as a second source, so confirm the current figure with a recruiter.