Description
Supervises and manages personnel in an Air Traffic Control organization. Senior warrant officer: Develops, revises, and reviews instrument en route and terminal procedures; provides technical expertise pertaining to all aspects of en route and terminal aircraft operations; supervises air traffic control training requirements. Master warrant officer: Able to perform the duties required for Senior warrant officer; conducts liaison with collateral units and functions as senior advisor for air traffic control operations; coordinates and establishes special-use airspace; develops and monitors standards for instruction of personnel.
Core Skills
- air traffic control operations management
- airspace management and deconfliction
- procedures development and standardization
- training program development and evaluation
- operations center management
- incident and emergency response coordination
- regulatory compliance and policy interpretation
- quality assurance and audit preparation
- shift scheduling and personnel management
- technical liaison and stakeholder coordination
- data analysis for operations improvement
- technical report and procedures writing
- risk management and safety programs
- use of radar and surveillance systems
- communications protocols with pilots and agencies
Common Certifications
- FAA Control Tower Operator (CTO) Certificate
- FAA Dispatcher Certificate
- Certified Member (CM) – AAAE
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
Civilian Career Paths
- AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
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