Air Force AFSC · Aviation
13BX Air Battle Manager
Overview
Air battle managers make and implement plans and decisions that shape the outcome of air combat. They apply strategy, experience, and knowledge of aircraft, weapons, and surveillance when directing an air battle.
Minimum clearance: Top Secret
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
- multi-agency and joint operations coordination
- team leadership and supervision
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
Civilian Career Paths
- Air Traffic Control
- Aviation Management
- Intelligence Analysis
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Career Growth
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Air Traffic Control Tower Operator Certificate
What the Work Involves
- Inform pilots about nearby planes or potentially hazardous conditions, such as weather, speed and direction of wind, or visibility problems.
- Issue landing and take-off authorizations or instructions.
- Provide flight path changes or directions to emergency landing fields for pilots traveling in bad weather or in emergency situations.
- Transfer control of departing flights to traffic control centers and accept control of arriving flights.
- Alert airport emergency services in cases of emergency or when aircraft are experiencing difficulties.
Related Occupations
- Commercial Pilots
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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