Army MOS · Aviation
150A Air Traffic And Air Space Management Technician
Overview
An Air Traffic and Air Space Management Technician supervises and manages personnel in an air traffic control organization. Senior warrant officers develop, revise, and review instrument procedures and supervise training requirements, while master warrant officers coordinate special-use airspace, establish instructional standards, and serve as senior advisors.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- air traffic control operations management
- airspace management and deconfliction
- procedures development and standardization
- training program development and evaluation
- incident and emergency response coordination
- regulatory compliance and policy interpretation
- shift scheduling and personnel management
- technical liaison and stakeholder coordination
- use of radar and surveillance systems
- communications protocols with pilots and agencies
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
- Project Management
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- ASTM NCATT Foreign Object Elimination (FOE)
- Air Traffic Control Tower Operator (CTO)
- FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) · Funded · STAR
- Safety Trained Supervisor (STS)
Career Growth
- Aircraft Dispatcher
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
- Airfield Operations Specialists
- Commercial Pilots
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
- Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters
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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