Description
During air combat, there are no small decisions. And in the U.S. Air Force, each crucial choice falls to the Air Battle Managers. Utilizing strategy, experience and an intimate knowledge of aircraft, weapons and surveillance, they use everything at their disposal to control the outcome of an air battle. A job demanding composure, confidence and decisiveness, an air operation’s success depends on the plans implemented by these accomplished experts.
Core Skills
- command and control of air operations
- real-time decision making under pressure
- airspace and battlespace management
- sensor and data fusion
- tactical data link employment
- threat assessment and prioritization
- mission planning and execution
- situational awareness management
- operations center management
- briefing and debriefing
- multi-agency and joint operations coordination
- risk management and contingency planning
- use of complex C2 and ISR systems
- team leadership and supervision
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (if pilot qualified)
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Crew Resource Management (CRM) Certification
- Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry (Aviation Safety)
Civilian Career Paths
- IT MANAGEMENT
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
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